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Missionsstugan is a second-hand shop in Jakobstad, Finland, where funds from sales go to those in need. Volunteers sort, pack, and send clothes to Baltic countries. Founded in the late 1970s, the shop is run by over 70 volunteers offering clothes, books, and more.
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We have been working at Missionsstugan, which means “the mission house”. The name means that all the money from the second-hand shop goes to those who need it. Missionsstugan get the clothes from people in Jakobstad and its neighborhood for free. Clothes in a good condition are put into the store for sale, others are packed into bags and sent to the recycling point Ekorosk. About 4 times a year volunteers are packing a big lorry full with clothes to be sent to the Baltic countries. At missionstugan we packed clothes, sorted clothes and cleaned the store. The volunteer workers were very friendly and it was nice to work with them.
Missionsstugan • Founded by Armas Marklund in the late 1970s • Is a shop for second-hand clothes, books, shoes, toys etc. • Owned by the congregation of Pedersöre, but everyone works for free • All the money goes to charity, both in Finland and abroad. Escpecially to Senegal, Ethiopia and Russia • get about 88 000 € every year • About 4 times a year volunteers are packing a big lorry full with clothes to be sent to the Baltic countries • Over 70 volunteers are working regularly in the shop • The administrative and economic questions are conducted by the church • get about 88 000 € every year
