The Community Closet Thrift Store will be operating on select days throughout our end-of-year winter break.

Perfect timing to shop for a party outfit or a gift certificate…

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 17 to 21, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 22 to 26, 2024

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 27 & 28, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Re-open at regular operating hours:
– Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
– Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Much thanks to our wonderful volunteer team for sharing their time and energy at the store during the holiday season. Be sure to give them a wave and “hello” when you visit.

See you soon!

Everyone welcome! We aim to provide an array of sizes and styles for all bodies. Discover brand names, semi-formal wear, casual wear and one-of-a-kind finds.

New-to-you items are restocked every day – shop early for best selection.

🏡The Community Closet is the social enterprise of the James Bay Community Project, a charitable non-profit organization. Funds raised through the store supports the Project which offers free access to social services for seniors, families & youth in need as well as low-cost or free programs for the wider community.*

Thanks for supporting the Project with your visits to our store! Our volunteer team will be available to help you with your next fabulous find.

The Community Closet 📍
#11-435 Simcoe St

T: 250-388-7810

Regular operating hours+
Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+Subject to change – please don’t hesitate to get in touch to confirm operating hours when planning your visit. Thanks for your consideration and kind understanding!

📸 by Nik | @ helloimnik

#welllovedclothes #secondhandclothing #fabulousfinds #newtoyouclothing #thriftstorebargains #sustainableshopping #gentlyusedclothing #shopinyourneighbourhood #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #communitycloset #thriftstore #socialenterprise #jamesbaycommunityproject #JBCP #nonprofit #charity #volunteersrock #supportyourcommunity #families #youth #seniors #everyonewelcome #dogood #bekind #staysafe

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*Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the Project or are in need:

James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca
website: jbcp.bc.ca

The Community Closet Thrift Store will be operating on select days throughout our end-of-year winter break.

Perfect timing to shop for a party outfit or a gift certificate…

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 17 to 21, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 22 to 26, 2024

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 27 & 28, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Re-open at regular operating hours:
– Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
– Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Much thanks to our wonderful volunteer team for sharing their time and energy at the store during the holiday season. Be sure to give them a wave and “hello” when you visit.

See you soon!

Everyone welcome! We aim to provide an array of sizes and styles for all bodies. Discover brand names, semi-formal wear, casual wear and one-of-a-kind finds.

New-to-you items are restocked every day – shop early for best selection.

🏡The Community Closet is the social enterprise of the James Bay Community Project, a charitable non-profit organization. Funds raised through the store supports the Project which offers free access to social services for seniors, families & youth in need as well as low-cost or free programs for the wider community.*

Thanks for supporting the Project with your visits to our store! Our volunteer team will be available to help you with your next fabulous find.

The Community Closet 📍
#11-435 Simcoe St

T: 250-388-7810

Regular operating hours+
Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+Subject to change – please don’t hesitate to get in touch to confirm operating hours when planning your visit. Thanks for your consideration and kind understanding!

📸 by Nik | @ helloimnik

#welllovedclothes #secondhandclothing #fabulousfinds #newtoyouclothing #thriftstorebargains #sustainableshopping #gentlyusedclothing #shopinyourneighbourhood #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #communitycloset #thriftstore #socialenterprise #jamesbaycommunityproject #JBCP #nonprofit #charity #volunteersrock #supportyourcommunity #families #youth #seniors #everyonewelcome #dogood #bekind #staysafe

🧑‍🦱🌻👩‍👧‍👦🏠👴🌈👱‍♀️🏡💕

*Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the Project or are in need:

James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca
website: jbcp.bc.ca

The Community Closet Thrift Store will be operating on select days throughout our end-of-year winter break.

Perfect timing to shop for a party outfit or a gift certificate…

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 17 to 21, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 22 to 26, 2024

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 27 & 28, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Re-open at regular operating hours:
– Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
– Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Much thanks to our wonderful volunteer team for sharing their time and energy at the store during the holiday season. Be sure to give them a wave and “hello” when you visit.

