Big Deals Boutique in Nanaimo is a non-profit thrift store operated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Vancouver Island.
The Nanaimo Hospice Shoppe is a non-profit thrift store operated by the Nanaimo Community Hospice Society. It sells donated clothing, jewelry, books, household goods, and furniture, with all proceeds supporting hospice care and bereavement programs. Run with the help of volunteers, the shop provides an opportunity for the community to support compassionate end-of-life care.