Melrose Trading Post

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About the Business

When Vision meets Opportunity

Greenway was founded in 1997 by Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz, theatre producers living in the Fairfax district who sought to create a bridge between the arts and education that could have a measurable impact on the local community. Toward this end they founded the Melrose Trading Post, an antiques and collectibles flea market held every Sunday in the Fairfax H.S. parking lot.

Powered by Greenway, operated by student volunteers and Greenway staff, and governed by Greenway's Friends of Fairfax, the Melrose Trading Post raises invaluable support for student and school activities not provided for in the school budget such as student clubs, scholarships, uniforms and field trips.

The founding of the Melrose Trading Post marked the beginning of a vital partnership between Greenway and Fairfax High. The union serves as an entrepreneurial model of how a not-for-profit organization on a high school campus can build bridges throughout the community.

Established in 1997.

Business Name

Melrose Trading Post

Specialties

The Melrose Trading Post is held every Sunday in the parking lot at Fairfax High School, where attendees browse the wares of 275 eclectic vendors. Powered by Greenway Arts Alliance and run by and for Greenway's Friends of Fairfax, The Melrose Trading Post is widely regarded as the most successful, ongoing fundraising event in the history of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Working in tandem with Fairfax High School administration, teachers and parents, Greenway Co-Artistic Directors, Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz, envisioned the Melrose Trading Post as a means for the students to make a significant contribution to their own success through raising money for school programs and increasing confidence and self-esteem.

Amenities

Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Accepts Cryptocurrency, Valet Parking, Street Parking, Private Lot Parking, Dogs Allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Women-owned, Open to All, Bike Parking

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• Shopping

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• Los Angeles, California, United States
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• California, United States
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• United States
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Flea Markets