Thrive Select Thrift is an Ottawa thrift store where 100% of sales support Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentorship programs in Ottawa and Renfrew County. Through thrift shopping and donations, the store helps fund life-changing mentorship opportunities for young people.
Welcome to Thrive Select Thrift
Shop Thrift.
Change a life.
How You Can Get Involved
Thrive is a social enterprise by Big Brothers Big Sisters Ottawa. Our number one goal is to raise money to fund local youth mentorship. There are so many ways you can help us!
Shop at our Merivale Rd. store
Find us at 3–1547 Merivale Rd. in Emerald Plaza, Ottawa.
We add fresh, one-of-a-kind pieces to the floor all the time, so stop by often and see what’s new.
Donate in-store or at our bins
We gladly accept clean, gently used clothing/accessories, household goods and furniture.
Please note: We cannot accept undergarments, and household goods cannot be dropped off in a bin.
Become a volunteer
We’re looking for volunteers to help with sales and inventory in the store. Teens, adults, and seniors are all welcome.
Click the button below to apply and join our team.
Join the Thrive 85 loyalty program
Every $85 raised at Thrive helps support a Big Brothers Big Sisters match for one month.
Become a Thrive 85 member to earn rewards while making a direct impact in the lives of local youth.
Be a guest vendor at Thrive
Do you sell vintage clothing or handmade artisan items?
We reserve part of our shop for local vendors, giving you a chance to sell in a retail space while helping us cover operating costs and support our mission.
Donate directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Prefer to give straight to the cause? Use the button below to make a direct donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters and support youth mentoring in our community.
Donate clothing, household goods, and furniture in Ottawa
Thrive Select Thrift is a new Ottawa thrift store powered by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Every dollar of profit goes right back into local youth mentorship.
Give your gently used clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, household goods, and furniture a second life by donating them to Thrive Select Thrift. Please make sure items are:
- Clean and freshly washed (for textiles)
- Free of stains, holes, tears, or significant damage
- In good, usable condition
Clothing, shoes, and accessories can be dropped off at any of our Purple Bins located throughout the city. All household goods and furniture must be donated directly at the store.
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Thrift with impact:
100% of profits support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa.
BBBSO is proud to present Thrive Select Thrift!
We’re a boutique thrift store providing gently used clothing, accessories and household items that are high-quality and affordable. The impact of empowering youth is undeniable and now thrifting our curated selections means you can be part of that.
#DoGoodDressWell
As both a retail outlet and community hub in Ottawa, Thrive Select Thrift will support BBBSO’s mission to offer programming for children and youth. Including opportunities for mentees ages 15 to 24 to develop important life skills, gain real work experience, build their confidence and begin thinking about their educational and career plans.
BBBSO is proud to present Thrive Select Thrift!
We’re a boutique thrift store providing gently used clothing, accessories and household items that are high-quality and affordable. The impact of empowering youth is undeniable and now thrifting our curated selections means you can be part of that.
#DoGoodDressWell
As both a retail outlet and community hub in Ottawa, Thrive Select Thrift will support BBBSO’s mission to offer programming for children and youth. Including opportunities for mentees ages 15 to 24 to develop important life skills, gain real work experience, build their confidence and begin thinking about their educational and career plans.
