Anyone who’s visited Gaye’s Vintage, whether that be in Knighton Ave or its new home in McIntosh Street, would know Carol’s smiling face and her dedication to Helping Hands. You may also know that everything Carol does to keep Gaye’s Vintage looking perfect is in honour of Gaye.

Our beautiful Gaye was the manager of our little Op Shop in Knighton Avenue - she’s the one who put her heart and soul into turning it into the vintage wonderland many of you know it as today. Gaye not only created a beautiful space, she also lived out the values of kindness, inclusivity, and graciousness every single day.

We very fittingly made the decision to rename the shop to “Gaye’s Vintage Shop” in recognition of the enormous impact she had on our charity. On the day we promised Gaye that her shop would be her legacy, Carol made a similar commitment to her best friend – that she would ensure that Gaye’s Vintage would live on, and she would uphold everything that Gaye held dear.

It's because of Carol’s promise, and her dedication to upholding it, that we have made the decision to once again rename our vintage shop.

On Saturday, we celebrated Carol and the effort she goes to everyday to ensure that her best friend’s legacy lives on. Her tireless commitment to Gaye’s Vintage shines through in everything she does, which is why we’re very excited to announce the new name…

~ Gaye’s and Carol’s Vintage Store ~

We know that Gaye was smiling down on Saturday and we are so grateful that so many came along to help us celebrate!