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CTV News
a day ago
- Business
- CTV News
Thrift stores team up to highlight work as an ‘essential lifeline'
Bissell, Trust FIND and Mustard Seed Thrift partnered up to create an all-day event that showcases the importance of thrift stores on Aug. 16, 2025. (Brandon Lynch/CTV News Edmonton) Three thrift stores in the city have partnered to create a tour that aims to show customers just how far the sustainability effort really goes. In honour of National Thrift Shop Day on Sunday, Bissell Thrift Shop, Trust FIND and The Mustard Seed have created a Saturday event for a YEG venture that helps fund local programs to end homelessness and poverty while keeping usable goods out of landfills. 'There are shops that are taking the funds being raised and putting them back into programs,' communications specialist Chris Schieman for Bissell told CTV News on Saturday. 'They're an essential lifeline to all that we do for our community.' Schieman said people from all walks of life come through thrift stores on a regular basis, which makes them so popular and worth celebrating. The collaboration of thrift stores was born out of wanting a 'bigger bang' during National Thrift Shop Day. Wendy Shea, a shopper at the event on Saturday, said both the cost of living and consumer-conscious spending are what drives her and her family out to thrift stores. 'We do a lot of back-to-school shopping at the thrift store,' she said. 'We like to support because we know that they do help the community and help house the homeless, and that's great. That's where we want to put our money.' The tour also includes a passport, where visiting the participating stores will enter participants into a draw to win prizes. Stamping even two of the three shops enters you to win a chocolate basket, restaurant or ice cream gift card. While the event ends on Saturday, other thrift stores around town will also be celebrating the day on Sunday. With files from CTV News Edmonton's Brandon Lynch
Global News
3 days ago
- General
- Global News
Edmonton's Mustard Seed Church faces demolition
The Mustard Seed Church has been closed since October 2024. Now, the historic 113-year-old building is about to be demolished. 'We don't have a set date, but it's scheduled for the fall we are going to talk to the neighbours. Talk to them what does that entail for their properties,' said Megan Schuring with the Mustard Seed. The building started out as a German and Reformed Dutch church and was a place for worship for several decades. Then the congregation left, and it became a Friar's nightclub and Danny Hoopers Stockyard. Then, in the 1980s, the church was donated to the Mustard Seed. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Recently, the building had a structural assessment that deemed it unsafe. Schuring said the reports found major issues with the foundation and steeple. She said those fixes would be expensive, so they chose to close the building last year. Story continues below advertisement 'There's a part of me that is a little bit sad, but knowing that the money that would need to be put into it, so much more of that could be used to help folks that need it versus a building,' said Schuring. The Mustard Seed is holding a decommissioning ceremony in the church's parking lot on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. as an opportunity for the community to honour the legacy. There's no plan for what will replace the church yet.
Hamilton Spectator
15-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Walk in the Park shoe fundraiser a success
The inaugural 'Take a Walk in the Park' was an incredible success thanks to the spirit of generosity not just from the people of Medicine Hat, but throughout the country. A spiritual sibling to the Coats on Finlay event in the winter, the event asked for residents to stop by Riverside Veterans' Memorial Park, either to donate used pairs of shoes that were still in good condition, to pick up a pair that they might need, or both. 'The community has just once again shown that they turn up and they support. We have all varieties of shoes. They've been arriving since mid-morning and the afternoon, and we have lots of people shopping. We've had families come in,' said Helen Snortland, who organized the event alongside Kym Porter. Porter estimated they received at least one thousand pairs of shoes, both over the course of the day and in donated pairs given to the organizers prior to the event. At the time of the interview, most of the paths within the park were lined with shoes, varying from steel toed or winter boots to high heels and sandals. Porter and Snortland expressed gratitude to everyone who participated, both locally and those from Calgary and beyond who donated shoes or money to the cause. They said they were not surprised by the turnout, they were delighted. 'It feels marvelous that we live in a community that wants to help their neighbors and their fellow community members out,' said Porter, who attributed the success partially to drawing on the same community spirit as which makes Coats on Finlay a success every year. 'What else I think helps with this response is that it's only one day,' said Porter. 'So we have things that we collect and we keep and we say to ourselves that we're going to take it down to the thrift store or the Salvation Army, but we keep putting it off. But when it's specific to one day, it seems to motivate people to do this now, because there's no other day to do it.' Any of the shoes that remained after the end of the event will be distributed to various organizations throughout the community, explained Snortland, such as the Health Foundation, and potentially the Mustard Seed, with a majority being gathered for the Lion's Club International Foundation's Soles for Souls program. The Lion's Club organization's program will ship the shoes where they're needed throughout the world. 'We really just want to thank the community,' said Snortland. 'People come down and thank us, but really, it's everyone coming together that makes this possible.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UGG DROPS FAN-FAVORITE MUSTARD SEED COLORWAY IN A BRAND-NEW SILHOUETTE -- GOLDENSTAR & GOLDENCOAST UGGBRAID CLOG
