Spring in Edmonton is a season of renewal. As the snow melts and the sunshine sticks around a little longer, many of us feel the urge to freshen up our homes. Spring cleaning is a timeless tradition—but what if your annual clean-up could do more than just clear space? What if it could actually help change lives?
At More Than a Fad, a local Edmonton thrift store, spring cleaning is about more than decluttering. It’s about making an impact—one box, one bag, one donation at a time. When you donate your gently used items to More Than a Fad, you’re directly supporting Adeara Recovery Centre, a long-term, faith-based recovery program for women and their children.
If you’re planning a spring clean-out of closets, crawl spaces, and storage rooms, here’s how you can make the most of it—and make a difference.
Why Spring Cleaning Is the Perfect Time to Give Back
It’s easy to overlook what’s hiding in your home—outgrown clothing, unused appliances, boxes of items you haven’t touched since last year. Spring cleaning is your chance to take stock of what you have, what you use, and what could serve someone else better.
By choosing to donate to a local thrift store like More Than a Fad, you keep reusable items out of the landfill and support real-life recovery journeys happening right here in Edmonton.
Step-by-Step: How to Clean Out Your Closets & Crawl Spaces
1. Start with One Area at a Time
Trying to tackle your whole house in one go is overwhelming. Begin with one closet or one crawl space. Set a timer for 30–60 minutes and sort items into three piles: Keep, Donate, and Discard.
2. Be Honest About What You Use
Ask yourself:
- Have I worn this in the past year?
- Does it still fit or suit my current style?
- Would I buy this again today?
If the answer is no, chances are someone else could make better use of it.
3. Think Beyond Clothing
While clothing donations are always welcome, More Than a Fad also accepts a wide variety of household items, including:
- Kitchenware and small appliances
- Books and games
- Toys and puzzles
- Home decor
- Shoes, handbags, and accessories
- Linens and bedding in good condition
If it’s clean and in working order, it could be a treasure for someone else—and a source of funding for Adeara.
4. Don’t Forget the Crawl Spaces
Those tucked-away spots under the stairs, in the basement, or in the attic often become dumping grounds for things we no longer use. Old toys, holiday decorations, forgotten gadgets—they’re all worth revisiting. You might even rediscover something worth keeping or donating.
5. Clean and Organize Before Donating
Before you bring your donations in, take a few moments to wash clothing, wipe down items, and pack everything neatly. It helps us sort items faster and ensures your donation can be put to good use right away.
How Your Donations Help: The Power of Adeara
Every item donated to More Than a Fad directly supports Adeara Recovery Centre, a safe place for women rebuilding their lives after addiction. Adeara offers housing, counselling, life skills training, and family support—all in a long-term, faith-based environment that cultivates sustainable recovery.
Your spring cleaning donations help provide:
- Safe housing for women and their children
- Trauma-informed care and addiction recovery
- Parenting and life skills programming
- Work experience and transition support into independent living
When you drop off a bag of clothes or a box of books, you’re not just clearing out clutter—you’re helping build a better future for women in our city.
Where to Donate in Edmonton
More Than a Fad Thrift Store is conveniently located in Edmonton and accepts donations year-round. Spring is one of our busiest seasons, and we welcome your gently used items with open arms.
Donation Hours & Guidelines:
Visit our website to see what items we do and do not accept. We want your donations to go to the best possible use!
Donation drop off times are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 10AM – 4PM.
A New Season, A New Start
Spring is about fresh starts—not just for your home, but for the lives your donations touch. As you sort through closets, crawl spaces, and storage bins, remember: your unwanted items can help create hope, healing, and new beginnings for women and families in Edmonton.
Let’s turn your spring cleaning into something bigger. Let’s make it More Than a Fad.