Tips:
- This store is a donation drop-off location for The Period Purse.
- You can rent a mailbox and store your wine collection here.
- If you have a storage unit, you can drive your vehicle into the loading area that is enclosed and available 24 hours every day.
This review is a bit different. I came here to make a donation to The Period Purse. This DYMON is a drop-off for this charity that is dedicated to menstrual equity. It provides free period products from community partners and donations. It also has education programs across Canada.
I was at Sansotei Ramen and used a single stall washroom before I headed to shop at Square One. I noticed free sanitary pads and tampons for periods in the washroom. I thought that it was a thoughtful gesture.
We have food banks to support those who are having a tough time with groceries, especially as their prices continue to increase. What about folks who can't afford to get period products? I have been fortunate that I have not struggled in this area, but there are folks that have who could use a break.
I did a search and found The Period Purse. Perfect! You have the option to donate to this charity. You get a tax receipt if your donation is at least $25.
You can also donate period products. I like that it accepts open boxes of disposable pads and tampons, as well as new, unopened reusable products.
After work a couple of Wednesdays ago, I drove over to DYMON. I was heading eastbound along The Queensway. DYMON is on the left, but it's an interesting setup to make a left turn.
I basically had to pass by DYMON because there's a barricade as you go up the overpass and down it. I made a u-turn at Kipling Avenue and then turned right onto Vansco Road.
There's a RUDY burger joint before you turn right, which is across from DYMON. There's an IKEA across The Queensway from both DYMON and RUDY.
In other words, YOU HAVE STORES THAT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS IN THEIR NAMES IN THIS AREA. How coincidental is that commonality?
I found a parking spot in front of the main doors. I backed into a spot and headed over there.
I was a bit shocked to find that DYMON has kitchen and storage accessories. I felt like I was in a Winners store, but a fancier version of it.
I was definitely not in a U-Haul store. The floors were shiny and spotless.
It was bright and inviting. It was clean. I saw a few sales. It was cool.
I was heading over to Guest Services when a female staffer was flagging me by saying hi behind me. She asked if I needed any help. I said that I was dropping off a donation for The Period Purse. She nodded and said that I'd be hitting Guest Services ahead and to my right.
She frankly startled me. I was heading in the right direction. I will say that she was trying to be helpful, but I felt like she was chasing me down as I was walking.
I ended up in a spacious area. There was a FedEx vehicle that pulled into this area. There were a handful of vehicles. If you have a storage unit, you can drive into this area to load and unload your stuff. I saw dollies to help out.
I also saw mailboxes that you can rent. All services in this area are 24 hours. I like that you don't have to deal with weather if you are moving your goods in and out of your storage area. You drive into this area that keeps you and your vehicle dry and safe.
I also saw a wine cellar area. You can house your wine here. It apparently has a bunch of controls, from humidity to lighting, to ensure that you wine collection is in pristine condition.
It was a fascinating visit! I learned so much dropping off a donation to a cause that had nothing to do with storage or moving.
At Guest Services, a nice man said hi and asked if I had a donation in my paper bag with handles. I did. He happily took it from me. I was pleased that I did my part.
I don't have the need to rent a storage unit. It was nice to see a more modern approach here. I last visited a U-Haul store in Winnipeg eons ago when I moved from Rochester, MN to the city. That store was never as nice and appealing as this DYMON.
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