InfoShop Donors

Dearest OPIRG-Brock supporters,

We sincerely hope that this message finds you well and enjoying these warm and sun filled days of summer.

The OPIRG-Brock staff and Board of Directors write to you with heartfelt gratitude and great news. Through your generosity, support and collective/collaborative action, our downtown InfoShop has been saved! The Save The InfoShop campaign, which launched in mid-May, was a huge success and we raised more than $10,000 in just six weeks in order to meet our July 1 deadline!

As a result of this tremendous community effort, we are now able to keep the crucial social justice and eco/politically-conscious programming that we provide in our downtown core. Your contributions directly help to make our local communities and wider world a better place for ALL.

Know that you have played a vital role in supporting migrant workers, free education, sustainable transportation options, local art generation, community gardens, and feeding the hungry… just to name a few. You have helped to make our community more vibrant and inclusive. And for that, we sincerely thank YOU!

Fundraising will be a big part of the year ahead for us as we continue to strive to make the InfoShop a sustainable community space. An annual fundraising plan is in the works and we are always working towards striking an ideal balance between keeping our services accessible to all, and raising enough funds to sustain the InfoShop.

We also have an announcement! We have been able to secure a new storefront with street front exposure at 21 King Street in downtown St. Catharines. With more pedestrian traffic, the hope is that even more students and community members will get involved with the all the good work that happens at the OPIRG InfoShop. We’ll be relocating to our new home this fall, and a Grand Opening celebration is being planned. So stay tuned for more information in upcoming newsletters

Again, thanks to all the OPIRG-Brock supporters who helped out with our InfoShop campaign. A huge collective pat on the back is in order! We hope that everyone enjoys the summer months ahead and we look forward to another stellar year at OPIRG-Brock and the downtown InfoShop. This upcoming year is shaping up to be our best yet!

Sincere Thanks,

The OPIRG-Brock Staff and Volunteer Board of Directors