Apex Climbing Gym hosts clothing swap party on 'World Kindness Day'

MISHAWAKA, Ind.-- Apex Climbing Gym in Mishawaka is turning World Kindness Day (Nov. 13) into a special day for the community by bringing kindness, climbing and clothes together for a great cause.

You're invited to their clothing swap party whether you plan on swapping lightly used clothing they are encouraging the community to also donate to spread kindness.

The gym has collaborated with local organizations like Center for the Homeless, St. Margaret’s House shelters, and partnering with community members to donate any leftover clothing to benefit those looking to help people in need.

Amy Closka, Coordinator of inclined donations at St. Margaret’s House shares because it’s such a great opportunity to collaborate with others that have the same goal in mind.

“Every day is World Kindness Day at St. Margaret's House and so we're always trying to show kindness to others to the women that we serve so connecting with an organization like apex it’s great." said Closka

Decluttering your closet or looking for another for a new wardrobe the event is open to everyone with no limits on how much you can take or donate.

The best part about the clothing swap party is that during those same hours the gym is offering the community a chance to “pay what you want” to climb for a great cause making fitness fun and beneficial for everyone.

Shar Rach, Apex general manager mentions that climbing can be an expensive hobby so the gym invites participants to name their price they can afford to climb on World Kindness Day.

“On this day on World Kindness Day there is somebody who has been interested in trying out climbing but has always been faced with a financial barrier on this day specifically if you request to pay whatever you can afford that could be nothing and that’s ok, we will honor that and that’s no questions asked.” said Rach

The gym will be open for the clothing swap and name your price initiative from 4-10 p.m.  as they aim to continue breaking barriers for everyone to be able to participate despite their financial situation.

If you have any questions or want to take advantage of the World Kindness Day festivities, please contact Apex Climbing Gym to explore available options.