A store serving as a platform for transforming donated goods into financial donations to support various charity projects for Ukrainians affected by war and residents of Latvia facing crisis situations.
Unique tableware, books, clothing, shoes, and accessories — both modern and vintage.
By shopping at the charity store, you give good items a second life while also donating to charity.
You can also donate yourself:
You can rent our premises:
weekdays – from 19:00
saturdays – from 17:00
sundays – from 10:00
first 2 hours – 47 Eur/h
starting from the 3rd hour – 35 Eur/h
Stay tuned for information about planned events on our Facebook page
Gertrudes 32, Riga.
Weekdays 10:00 – 19:00
Saturdays 11:00 – 17:00
Sundays – CLOSED
Donations can be dropped off at the charity shop at Ģertrūdes Street 32, or at the warehouse of the association “Tavi draugi” at 23 Lapeņu Street.
We will be grateful for high-quality, good-condition donations.
If you have any questions, please contact project coordinator Iriša Mogyr:
email address: [email protected]
tel.: +371 26255988
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Grant Agreement No. 291886/SU2 0134 has been signed between SIA “TD LV” “Tavi draugi” Charity Shop and SIA Altum within the framework of the specific support objective 4.3.3. of the EU Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027 “Improving access to employment and activation measures for all jobseekers, in particular young people – in particular through the implementation of the Youth Guarantee -, the long-term unemployed and groups at a disadvantage in the labour market, and economically inactive persons, as well as promoting self-employment and the social economy” under measure 4.3.3.3. “Support for social entrepreneurship”.
The implementation of the business project will begin on December 1, 2025 and its implementation period is 12 months from the date of signing the Grant Agreement.
Business project objective:
The possibility of integration and employment of Ukrainian refugees, as well as the opportunity to develop social business activities that would ensure the implementation of charitable projects.
The social goal of the project is to promote the socio-economic inclusion of Ukrainian civilians living in Latvia by providing them with the opportunity to work, develop professional skills, and integrate into society through employment in a charity shop with the status of a social enterprise.
Social benefit: The implementation of the project will contribute to the well-being and independence of the civilian population of Ukraine, reducing the risks of social exclusion and the burden on the social assistance system. Providing job opportunities in the store will help these people improve their state language skills, gain work experience in Latvia, strengthen their self-confidence and promote their active participation in public life. An additional benefit – the store will operate as a sustainable charity project that strengthens community solidarity and promotes the reuse of resources.
Planned results of the business project:
1. Social business development – providing a working environment (rental of premises).
Six lectures/seminars were organized for donations in the store premises on topics relevant to society and the experience of implementing social entrepreneurship in a charity store..
2. Employment and integration of Ukrainian civilians in Latvia – creation of three new jobs.
Socio-economic inclusion of Ukrainian civilians living in Latvia, providing them with opportunities to work, develop professional skills and integrate into society through employment.
Place of implementation of the business project: “Your Friends” Charity Shop, 32 Ģertrūdes Street, Riga, LV-1011
The total amount of eligible costs of the business project is EUR 40,923.68, excluding VAT. The amount of the Grant awarded to Altum is EUR 36,831.31, while the Charity Shop’s participation funding is no less than EUR 4,092.37.
Source of funding European Social Fund Plus (hereinafter – ESF+) funding, ESF+ project “Support for Social Entrepreneurship”, identification No. 4.3.3.3/1/24/I/001
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