Community Values
We honor integrity, passion, and camaraderie—Join us!
We challenge white supremacy, racism, transphobia, xenophobia, and sexism in all spaces and systems, including our own brick-and-mortar shop and online community.
We intentionally uplift and center the work and experiences of those marginalized because we understand that liberation will not be achieved without collective action, solidarity, and allyship.
As a member of The Op Shop community, I commit to upholding these values in my own conduct as well as in the conduct of my peers.
We practice continual self-awareness and assessment to ensure that we are living our values. We welcome call-ins/call-outs as we continue to learn and grow.
The Op Shop is living its values by supporting our communities.
The Op Shop donates to and supports local and national organizations that match these values.
Building relationships and networks with local activists and philanthropies to support local organizing with both money and time.
Divesting from Rochester Police by managing our own security. The Op Shop pays for security systems, cameras, and consulting time to ensure that we are not supporting the police state.