Meet The Hosts
What started as an idea to host a clothing swap, initiated by Tania Maduro, quickly grew into something more. After connecting with others who had hosted similar events, the vision expanded through collaboration and community support.
With The Garde Arts Center opening their doors to host a space that welcomed both the community and local youth, the first event came to life, and now, we’re entering our fourth year!!
Thank you so much for being part of it.
The Re:Co Project
Event Curator
SECT Swap is a project of The Re:Co Project, a heart-led initiative that brings people together through community swaps, gatherings, and shared resources. Rooted in connection, sustainability, and mutual care, it creates spaces where people can show up for one another in real life.
The Garde Arts Center
Event Sponsor
SE Connecticut’s non-profit home for the performing arts, cinema and education, the Garde Arts Center was founded in 1985 to save, restore and operate in the heart of downtown New London the historic (1926) Garde Theater and Building as a regional cultural gathering place and economic catalyst.
CT Travel & Social Club: Wanderlust Sisters
Event Co-Host
Wanderlust Sisters – CT Women’s Social + Travel Club is a community for women looking to make real connections... locally and globally. Through social events, travel experiences, and intentional gatherings, they create spaces where women can meet, explore, and build lasting friendships.
Note to Self - Podcast + Community Events
Event Co-Host
Note to Self is a podcast and community event series creating spaces for bigger conversations rooted in healing, connection, and collective growth. It is a container where people come together as students of life, alongside different voices and perspectives, to explore the experiences that shape how we think, relate, and move through the world.
The Union Room - Event Venue
Event Co-Host
The Union Room is an intimate event venue in New London, Connecticut, designed for micro-weddings, showers, private parties, pop-ups, and special celebrations. With a garden-inspired style and thoughtfully curated atmosphere, we've created a beautiful backdrop for gathering, celebrating, and making meaningful memories.
Where Donations Go
Organizations receiving redistributed items from our events

Safe Futures
Safe Futures saves lives, restores hope and changes the future for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and trafficking in southeastern Connecticut.

Homeless Hospitality Center
The Homeless Hospitality Center is a place of safety and welcome to adults facing homelessness in southeastern Connecticut.

The Madonna Place
Madonna Place strengthens families to prevent child abuse and neglect through our comprehensive services of education, advocacy, and community collaboration.
We envision a future where families have the resources to thrive together, and where every child grows up in a safe, supportive home - fostering healthier and resilient communities that support each other for generations to come.

New London Rehab & Care
New London Rehabilitation and Care is your home away from home for skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with an elegant, home-like environment and state of the art therapy and equipment.

Loving Hands of SECT
Was created to continue to help the homeless and families in need.
We go out directly into the community with food and clothes.

















