Oct 22, 1-5pm: HER Market to Celebrate BIPOC Women Entrepreneurs - Free to All!
SATURDAY: HER Market to celebrate BIPOC women entrepreneurs, uplift and encourage young women to dream.
WHAT:
HER Market features BIPOC women business owners, providing them a platform to share their beautiful talents and craftsmanship. Participating artists and organizations include The Hussle Way, Broke Girl Cakes, Tahjané Collection, Just Hair Beauty Salon, Rich Cream and more.
The event also connects attendees with service organizations that offer resources and supports that foster growth and healing in young people, including WomenFirst, Ladybugs Academy, Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette and more.
There will be live music from DJ Aspen, free food and raffle with excellent prizes.
There is no cost to attend. The market is open to people of all backgrounds and identities.
WHO:
S.E.E.D. is one of several organizations that received an investment from the City of Portland to bolster efforts aimed at addressing factors that perpetuate cycles of violence and trauma in communities most impacted by gun violence.
HER Market is organized by S.E.E.D., an organization launched in September by founder and longtime Portlander Ericka Elliott.
“I founded S.E.E.D. to create opportunities for connection and growth for young women in our community. I want them to know there are people who care and a community that is here to support them,” says founder Ericka Elliott. “I also know that seeing is believing. With Her Market, the vision is to encourage and uplift young women to dream.”
WHEN:
Saturday, October 22, 2022
1:00 – 5:00pm
WHERE:
T.E.A.M. Center
115 SE 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
WHY:
S.E.E.D. is an organization designed to connect young women with trauma-informed support and guidance to build a better future for themselves. Most of the young women served by the organization experience pain and trauma connected to violence and/or abuse. Recognizing the healing potential that comes from caring and connection, S.E.E.D. seeks to provide young women opportunities to dream and excel.
Research shows that role models have an increased benefit for women who experience bias, systemic and institutional barriers, and negative stereotypes. Launched on the belief that seeing is believing, HER Market spotlights BIPOC female entrepreneurs who represent what’s possible and inspire young women to see a brighter future. Offering encouragement and hope is a powerful step to support their healing.
ABOUT S.E.E.D.:
S.E.E.D. is a startup organization focused on providing opportunities for connection, healing and hope for young women who have been impacted by trauma caused by violence and/or abuse. Through support groups, connections to resources, and community events, S.E.E.D. provides opportunities for young women and girls to make connections, be supported by their community and grow into their best selves.