12.20.23 - My Sisters Place Charity Auction

ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO:Established in 2007, the Micro Enterprise program at My Sisters Place, empowers women to learn a full complement of skills that may lead to re-entering the workplace, further educational pursuits, or entrepreneurial opportunities. These skills include marketing, business planning, sales and inventory management. Each piece of jewelry or textile created represents hours of learning, mentoring and community building among the members of the collective.Micro Enterprise participants are women who have mentally prepared themselves to take this next step which demands their tenacious commitment and discipline. A close network of supportive artisans welcomes vetted newcomers into the enterprise all the while embracing the importance of team. A dedicated Micro Enterprise Facilitator oversees this venture, encouraging women to take ownership of key functions of the business with the goal of improving their socio-economic status and overall well-being. Income generated is split at 80% to the individual and 20% back to support the program. The environment is respectful and encouraging and women often develop friendships outside of the program.