The Toronto Women’s Bookstore, which in December faced the prospect of closing, will stay open thanks to an increase in sales and donations. The bookstore needed to raise $40,000 to stay open for three more months.
“We have raised up to $30,000 and have been able to the pay the bills,” said co-manager Alex MacFadyen. “We have had triple the sales in December than in the previous months.” MacFayden added that the store has received plenty of suggestions from community members on how to raise money.
Recent media attention helped boost sales, but news of financial problems has also led some suppliers to sever ties with the store. “We are having trouble with the academic course book suppliers,” said MacFadyen.
To donate, head to womensbookstore.com or call 416-922-8744.