See you soon!

Everyone welcome! We aim to provide an array of sizes and styles for all bodies. Discover brand names, semi-formal wear, casual wear and one-of-a-kind finds.

New-to-you items are restocked every day – shop early for best selection.

🏡The Community Closet is the social enterprise of the James Bay Community Project, a charitable non-profit organization. Funds raised through the store supports the Project which offers free access to social services for seniors, families & youth in need as well as low-cost or free programs for the wider community.*

Thanks for supporting the Project with your visits to our store! Our volunteer team will be available to help you with your next fabulous find.

The Community Closet 📍
#11-435 Simcoe St

T: 250-388-7810

Regular operating hours+
Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+Subject to change – please don’t hesitate to get in touch to confirm operating hours when planning your visit. Thanks for your consideration and kind understanding!

📸 by Nik | @ helloimnik

#welllovedclothes #secondhandclothing #fabulousfinds #newtoyouclothing #thriftstorebargains #sustainableshopping #gentlyusedclothing #shopinyourneighbourhood #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #communitycloset #thriftstore #socialenterprise #jamesbaycommunityproject #JBCP #nonprofit #charity #volunteersrock #supportyourcommunity #families #youth #seniors #everyonewelcome #dogood #bekind #staysafe

🧑‍🦱🌻👩‍👧‍👦🏠👴🌈👱‍♀️🏡💕

*Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the Project or are in need:

James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca
website: jbcp.bc.ca

The Community Closet Thrift Store will be operating on select days throughout our end-of-year winter break.

Perfect timing to shop for a party outfit or a gift certificate…

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 17 to 21, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 22 to 26, 2024

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 27 & 28, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Re-open at regular operating hours:
– Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
– Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Much thanks to our wonderful volunteer team for sharing their time and energy at the store during the holiday season. Be sure to give them a wave and “hello” when you visit.

See you soon!

Everyone welcome! We aim to provide an array of sizes and styles for all bodies. Discover brand names, semi-formal wear, casual wear and one-of-a-kind finds.

New-to-you items are restocked every day – shop early for best selection.

🏡The Community Closet is the social enterprise of the James Bay Community Project, a charitable non-profit organization. Funds raised through the store supports the Project which offers free access to social services for seniors, families & youth in need as well as low-cost or free programs for the wider community.*

Thanks for supporting the Project with your visits to our store! Our volunteer team will be available to help you with your next fabulous find.

The Community Closet 📍
#11-435 Simcoe St

T: 250-388-7810

Regular operating hours+
Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+Subject to change – please don’t hesitate to get in touch to confirm operating hours when planning your visit. Thanks for your consideration and kind understanding!

📸 by Nik | @ helloimnik

#welllovedclothes #secondhandclothing #fabulousfinds #newtoyouclothing #thriftstorebargains #sustainableshopping #gentlyusedclothing #shopinyourneighbourhood #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #communitycloset #thriftstore #socialenterprise #jamesbaycommunityproject #JBCP #nonprofit #charity #volunteersrock #supportyourcommunity #families #youth #seniors #everyonewelcome #dogood #bekind #staysafe

🧑‍🦱🌻👩‍👧‍👦🏠👴🌈👱‍♀️🏡💕

*Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the Project or are in need:

James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca
website: jbcp.bc.ca

The Community Closet Thrift Store will be operating on select days throughout our end-of-year winter break.

Perfect timing to shop for a party outfit or a gift certificate…

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 17 to 21, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 22 to 26, 2024

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
– Dec 27 & 28, 2024

Closed:
– Dec 29, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Re-open at regular operating hours:
– Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
– Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Much thanks to our wonderful volunteer team for sharing their time and energy at the store during the holiday season. Be sure to give them a wave and “hello” when you visit.

See you soon!

Everyone welcome! We aim to provide an array of sizes and styles for all bodies. Discover brand names, semi-formal wear, casual wear and one-of-a-kind finds.

