You have exactly one week to find Mum a Mothers Day gift and we have you covered!
Second Stitch
Second Stitch is a social enterprise that empowers women from diverse backgrounds, both economically and socially through the use of textiles. They provide subsidised training in textile production for migrant, refugee and asylum seekers. The team of seamstresses at Second Stitch can repair your much-loved garments and also make beautiful products for the shop in Coburg. Top selling items are circular velvet cushions, scrunchies, face masks and re-usable vege bags. Yes Please!
The Social Studio
Social Studio is a not-for-profit using up-cycled fashion as a vehicle for social change. Since opening their storefront on Smith St, Collingwood over a decade ago, Social Studio has built a sustainable business ecosystem that has provided education and employment opportunities for more than 780 youth from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Run don’t walk to get your hands on some stunning clothes, accessories, bags, scarves, socks and more.
South Asian Today
‘South Asian Today is Australia’s first media start-up for South Asian women and non-binary peoples.’ They create financial opportunities for South Asian creatives, journalists, and storytellers who have historically lacked representation in the media. South Asian Today believes in ‘independent journalism and highlights stories with a focus on race, gender, politics, caste, class, health and media representation.’
To show your support, come along to the market, have a chat and check out the gorgeous prints for sale. You can also donate here or buy them a coffee. Every print you purchase helps to pay the artists and writers.
Afghan Gallery Restaurant
The Victorian Trades Hall Council
Victorian Trades Hall council are an organising movement who co-ordinate the efforts of 41 unions and over 500,000 Victorian union Members. They will be at our pop-up market to share information about their COVIDsafe Workplace campaign. Bring all your questions!
Melbourne Pop-up Market
Sunday, May 1
10 am to 4 pm
Bridge Darebin Arts Hub & Community Hall
99 Leinster Grove, Thornbury VIC 3071
Tickets from $5 with $2 going to Foodbank to help flood-affected victims in Northern NSW and Queensland. Buy tickets here or at the door
Donate directly to Foodbank here
How can you support Welcome Merchant?
To support the work that we do here at Welcome Merchant, visit the links below:
Become our Patron
Donate on PayPal
Shop our Goody Boxes and Merch
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And of course, show your support by coming to our events! We would love to see you there.