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Marisa Moments | The Give-n-Receive is a community support organization that provides resources and support for individuals and families in need of clothing/accessories and, or are looking for good energy, a listening ear or awesome intuitive advice!
No worries. Marisa Moments is who I am and The Give-n-Receive is a byproduct of the blessings I've received... You don't have to have a reading, or even believe in them in order to shop for FREE. ALL are welcome... no strings attached!
I had the idea cross my heart around 2016ish but didn't feel capable of bringing such a large notion to fruition. Then, in late 2023, I spoke the idea once more to my husband and yet again, allowed my fear to overrule my faith/heart and hit the proverbial snooze button again.
FINALLY, in January 2024, I received a sign from God {in my heart} that it was GO TIME. I booked FIVE events within the span of 2 weeks, began receiving clothing donations almost instantly, hosted the first boutique 2 weeks later, and the rest is history!
I grew up in Gary, Indiana and was raised by a single mother, my father passed away when I was six weeks old. I've experienced in-numerous hardship, trauma, struggles, and even had a near death experience in 2018, when I nearly died after delivering my identical twin daughters. I have chosen to allow everything I've experienced to this point to become the driving force behind turning all of that pain into purpose.
When you're blessed... Giving becomes synonymous with receiving.
Hence, THE GIVE-n-RECEIVE
Attend an event --> Say Hello (not required) --> Shop for FREE (gently used items) --> Take your new finds home!
Short answer... we are currently doing this out-of-pocket. Hence the need for donations. Yes, ALL donations are reinvested into the growth and maintenance of the boutique.
All events are Open to the Public (unless otherwise noted on flyers, events, postings).
We typically aim to have two events a month. However, this fluctuates based on home schedules and event types.
Nope! You do NOT need a ticket (unless otherwise noted for smaller events)
Not at all.
Only if you want/can... It's NOT a requirement.
Bring them into an event. We sort and add them on site.
Not. At. All! We offer and accept gently used clothing and accessories for ALL Genders, Ages, AND Sizes. That means, men's, women's, children's, infant's, non-binary, etc.
No. Due to space restrictions, we do not accept or offer shoes. Only clothing and accessories.
Not currently, unless otherwise noted through a flyer on the events page.
No. We don't have the capacity to do so. However, we do our best to sort through ALL donations in hopes of taking out items with stains, tears, tatters, etc.
We keep them for future pop-up boutiques.
We typically donate them to various pop-up bins around the city.
We have a dedicated room used for sorting and storage. (You've likely seen it in pictures and videos of behind the scenes footage.)
We have and will be doing collaborations. However, if you or someone you know is affiliated with a group that would benefit from our boutique I would love to hear from you (them)! Simply send me an email HERE or text the number 773.340.0734
An inquisitive soul... I dig it! Just fill out a contact form HERE with your question(s) and I'll get back to you within 24-72hrs.
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Confidential - No Refunds
Note To Shoppers: All items available at The Give-n-Receive, even if in new condition w/ tags, are pre-owned. All items come from various sources that cannot be guaranteed as pet-free, smoke-free, or otherwise. We cannot guarantee legitimacy of brands or labels. All items obtained are at your own risk. The Give-n-Receive, Marisa Moments, The Creative Extreme and all other sponsors, contributors, locations, and the like cannot be held liable or responsible for any subsequent damages that may arise as a result of shopping The Give-n-Receive Boutique.
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