3 Jun 2020
20 May 2020

Swap Tees for Sale!

Swap is having a t-shirt sale! Shirts are high-quality, soft cotton printed by local shop Icon Artistry. They’re perfect for a tie-dye project or for wearing as-is! Best of all, when you buy these shirts, you’re supporting our mission of sustainability and of helping families to play, share, and connect.

19 May 2020

Rainbow Connection

To show community support and spread sunshine while staying at home, neighborhoods have been creating rainbow art in windows and on sidewalks. Swap has joined the fun, and we hope you will, too! Look for Swap’s rainbow art in the windows and on the sidewalk next time you stroll or drive by the space and […]

19 May 2020

Going on a Bear Hunt!

Swap has joined in the neighborhood “bear hunt” fun by stationing some furry friends in our windows. 🐻🐰🦊🐶🐱 Stroll past Swap on your next neighborhood walk to say hi and see who you can spot in our windows (hint- there are more than just bears!) Maybe you’ll be inspired to have a teddy bear picnic […]

19 May 2020

Swap’s Secret Sanitizer Recipe

If you’re looking for a way to stay well when soap and water aren’t handy; we’re sharing our recipe for hand sanitizer. This recipe is simple, but makes effective, chemical-free hand sanitizer. It’s a great way to stay environmentally conscious and reduce use of plastic bottles. Most importantly, it helps you look out for the […]

18 May 2020

Activities for a Rainy Day

Included below are links to fun rainy day activities! They’re great activities for the whole family while everyone is stuck inside.  Make a rain gauge: https://tinyurl.com/ya5cpvvb10 fun things to do in the rain: https://tinyurl.com/y8xnvrem

5 May 2020

#GivingTuesdayNow 5/5/20

St. Johns Swapnplay is proud to participate in #GivingTuesdayNow – a new global day of giving and unity as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.   We exist to ease the burden on low- and moderate-income North Portland families by providing access to shared resources. We strive to be accessible and affordable to all providing low cost, no cost […]

13 Mar 2020

COVID-19 Closure

For the health and safety of our community, following PPS protocol, St. Johns Swapnplay will temporarily close effective Saturday, March 14th until further notice. All classes, activities, and recurring events are suspended at this time. Special events will be rescheduled at a later date. Please stay tuned for updates and announcements. If you have any […]

11 Mar 2020

Spring Plant Sale at Swap!

Purchase beautiful plants and starts for your home & garden; and Swap will receive 30% of the total sales! See here for order forms. Forms plus check payment are due no later than April 9th with an April 30th delivery date. You’re welcome to email your order to info@swapnplay.org (include family name, items, plus quantities) and mail payment to 7535 N. Chicago Ave […]

17 Feb 2020