The Thrift Mart was set up as a simulated training platform for the intellectually-challenged adult clients to prepare them for open employment and total integration into the society.
The Thrift Mart allows for experiential learning in a simulated retail environment where clients are allowed to make mistakes and learn in the process. Through it, they learn the value of money, appropriate social behaviours, customer service, work together as a team, etc. All of these prepare them for vocational life in the outside world.
At the Mart, we sell items such as clothes, books, electrical appliances, CDs, CD-roms, toys, household items, clothes, bags, ladies' accessories, computers & peripherals - donated by kind sponsors. Our Thrift Mart's operating hours are as follows:
Wednesdays & Fridays:
11.00am to 3.30pm.
Thursdays:
11.00am to 2.30pm.
We are also in need of items that are still in good and working condition to fill our shelves at the Thrift Mart. If you have useable items to donate to us, you may drop them off at Blk 301, Ubi Avenue 1, #01-295 during these hours (except public holidays and during the hostel’s term break) -
Mondays to Thursdays:
9.00am to 7.30pm.
Fridays:
9.00am to 5.00pm.
Sundays:
6.00pm to 8.00pm.
You could also call us at 6744 9712 or email Kwok Li Mui at limui.kwok@touch.org.sg if you have any queries.
