Up Shoppe
Click HERE to download the Up Shoppe Brochure.
For more detailed information visit the Up Shoppe website
The Up Shoppe is a program of the North End Women’s Centre that:
- builds employment skills in local women, and
- revitalizes Selkirk Avenue.
The Up Shoppe is a store that offers new and gently used items at a very low cost.
We use the money from sales to keep the store open and support our employment programs.
We rely on donations from individuals and businesses. All donated items are put to good use:
- furniture and household items are redistributed to the Oyate Tipi Furniture Project,
- any surplus items are picked up by other charitable organizations.
Items sold through the store support the employment of community women who run the business and administer the many programs that the Up Shoppe supports.
The store also offers many volunteer opportunities for community women.
Up Shoppe merchandise
Up Shoppe Merchandise
- gently used women’s business clothes
- baby layettes
- shoes, purses and belts
- family clothing
- small household goods
- jewellery and hair accessories
- basic health and beauty products
- jewellery by local artists
- infant clothing and accessories
- gift baskets and other treasures!
Up Shoppe Programs
Retail Training Program
This program offers on-the-job retail training for up to one year.
The program helps participants to:
- learn about retail,
- build employability skills,
- increase their life skills,
- improve their self esteem,
- build a resume, and
- search for a stable job.
The program is for women who live in the North End or Inner City.
The Up Shoppe staff creates a positive and supportive work environment for all participants.
Referral Program
The Up Shoppe provides family clothing, shoes, small housewares, linen, and infant layettes to women who meet certain criteria and are referred by partner agencies or NEWC.
The program is for women who:
- had to suddenly leave home without their belongings,
- gave birth recently, or
- had to take in a family member.
Fine Option Program
This program provides an opportunity for women to work off fines that they have accrued through the criminal justice system. Women are welcome to work in the safe and comfortable environment of the Up Shoppe and are granted flexible scheduling and priority access to any services of the North End Women’s Centre.
Quizzzz… ( look in “Friends” for answers)
5. We offer free programs and services only to Aboriginal women. (Yes/No)