Wear2Start

📣Calling all potential volunteers📣

At Wear2Start, our volunteers make everything possible. Every time a client steps forward with confidence, it is because a community showed up for them.

We are expanding our team and inviting you to be part of something truly special. We have a place for everyone, whether you want to support clients in our boutique, sort donations, manage social media, or help with remote admin tasks.

No matter your schedule, you can help build confidence and dignity.

Ready to make a difference? Join us today!
https://wear2start.com/how-to-help/

📣 Calling all vendors📣

Are you a local maker, artist, creator, or small business looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community this holiday season?
The Wear2Start Winter Market is a celebration of community, connection, and 25 years of confidence.

🗓 November 14 & 15, 2026
📍 James Bay Community School Centre

We are seeking vendors who:
• Create distinctive, handmade, or locally sourced products
• Prioritize community engagement and relationship-building
• Are committed to supporting a local non-profit organization driving meaningful impact
• Are dedicated to fostering welcoming and inclusive environments

By participating, you will not only showcase your business to holiday shoppers but also support Wear2Start programs that empower self-identified women and gender-diverse individuals in advancing toward confidence, stability, and employment.

💵 Vendor Tables: $225 for both days

Applications are open now, and we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today: https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market

Know a vendor who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post. Together, let's build a market that celebrates community, confidence, and local talent.

What does “self-identified” women mean? To everyone at Wear2Start it means any individual who identifies as a woman. Cis or trans, it doesn’t matter. You’re all valid!

To all the trans women who come through our doors: You deserve love, you deserve kindness, and you deserve respect.

Our volunteers will work with you to ensure that your experience at the boutique is one of compassion. We’ll help you find clothing that fits you. Boosts your confidence, and helps you further your journey to becoming the woman you always were.

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❄️ Vendor Spotlight Opportunity ❄️

Are you a local maker, artist, creator, or small business looking for a meaningful way to connect with your community this holiday season?
The Wear2Start Winter Market is more than a shopping event—it's a celebration of community, connection, and 25 Years of Confidence.

🗓 November 14 & 15, 2026
📍 James Bay Community School Centre

We're looking for vendors who:
✨ Create unique, handmade, or locally sourced products
✨ Value community and connection
✨ Want to support a local non-profit making a difference
✨ Believe in creating welcoming and inclusive spaces

By participating, you'll not only showcase your business to holiday shoppers, you'll also help support Wear2Start programs that empower self-identified women and gender-diverse individuals on their journey toward confidence, stability, and employment.

💵 Vendor Tables: $225 for both days

Applications are open now, and we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply today: https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market

Know a vendor who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post. Together, let's build a market that celebrates community, confidence, and local talent.

At Wear2Start, we encounter a diverse range of individuals. This quote reflects a client’s experience and the positive impact we’ve had on them.

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Wear2Start is currently seeking to expand its team. We are looking for individuals who are eager to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

We are currently recruiting new members for our social media team. This role includes, but is not limited to, creating Reels, posts, event pages, planning social media campaigns and graphic designs (using Canva).

Our social media volunteers help create connections within our communities.

Wear2Start welcomes everyone. We are committed to building a diverse team of volunteers to support our work. Diversity is our strength, not our weakness.

If you are looking for a way to give back, connect with your community and make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply or learn more:
https://wear2start.com/how-to-help/

The Wear2Start Mission Wear2Start is a volunteer-driven non-profit society that provides a personalized wardrobe experience to empower all self-identified women to dress their best to reach their goals.

🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈

We’re excited to share stories and experiences from members of the LGBTQ+ community throughout June, shining a light on our efforts to support LGBTQ+ individuals. As always everyone is welcome at Wear2Start.

We hope everyone here has a wonderful Pride month!

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Here are some fun ways to help Wear2Start!

Did you know you can donate your recycling refund? When you drop off your bottles at your local Return-It Bottle Depot, just ask the attendant counting them if you can donate the refund to an account!

You’ll need our account name
Wear2Start Society
And its number:
2920. (this # is unique to the Glanford Ave location)

That’s all there is to it! Your refund will be donated to Wear2Start. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated, and go towards helping self-identified women across Greater Victoria.

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❄️✨ Vendors, this is your sign to apply! ✨❄️

The Wear2Start Winter Market is shaping up to be an incredible celebration of community, creativity, and connection, and we’re still looking for amazing vendors to join us.

🗓 November 14 & 15, 2026
📍 James Bay Community School Centre

As part of our 25 Years of Confidence celebration, we’re intentionally creating a welcoming and community-focused market that supports local businesses while raising funds for Wear2Start programs.
We’re looking for:
✨ Makers
✨ Artists & creatives
✨ Small businesses
✨ Women-led + gender-diverse-led businesses
✨ Community-focused vendors
💵 2-Day Vendor Table: $225

This market is more than just selling products, it’s about being part of a meaningful event that uplifts community and supports individuals moving toward confidence, stability, and well-being.

Apply today:
https://form-can.keela.co/the-wear2start-winter-market

Please share with your favourite local makers and small businesses .

Thanks a bunch to everyone who came to Music Bingo last night! Your support is what keeps us going. Thanks for all the laughs, and we’re looking forward to seeing you again next time.