After Trauma Empowerment Network - ATEN

08/29/2026

Here we are again, the last Saturday of the month! The Violet Rose invites you to SING for YOUR STUFF
That’s right, you read that correctly! You will receive up to $10 (no minimum purchase required) off your purchase just for singing a few lines of your favorite song! For added fun, or if you prefer not to sing, you can dance for your stuff too! The Violet Rose Gift & Thrift Shop - it’s a fun place to be and the proceeds go directly to After Trauma Empowerment Network- a nonprofit mental health organization that offers support for people who have experienced trauma. Thank you for your support!
Open 10-4
Hwy 2 Shubenacadie
If you bring resellable donations to the thrift shop or our Give or Take food pantry, you’ll receive a coupon for 25% OFF your next visit 💜

08/20/2026

It’s BAG DAY!! All clothing, shoes and books!! Drop by and strategically load up a bag of new to you things!!! There’s not an empty hanger left in the shop right now which means there’s a great selection of clothes for the whole family! All proceeds go directly to After Trauma Empowerment Network- a community based, nonprofit mental health organization that offers free counselling and peer support to people who have experienced trauma. Donations are appreciated during shop hours; Tue thru Sat 10am-4pm. Don’t forget your 25% OFF coupon for donating to the shop or the Violet Rose Give or Take Food Pantry!
Everything about the shop, our community room and our offices serve our communities. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. You truly do make a difference 💜

08/18/2026

SPIN~n~WIN today at the Violet Rose on little wheel with BIG DEALS!!! Come on in and have some fun!! If you’d like, please bring along any gently used household items, clothing, toys etc for the shop or food for the Give or Take Pantry with you and receive a coupon for 25%off your next purchase!! We really appreciate your donations. All proceeds go to After Trauma Empowerment Network- a community based nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to people who have experienced trauma. It’s a vital resource and the support is free. Your kindness and generosity by donating your household goods to this shop truly has an impact on people in a life changing way. Thank you all for all you do!
Open 10-4. 2836 hwy 2 in Shubie!

08/12/2026

BUY 1, GET 1 TODAY!! If you see Purple Pete waving you in today, it’s because you can buy one, get one on all clothing, shoes & books!! Open till 4pm! If that isn’t enough to entice a visit, how does receiving a 25% OFF coupon for bringing in some donations for the thrift shop and/or our Give or Take Food Pantry! We have all kinds of wonderful offers for our communities because we appreciate your support very much!! 2836 hwy 2 in Shubie town!!
Thank you, for supporting mental health and for supporting local💜

08/07/2026

Today, August 7th!! Calling all seniors -Come on into the Violet Rose and receive 50% OFF all your thrifty finds!!
Donations of clean, undamaged household items, clothing, toys, etc are appreciated anytime between Tuesday and Saturday from 10am-4pm! By doing so, you’ll receive a coupon for 25%OFF your next visit to the thrift shop!
Thank you for supporting local and thank you for supporting mental health 💜

08/01/2026

07/25/2026

Here we are again, the last Saturday of the month! The Violet Rose offers several special days throughout each month, but based on customer feedback, SING for YOUR STUFF is the funnest!!
That’s right, you read that correctly! You will receive up to $10 (no minimum purchase required) off your purchase just for singing a few lines of your favorite song! For added fun, or if you prefer not to sing, you can dance for your stuff too! The Violet Rose Gift & Thrift Shop - it’s a fun place to be and the proceeds go directly to After Trauma Empowerment Network- a nonprofit mental health organization that offers support for people who have experienced trauma. Thank you for your support!
Open 10-4
Hwy 2 Shubenacadie
If you bring resellable donations to the thrift shop or our Give or Take food pantry, you’ll receive a coupon for 25% OFF your next visit 💜

07/21/2026

Did you know that one of the most powerful ways to care for our planet is already waiting on the shelves of your local thrift shop?

💚 Every time you choose to thrift instead of buying new, you're giving clothing and household items a second life while helping reduce waste, pollution, and unnecessary consumption.

🌍 Why thrifting matters:
• The fashion industry is responsible for approximately 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
• Around the world, the equivalent of one garbage truck full of clothing is discarded every second.
• Less than 1% of textiles are recycled into new clothing, making reusing what already exists one of the best ways to reduce waste.
• In Canada, nearly 1.1 million tonnes of apparel end up in landfills every year.

Choosing second-hand means:
♻️ Keeping perfectly usable items out of landfills.
💧 Conserving the water, energy, and resources needed to make new products.
🌱 Reducing your environmental footprint.
❤️ Supporting your local community.

At Violet Rose Gift & Thrift Shop in Shubenacadie, your purchase does even more.

✨ 100% of every dollar raised goes directly to After Trauma Empowerment Network, providing free mental health support for individuals who have experienced trauma. Every purchase helps ensure that people can access compassionate, trauma-informed care regardless of their ability to pay.

When you shop with us, you're not just finding unique treasures—you are:
🌎 Helping protect our environment.
💜 Supporting free mental health services for trauma survivors.
🤝 Investing in a stronger, healthier community.

One purchase can make a difference in more ways than you might imagine.

Shop with purpose. Shop sustainably. Shop where every dollar creates hope.

Violet Rose Gift & Thrift Shop
📍 Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia

Together, we're giving new life to treasured items, protecting our planet, and helping people heal.

We appreciate donations of clean, undamaged household items, toys and clothing during our regular shop hours:
TUE-WED-THU-FRI-SAT 10am-4pm

Thank you for supporting local 💜

07/16/2026

It’s BAG DAY!! All clothing, shoes and books!! Stop by and check out Crystal and Karen’s reorganization of the shop while you pack a bag full of new to you things!!! All proceeds go directly to After Trauma Empowerment Network- a community based, nonprofit mental health organization that offers free counselling and peer support to people who have experienced trauma. Donations are appreciated during shop hours; Tue thru Sat 10am-4pm.
Everything about the shop, our community room and our offices is to serve our communities. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. You truly do make a difference 💜