En Ka Society

The En Ka Society is a volunteer nonprofit in Winchester that raises money for local charities and helps residents in need. Its two main fundraisers are the En Ka Exchange, a resale shop selling gently worn clothing and accessories for women, men and teens, and the annual En Ka Fair. Profits are awarded as quarterly grants to charitable groups located in or serving Winchester, so shopping or donating clothes feeds directly back into the town.

The fair has been a Winchester tradition since 1934, growing from a single ride and a few games into a much-anticipated spring weekend with a parade, and it brings in about 90 percent of the society’s annual revenue. The Exchange traces its roots to the What Not Shop of 1944 and opened in 1958. A social service committee quietly provides emergency financial aid, food certificates, school support and scholarships through local social workers.

What to Know

• Since 2000, En Ka has given more than $3 million back to the community.
• The En Ka Pantry provides non-perishable food and personal care items to Winchester residents once a month.
• Outreach volunteers serve groups such as Meals on Wheels, the ABC House and the Mount Vernon House.
• The Exchange is open for sales from September through June and accepts clothing donations.