OUR INITIATIVES
MY PEOPLE'S MARKET SUMMER 2022 INTERVIEWS
We were so fortunate to be able to go visit the summer 2022 @mypeoplesmarket and talk to so many wonderful business owners and feature their favorite products on our story (look at our video for more info)! These were just a few of the many amazing BIPOC owned businesses at the market! Watch our highlight video to see these business owners' favorite products and shop using the links we posted! If you were unable to go physically to the market, this is a wonderful "virtual" way to shop from these amazing BIPOC owned businesses!
FINALS PEER REVIEW
In January 2022, we launched essay peer review sessions for students needing help editing their finals/midterms lab reports, essays, or research papers! All proceeds will went towards helping support BIPOC families in our community.
YOUTHVENTURE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2021
Doing some last minute holiday shopping? Check out these gift choices, all created by businesses owned by people of color! Please consider supporting local BIPOC owned businesses this holiday season! If you want to learn more about these businesses, including their stories and struggles, check out our corresponding podcast episodes that highlighted their business! Go follow and support in any way you can! Link in bio for all of the business websites!
MY PEOPLE'S MARKET WINTER VISIT
In December 2021, we got to meet so many of the AMAZING businesses that we've previously interviewed, and so many more at the @mypeoplesmarket !! This holiday season, please support these wonderful BIPOC owned businesses!
MY PEOPLE'S MARKET SUMMER VISIT
In August 2021, we visited the summer BIPOC My People's Market, and got to visit the amazing BIPOC-owned businesses at the My People's Market. We finally got to meet some of the businesses we have previously featured and interviewed, in-person! We also got to meet some new businesses (that you might learn more about soon 👀)!
SUMMER VIRTUAL SESSIONS
In the summer of 2021, we conducted 8 weekly STEM focused virtual courses, with a session length ranging from 5-8 weeks long.
BOTTLE DEPOSIT
In May 2021, we were finally able to get these bottles and cans recycled after our bottle drive! In total, we raised about 50 dollars!! Thank you so much to everyone who helped out and donated! And a huge thank you to Felton and Mary's for these amazing t-shirts! If you want one of these awesome shirts check out Felton & Mary's Artisan Foods!
OUR PODCAST
Since March 2021, we have been posting weekly episodes on our podcast, PDX Business Spotlight, in which we interview local BIPOC owned business owners and share their stories. In an attempt to increase recognition and boost awareness of the beautiful BIPOC business community in Portland, we have shared more than 35 BIPOC business stories within the 4 seasons published so far. To learn more, check Our Podcast page!
VIRTUAL SESSIONS
In February 2021, we conducted 4 new virtual session weekly courses. Additionally, we held personalized online tutoring and homework help for students in grades 1-8.
CHRISTMAS DONATION
After conducting workshops for months, we went over to Costco to buy canned food items for underprivileged families. We are so thankful to all the parents that considered enrolling students and donating to our cause. Our team was proud to be able to provide a good Christmas meal to the families!
WINTER BREAK CAMP
In December 2020, we held a 2-week long virtual winter break camp with holiday themed lessons, projects, and games!