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California-based global lifestyle brand UGG® (a division of Deckers Brands [NYSE: DECK]), launches the Goldenstar and Goldencoast UGGbraid Clog collection in the highly coveted colorway, Mustard Seed. Available in men's, women's, kids', and toddler sizes, the craveable clogs are now available exclusively at and UGG® stores nationwide. "Partnering with Gray's Papaya, an iconic New York institution, brings the launch of our new silhouette in Mustard Seed to life in a way that's both nostalgic and fresh," said Tracy Paoletti, Vice President & General Manager, UGG® North America. "Available for the whole family, this limited-edition drop of our Goldenstar and Goldencoast UGGbraid Clogs celebrates everything UGG stands for—bold self-expression, unexpected style, and cultural connection." Crafted with velvety suede and an ultra-lightweight outsole for all-day wear, the Goldencoast UGGbraid Clog II ($130 for men) and Goldenstar UGGbraid Clog ($130 for women, $75 for kids, and $65 for toddlers) combine style and comfort in one easy slip-on. The adjustable heel strap features the brand's signature UGGbraid design—a nod to iconic UGG® DNA and recognized brand code—and swivels for a two-in-one wearing option: secure with the back strap or laid-back as an open-back slide. To celebrate the return of the beloved Mustard Seed colorway, now featured in the brand-new collection, UGG® teamed up with Gray's Papaya, the iconic New York City hot dog institution, to give away free hot dogs to brand fans at the Gray's Papaya Upper West Side flagship and selected pop-ups in Brooklyn and at the UGG® Soho store during the Fourth of July weekend. As part of the event, UGG® and Gray's Papaya tapped the legendary Cevallos Brothers to create custom hand-painted signs. Known for their bold, retro-inspired style, Carlos and Miguel Cevallos have spent decades crafting their distinctive, handcrafted signs to NYC's favorite spots. Their playful, unmistakable work—with lots of personality—perfectly reflects the quality, craftsmanship, and timeless spirit at the core of both brands. The Goldenstar and Goldencoast UGGbraid Clog in Mustard Seed are available now exclusively to UGG® at For high-res content on the collection and event, please see here. About UGG® Founded in 1978 by an Australian surfer on the coast of California, UGG® is a global lifestyle brand renowned for its iconic Classic boot. First worn by Hollywood royalty, fashion editors, and then the world, UGG® designs and retails footwear, apparel, accessories, and homewares with an uncompromising attitude toward quality and craftsmanship. Delivering more than $2 billion in annual sales, UGG® partners with the best retailers globally and owns concept and outlet stores worldwide in key markets, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Beijing. For more information, please visit @ugg. About Gray's Papaya Gray's Papaya is an iconic family-owned and operated hot dog shop on the UWS of Manhattan, opened by Nicholas Gray in 1973, serving "the best hot dog anywhere," according to Anthony Bourdain. Gray's is known for their mouth-watering hot dogs that are grilled to perfection with the perfect balance of smoke and spice and an unforgettable "snap" as you bite into the juiciest, most flavor-filled hot dog anywhere. Gray's unforgettable kitsch and authenticity have attracted hipsters and clubbers, celebrities, and many Manhattan chefs, making it the great equalizer where everyone feels at home. Gray's has gained international recognition as it appears in every guidebook as a "must stop" when visiting New York and for its many cameos in TV shows and movies like Sex and the City, Billions, Fools Rush In, and You've Got Mail. Press Contacts: UGG®Matty MagninSenior PR ManagerMobile: (917) R\WestMegan McWilliamsPR Account Supervisormeganm@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE UGG Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time Out
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Gray's Papaya and UGG will give out free hot dogs in NYC on July 4th
Uptown stalwart Gray's Papaya has been griddling up one of New York's best hot dogs (both a la carte or as that iconic Recession Special, with two crispy-skinned all-beef Sabrett tubers and a medium tropical drink for $7.50) for half a century. And to celebrate the 4th of July in NYC —the most hot dog-loving day around—the franks franchise is partnering with Ugg to give away free hot dogs during the holiday weekend. On Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, G ray's Papaya and UGG —which is festively fêting the return of a beloved UGG colorway, Mustard Seed (get it?), now in a new Goldenstar UGGBraid Clog silhouette (no, we're not entirely sure what those words mean either)—will be giving out gratis frankfurters throughout New York City, starting at noon until they're gone. Hungry hot dog lovers can find the on-the-house links at Gray's Papaya's 72nd Street flagship (at 2090 Broadway) as well as at a collab hot-dog cart in Brooklyn's Domino Park on July 4th; or head to the UGG Soho store located at 79 Mercer Street, where another cart will be parked outside on July 5th. Now, for the important caveat: Though the promo events are free and open to the public, you will need to sign up for UGG Rewards to get the complimentary hot dogs, which does seem a small price to pay for a great wiener. 'Partnering with Gray's Papaya, an iconic New York institution, brings the launch of our new silhouette in Mustard Seed to life in a way that's both nostalgic and fresh,' Tracy Paoletti, vice president and general manager of Ugg North America, said in a statement. 'Available for the whole family, this limited-edition drop of our Goldenstar and Goldencoast Uggbraid Clogs celebrates everything Ugg stands for—bold self-expression, unexpected style, and cultural connection.'
