At Move Over Martha, we’ve always believed that small actions can create big change. Whether it’s choosing eco-friendly swaps, giving a second life to upcycled materials, or supporting local makers, our mission is rooted in community care. That’s why partnering with and supporting HighJinx means so much to us.
If you’ve ever stepped inside HighJinx, or even just heard about the work they do, you’ll know it’s so much more than a store. It’s a community hub, a refuge, and a lifeline for people in Ottawa who are navigating some of life’s hardest challenges. Their “store” model is intentionally unconventional: part social enterprise thrift shop, part community space, part drop-in centre. And all of it is powered by compassion.
What Makes HighJinx So Special?
HighJinx shows what happens when community care is centred around dignity. Instead of building barriers, they remove them. Instead of bureaucracy, they offer warmth. Instead of “services,” they offer connection. Their work includes:
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Providing furniture, household items, and essentials to people who are rebuilding their lives
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Offering food, support, and community to those experiencing housing or income insecurity
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Showing up with zero judgment and creating a place where everyone is treated like a neighbour
Every dollar donated and every item purchased goes directly back into keeping these programs going, no red tape, no middle steps.
Why We Support HighJinx
As a small business rooted in sustainability, community, and kindness, supporting HighJinx feels like a natural extension of our purpose. We know the power of feeling supported, seen, and uplifted and HighJinx offers that to people in the most meaningful ways.
That’s why during our Stocking Stuffer Market, we choose to make the event more than just a market. Through pay-what-you-can admission that goes directly to HighJinx, we invite our customers to join us in supporting this incredible work.
Your donations, big or small, help HighJinx:
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Keep their doors open to those who need a safe space
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Provide emergency furniture, linens, and essentials
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Help neighbours move into stable, comfortable homes
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Foster a sense of connection and belonging
Together, we aren’t just raising funds. We’re strengthening the fabric of our community.
Community Care Is Part of Who We Are
Move Over Martha isn’t just about creating beautiful, sustainable goods — it’s about doing business differently. Supporting HighJinx is one of the ways we choose to give back, stay grounded, and ensure our work ripples outward in positive ways.
When you shop with us, visit our markets, or share our posts, you become part of this impact too.
Thank you for showing up. Thank you for supporting local. And most of all, thank you for helping us lift up a community space that lifts so many others every single day.
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