Wear2Start

08/21/2026

The Wear2Start Winter Market is currently seeking exceptional vendors to join us.

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are dedicated to curating a market that is warm, welcoming, and community-focused, reflecting the core values of Wear2Start.

Event Details:

Dates: November 14 & 15, 2026

Location: James Bay Community School Centre

Vendor Fee: $225 for a 2-Day Table

We are seeking:

Local makers and artisans

Small businesses

Women-led and gender-diverse-led enterprises

Community-minded entrepreneurs

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and participate in a meaningful community initiative supporting Wear2Start programs.

Applications are now open, and spaces are filling steadily. Apply today at **https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market**

08/08/2026

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08/07/2026

Hey Everyone!

We would just like to say a quick thank you to Warm Gift shop in Esquimalt for their generous donation of a $50 gift card for our last music bingo night.

You can check out their awesome shop at the link below

https://warmgiftshop.com/

A bright and inviting space, with a selection that goes beyond the ordinary. Offering a blend of handmade crafts, locally sourced delights, and timeless classics. Located in the beautiful community of Esquimalt, BC, on the traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.

08/05/2026

The Wear2Start Winter Market is currently seeking exceptional vendors to join us.

Applications are now open, and spaces are filling steadily. Apply today at
https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market

Event Details:
Dates: November 14 & 15, 2026
Location: James Bay Community School Centre
Vendor Fee: $225 for a 2-Day Table

We are seeking:
Local makers and artisans
Small businesses
Women-led and gender-diverse-led enterprises
Community-minded entrepreneurs

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and participate in a meaningful community initiative supporting Wear2Start programs.

07/28/2026

The Wear2Start Winter Market is currently seeking exceptional vendors to join us.

As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we are dedicated to curating a market that is warm, welcoming, and community-focused, reflecting the core values of Wear2Start.

Event Details:
Dates: November 14 & 15, 2026
Location: James Bay Community School Centre
Vendor Fee: $225 for a 2-Day Table

We are seeking:
Local makers and artisans
Small businesses
Women-led and gender-diverse-led enterprises
Community-minded entrepreneurs

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and participate in a meaningful community initiative supporting Wear2Start programs.

Applications are now open, and spaces are filling steadily. Apply today at https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market

07/24/2026

Hey Everyone! We're looking to expand our team. We're looking to fill some spots on our Saturday team for Client appointments.

We have two shifts available on Saturdays: 9:00am to 12:30pm and 12:00pm to 4:00pm.

Tasks involve:

-Working with clients, helping to style outfits that fit their needs.
-Making and Answering phone calls
-Maintaining Boutique and storerooms

If you're interested in joining our team, check the link below
https://wear2start.com/how-to-help/

07/23/2026

📣 Calling all local makers, artists, and small businesses!

Join our Wear2Start Winter Market on Nov 14-15, 2026

📍James Bay Community School Centre.

We're looking for vendors who create unique products, prioritise community engagement, and support local non-profits.

💵 $225 for a 2-day vendor table.

Apply now: https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market 👉 Tag a vendor who'd be a great fit! Let's build a market that celebrates community, confidence, and local talent.

07/22/2026

Wear2Start Needs Clothing!
We are currently in great need of the following items:
👖 size 12 pants,
👚 size 16 tops,
👞 size 8 shoes,
👗 size 16 dresses.
Your support helps us make a difference!

07/18/2026

Every person has a story, and every new chapter begins with courage.

At Wear2Start, we believe clothing can be so much more than what we wear. It can help us reconnect with our confidence, recognize our strength, and move forward feeling ready for what comes next.

Your story is yours to own, and you deserve to feel empowered every step of the way.

07/17/2026

We'd like to highlight the thoughts of one of our donors. Wear2Start is incredibly grateful for everyone who contributes. Without your support, we wouldn't be able to empower self-identified women in the ways that we do. Thank you!