On  Sunday, September 13th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, we'll be having an Unlimited Everything Must Go Free Shopping Day for Everyone - members and non-members. 

Help us to redistribute everything back into the community. Shop for your family, friends, and neighbors. 

We'll have social distancing shopping protocols in place:

• Face masks or facial coverings are REQUIRED; no exceptions. If you have a medical condition and cannot wear a mask please do not come but rather please ask someone else who can wear a mask to shop for you.

• If you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone else who has been feeling sick, please do not come but rather ask someone else to come shop for you.

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING DONATIONS FOR THE FREE STORE.

• Please do not bring any kids younger than 12 years old, and all minors should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• Entrance through the main gate off Hadley. Exit through the door leading to the alley to Comstock.

• All shopping will be done in the downstairs rooms, upstairs balcony, and Whittier Free Store room.

• We'll have one directional flow and spacing requirements. Only people who live in the same household should shop in the same group. Otherwise, you can shop together at a distance. Please be patient if there is a line of people. 

• 2-3 individual shoppers or one household may shop each room at a time. You’ll generally have about 10 minutes in each room but may vary depending on the flow of people and number of people waiting in line.

• Please follow instructions from volunteer staff.

• There are no fitting rooms and you may not try on clothing. No returns.

• We'll have plenty of hand sanitizer.

• We'll have plenty of old bags but feel free to bring your own if you need some that are larger and more sturdy.

• As you shop, you will place your items in your own bags. 

• You will not need to check out after completing your free shopping. If you wish, you may place your items in your car and return for more shopping. Again, please be patient if there is a line.

While these social distancing shopping protocols are meant to keep everyone safe, please understand that you shop at your own risk as you do at any other retail environment.

We recommend that you thoroughly clean all items before use.

You may see larger items or furniture. These are also available on a first come first served basis. Let us know and we’ll arrange an alternate pick up day and time (if you can’t take it on this day).

If you are able, bring a lunch item to share with everyone! Bring a friend too. ;)

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for a volunteer day off.

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

The Whittier Free Store will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Become a member of the Whittier Free Store; membership is free and only involves a brief orientation to learn how we do things.

The Whittier Free Store is located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

Since the free store is located upstairs, we apologize that it is not accessible for individuals with certain disabilities. However, if you send email to freestore@gocatalyst.org in advance, we may be able to work with you to make other accommodations.

Donations are welcome! You may bring up to 1 or 2 bags or boxes of items - whatever you are able to safely carry by yourself up the stairs in one trip. We accept clothing, household items, cookware, toys, small appliances, and other items that can fit in our small shop. We cannot accept furniture or bulky items at this time (yes, even if you can carry it by yourself in one trip!).

Everyone (with free membership) is welcome to shop the free store at no cost and may choose 2 items. Donating is not required in order to shop. If you bring in a donation, you may choose an extra item to receive. Supporting Members may also choose an additional item and can shop from the Supporting Members section. There is also an Unlimited Items area where everyone can choose to receive without limit.

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for cleaning and free store inventory processing.

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

We're coming back to First Fridays in Bixby Knolls as we host a pop-up Long Beach Free Store on Friday, February 7th from 6-8pm. We'll be set up at the Teachers Association of Long Beach, 4362 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. Come and join us!

If you are able, bring a lunch item to share with everyone! Bring a friend too. ;)

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for the holidays.

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for the holidays.

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

We'll be available to teach you how to crochet a Star Ornament on Sunday, December 15th from 1:00PM - 5:00PM.

We'll be in the Artisan Work Lab, 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601. There's free parking across the street by Rite Aid. This activity is FREE and open for adults and kids!

Come and shop the Whittier Free Store! We'll be open for an UNLIMITED SHOPPING DAY which means no limits to the number of items you can receive! We're setting out lots of new items. Help us clear out our inventory for the year while getting your gift giving done.

The Whittier Free Store will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Become a member of the Whittier Free Store; membership is free and only involves a brief orientation to learn how we do things.

The Whittier Free Store is located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

Since the free store is located upstairs, we apologize that it is not accessible for individuals with certain disabilities. However, if you send email to freestore@gocatalyst.org in advance, we may be able to work with you to make other accommodations.

Donations are welcome! You may bring up to 1 or 2 bags or boxes of items - whatever you are able to safely carry by yourself up the stairs in one trip. We accept clothing, household items, cookware, toys, small appliances, and other items that can fit in our small shop. We cannot accept furniture or bulky items at this time (yes, even if you can carry it by yourself in one trip!).

While regular membership is FREE, people who want to become Supporting Members give $25 per year to help us cover our expenses. We always say that membership is free but it's not free for us to operate. As a thank you, we are having a special shopping day just for our Supporting Members on Sunday, Dec. 8th from 3pm - 5pm. We're normally closed to the public and we'll be setting out a lot more inventory in the free store for our unlimited shopping day on Dec. 15th, but Supporting Members will get a first chance to shop early. We'll also be setting out some new items in our Supporting Members section. This opportunity is available to all current Supporting Members and anyone who would like to become a new Supporting Member. This type of membership is good for 12 months after your $25 donation. We'll have food and refreshments. We'll also be planning more Supporting Member activities after the new year. We'd love to hear your input on that!