New-to-you items are restocked every day – shop early for best selection.

🏡The Community Closet is the social enterprise of the James Bay Community Project, a charitable non-profit organization. Funds raised through the store supports the Project which offers free access to social services for seniors, families & youth in need as well as low-cost or free programs for the wider community.*

Thanks for supporting the Project with your visits to our store! Our volunteer team will be available to help you with your next fabulous find.

The Community Closet 📍
#11-435 Simcoe St

T: 250-388-7810

Regular operating hours+
Tues to Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+Subject to change – please don’t hesitate to get in touch to confirm operating hours when planning your visit. Thanks for your consideration and kind understanding!

📸 by Nik | @ helloimnik

#welllovedclothes #secondhandclothing #fabulousfinds #newtoyouclothing #thriftstorebargains #sustainableshopping #gentlyusedclothing #shopinyourneighbourhood #JamesBayYYJ #VictoriaBC #communitycloset #thriftstore #socialenterprise #jamesbaycommunityproject #JBCP #nonprofit #charity #volunteersrock #supportyourcommunity #families #youth #seniors #everyonewelcome #dogood #bekind #staysafe

🧑‍🦱🌻👩‍👧‍👦🏠👴🌈👱‍♀️🏡💕

*Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions about the Project or are in need:

James Bay Community Project
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca
website: jbcp.bc.ca

Spring Break closure

Please note we will be closed March 24-28, 2025. Our programs will resume on March 31st.

For families with children from birth – 5 years. 

• Please assess your child and yourself for symptoms of common cold, influenza, or Covid-19. If you, or your child has symptoms, please stay at home until you all feel better. Thank you for continuing to safeguard the health of everyone in our community!
• Due to safety and group space restrictions, we are not able to accommodate daycare providers. Please note that the limit is one child besides your own child(ren).

Registration Info

• Parents MUST register in advance to attend. Sorry, no drop-ins.
• Families can register for up to two playgroups per week per family. You can book up to 14 days in advance.
• Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (unless otherwise noted).

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Register here: JBCP Family Resource Centre Programs

Questions?

Please contact us at: familyprograms@jbcp.bc.ca

Bridging The Digital Divide offers free digital literacy sessions to older adults, seniors and elders who would like to learn more about using portable devices: smart phones, tablets and laptops.

Building digital literacy skills can help with:

• develop confidence in using portable devices
• keeping in touch with family & friends
• maintaining independence (e.g.: using an online map for errands; scheduling appointments; prescription refills and more)
• build up resilience and brain health though learning something new

All questions and levels of experience welcome. We can also help you determine which portable device or apps would be best suited for your specific needs. Please register in advance to attend.

Future group work sessions include:

• how to identify scams
• how to keep your personal information safe

Program info: Bridging The Digital Divide

Bring your questions and your portable device (if you have one) to a session with our IT (Information Technology) specialist.

Day: Mondays (closed stat holidays)
When: January 6 to March 24, 2025.
Time – our receptionist can help you choose between an individual session or group* session:

• Individual one-to-one session (three slots available; 45 minutes each): 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. or 1:15 p.m.
• Group session (two slots available; 45 minutes each): 2:15 p.m. or  3:15 p.m.

Cost: free – advance registration required.

*Groups are usually 4-5 participants so that everyone has time to ask their questions, learn from each other and enjoy social time together.

To register:

Front desk staff are available 8 a.m. – 11:45 a.m., Monday- Friday; closed stat holidays.
Phone: 250-388-7844, Ext 0
Email: askus@jbcp.bc.ca

Questions? 

If you are unable to reach our receptionist during the times listed above, please feel free to contact our outreach worker, Sharon Laurie at
T: 250-388-7844, Ext. 318
E: slaurie@jbcp.bc.ca 

P.S. Check out our other activities for seniors: https://jbcp.bc.ca/seniors/social-programs/