About OPIRG Brock
Founded in 1988, OPIRG Brock is the Niagara-based chapter of the Ontario Public Interest Research Group.
OPIRG Brock works with students, service providers, community members, labour unions, artists and activists to build collaboration, connections, and communities of abundance. OPIRG Brock connects people to campus and community activism and services through our projects like the Niagara Free Store, the Anti-Racism Sponsorship Fund, the DisOrientation Guide to Niagara, and the Niagara Skills Network.
Resources, organizations and campaigns to check out:
Check out opirgbrock.com/events for an up-to-date list of local community and activist events, workshops, webinars, organizing meetings, rallies, and more.
Local Provincial, Federal and international campaigns & resources to check out:
- Medicine for the Resistance Podcast
- Declaration of Support: Justice for Migrant Sex Workers from Butterfly – (Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network)
- Open Letter: Full Immigration Status for All
Shop OPIRG Brock’s Anti-Capitalist Gift List for rad gifts for activists!
The Niagara Free Store
Have items you don’t need anymore? OPIRG Brock’s Niagara Free Store will take your donations!
Drop off locations:
- CUPE 4207 Office, GLA 123, main campus
- Marilyn I. Walker Campus, 15 Artists Common, St. Catharines
- OPIRG Brock Office, MCC 313, main campus
- Fine Grind Cafe, 37 James Street, St. Catharines
Check out opirgbrock.com/niagarafreestore to see when & where the next Free Store is.
Current priority donation items:
Winter clothing/accessories | Reusable bags and tote bins | Kitchenware | Industrial Shelves
Items the Free Store will accept & distribute:
Accessories | Art & Collectibles | Audio & Electronices | Bikes | Books | Gardening Supplies | Gently-used Clothing | Hobby & Craft items | Houseware & Kitchenwares | Musical Instruments | Pet Supples | School Supplies | Small Appliances & Furniture | Sporting & Exercise Gear | Tools | Toys & Games