Established in 1962, the Woman’s Exchange is a nonprofit organization with a central purpose: To support a variety of programs for local cultural organizations affiliated with the arts. Funds are realized through our downtown store where merchandise is accepted both by donation and on consignment from individuals and organizations.
Established in 1962, the Woman’s Exchange is a nonprofit tax-exempt organization, IRS designated 501(c)3 with a central purpose: To support and enrich a variety of programs for local cultural organizations affiliated with the arts. Funds for this purpose are realized through our downtown store where merchandise to be sold is accepted both by donation and on consignment from individuals and organizations.
The Woman’s Exchange began operations in 1962 in the back room of the small building still standing on the corner of Palm Avenue and McAnsh Square. The enterprise, as a continuing means of fund raising for the Florida West Coast Symphony and the Youth Orchestra was the suggestion of Mrs. Eileen Gray, then Vice President of the Symphony Women’s Association. The shop was staffed by volunteers from the Symphony Women’s Association.
Since the Woman’s Exchange was founded in 1962, the total amount awarded in Grants and Scholarships is over Seven Million Dollars and Millions more in donated merchandise!