If you plan to come to this special shopping day, please RSVP so we can get a rough count to plan for food and refreshments. Thanks!

We're coming back to First Fridays in Bixby Knolls as we host a pop-up Long Beach Free Store on Friday, December 6th from 5-8pm. We'll be set up at the Teachers Association of Long Beach, 4362 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807. Come and join us!

If you are able, bring a lunch item to share with everyone! Bring a friend too. ;)

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for a volunteer day off. Enjoy the day!

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

If you joined us for Part 1, this workshop will be your opportunity to finish up your panda. Artisan Work Lab, 12907 Hadley Street, Whittier, Ca 90601.

The Whittier Free Store will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Become a member of the Whittier Free Store; membership is free and only involves a brief orientation to learn how we do things.

The Whittier Free Store is located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

Since the free store is located upstairs, we apologize that it is not accessible for individuals with certain disabilities. However, if you send email to freestore@gocatalyst.org in advance, we may be able to work with you to make other accommodations.

Donations are welcome! You may bring up to 1 or 2 bags or boxes of items - whatever you are able to safely carry by yourself up the stairs in one trip. We accept clothing, household items, cookware, toys, small appliances, and other items that can fit in our small shop. We cannot accept furniture or bulky items at this time (yes, even if you can carry it by yourself in one trip!).

Everyone (with free membership) is welcome to shop the free store at no cost and may choose 2 items. Donating is not required in order to shop. If you bring in a donation, you may choose an extra item to receive. Supporting Members may also choose an additional item and can shop from the Supporting Members section. There is also an Unlimited Items area where everyone can choose to receive without limit.

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for cleaning and free store inventory processing.

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

The Whittier Free Store will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Become a member of the Whittier Free Store; membership is free and only involves a brief orientation to learn how we do things.

The Whittier Free Store is located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

Since the free store is located upstairs, we apologize that it is not accessible for individuals with certain disabilities. However, if you send email to freestore@gocatalyst.org in advance, we may be able to work with you to make other accommodations.

Donations are welcome! You may bring up to 1 or 2 bags or boxes of items - whatever you are able to safely carry by yourself up the stairs in one trip. We accept clothing, household items, cookware, toys, small appliances, and other items that can fit in our small shop. We cannot accept furniture or bulky items at this time (yes, even if you can carry it by yourself in one trip!).

Everyone (with free membership) is welcome to shop the free store at no cost and may choose 2 items. Donating is not required in order to shop. If you bring in a donation, you may choose an extra item to receive. Supporting Members may also choose an additional item and can shop from the Supporting Members section. There is also an Unlimited Items area where everyone can choose to receive without limit.

Join us for a fun crochet workshop making this easy panda. Artisan Work Lab, 12907 Hadley Street, Whittier, Ca 90601.

If you are able, bring a lunch item to share with everyone! Bring a friend too. ;)

Sorry we won’t be having our Pop-Up Long Beach Free Store at First Fridays in Bixby Knolls this month. The Teachers Association of Long Beach will be getting ready for their annual family picnic the next day so we won’t be in their space this month. See you next month!

The Whittier Free Store and the Artisan Work Lab are closed for a volunteer day off. Enjoy the day!

Thank you to all of our awesome volunteers on Team Catalyst!

The Artisan Work Lab (AWL) is open for FREE PLAY at 1pm.

FREE PLAY are creative sessions in the AWL open to the community at no cost to utilize supplies set out on tables for imagination and experimenting. Appropriate for all ages, especially kids. Open to non-members.

We are located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

The Whittier Free Store will be open from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Become a member of the Whittier Free Store; membership is free and only involves a brief orientation to learn how we do things.

The Whittier Free Store is located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier. 

Since the free store is located upstairs, we apologize that it is not accessible for individuals with certain disabilities. However, if you send email to freestore@gocatalyst.org in advance, we may be able to work with you to make other accommodations.

Donations are welcome! You may bring up to 1 or 2 bags or boxes of items - whatever you are able to safely carry by yourself up the stairs in one trip. We accept clothing, household items, cookware, toys, small appliances, and other items that can fit in our small shop. We cannot accept furniture or bulky items at this time (yes, even if you can carry it by yourself in one trip!).

Everyone (with free membership) is welcome to shop the free store at no cost and may choose 2 items. Donating is not required in order to shop. If you bring in a donation, you may choose an extra item to receive. Supporting Members may also choose an additional item and can shop from the Supporting Members section. There is also an Unlimited Items area where everyone can choose to receive without limit.

The Artisan Work Lab (AWL) is open for FREE PLAY at 1pm.

FREE PLAY are creative sessions in the AWL open to the community at no cost to utilize supplies set out on tables for imagination and experimenting. Appropriate for all ages, especially kids. Open to non-members.

We are located at 12907 Hadley Street (at Comstock), Whittier, CA 90601 in Uptown Whittier.