I asked some of my favorite stores for one good reason to support independent manufacturing and retail, and if they are pledging to donate to any charitable organizations this year. What they had to say mirrors so much of my heart and soul, and I hope it illuminates the human touch behind the small shops of our city.
“Money spent at a locally-owned shop goes straight back into the local economy. Someone buying something from my shop enables me to pay my employees, which then enables them to take care of themselves and put their money back into the economy. It’s a very real chain reaction.”—Jessica Lawson, Dea Dia
Local Boutiques Making Charitable Contributions
Altar PDX: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Black Lives Matter, Planned Parenthood
Palace Vintage: Girls, Inc.
Rock N Rose: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
WildFang: Planned Parenthood
Folly: Planned Parenthood, ACLU
Frances May Shop: ACLU, PICA, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Planned Parenthood, SPLC
Betsy & Iya: Girls, Inc, Friends of the Children
Communion: Girls, Inc., Oregon Humane Society
Gem Gem: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Worn Path: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Dea Dia: International Rescue Committee, Standing Rock Medic and Healers Council
Read the whole post by Cassie Ridgway of the Portland Mercury here
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