Congratulations to the Fall 2022 Business Skills Cohort! 
Hats off to our new gads! Last month we had 16 talented entrepreneurs walk the…
Employ to EmpowerDecember 1, 2022
We need your help to empower Downtown Eastside entrepreneurs 
Employ to Empower is working to create a community of entrepreneurs in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside,…
Robert JagoNovember 16, 2022
Unique mentoring program ‘unlocks power’ of budding Downtown Eastside entrepreneurs 
Barbara Gastelum is a wonderful example of a dedicated Vancouver entrepreneur bringing her unique artistic…
Employ to EmpowerNovember 10, 2022
Vancouver Election Series: Cardboard Project Podcast 
Our podcast is getting political– municipal election-wise, that is! A brand-new series on the…
Employ to EmpowerOctober 8, 2022
Yvonne Mark: Salmon Soup for the Soul 
Yvonne Mark is the captivating voice of "Salmon Soup for the Soul," a collection of…
Employ to EmpowerOctober 8, 2022
Barbara Gastelum: Expressive Arts Therapist 
Barbara Gastelum believes that we all can function as healthy, loving human beings with respect…
Employ to EmpowerApril 26, 2022
Martin Haridge: The Walking Stick Dude 
Martin Haridge is the owner and operator of The Walking Stick Dude. A semi-retired construction…
Employ to EmpowerMarch 24, 2022
Mikaela Fyfe: Bring Your Own Vinyl 
Esthetician and makeup artist Mikaela Fyfe wants to take the hair removal experience to a…
Employ to EmpowerMarch 17, 2022
Julie Melanie: Enviro Bag Evolution 
Julie Melanie, the creative mind and nurturing soul behind Enviro Bag Evolution, has been a…
Employ to EmpowerMarch 4, 2022
Dream Worth Sharing | The Cardboard Project Episode 3 
“It doesn’t matter what age you are - never give up on your dreams.” In…
Employ to EmpowerJanuary 2, 2022
Finding the Diamonds in the Rough | The Cardboard Project Episode 2 
A member of the Downtown Eastside (DTES) community for 48, going on 49, years, Elwood…
Employ to EmpowerJanuary 2, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Being a Donation Champion 
A little about The Street Store... The Vancouver Street Store is a free outdoor pop-up…
Employ to EmpowerOctober 25, 2021
