Make Change Market returns to Heritage Hall on November 20
Employ to Empower's Make Change Market brings 20 local entrepreneurs facing systemic barriers to Heritage Hall on Main Street on November 20, from 5 to 9 pm. Admission is free.
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Employ to Empower's Make Change Market returns to Heritage Hall on Main Street on November 20, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm. Admission is free, and Employ to Empower's own website confirms the date and venue.
The biannual pop-up market features 20 local entrepreneurs who face barriers including mental health challenges, disabilities and substance use, Vancouver Is Awesome reports. Products on offer include jewellery, holiday gift boxes, colouring books, tarot readings and specialty food.
About the charity
Employ to Empower is a Vancouver registered charity that provides free entrepreneurship training, mentorship and community support. The market is part of its three-step training program covering sales processing, booth design and pre-event marketing, Vancouver Is Awesome reports.
Employ to Empower works with people facing systemic barriers by providing free training, mentorship and community support. The charity's registered number is 767768286 RR 0001. It operates on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and səlilwətaɬ nations.
What to expect
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that people who RSVP will be entered to win a round-trip for two on Helijet's scheduled helicopter service between Vancouver and Nanaimo, valued at $1,000. The first 50 guests will receive complimentary limited-edition cookies from IcedbyDee. Peacasa Chips will provide complimentary hot chocolate and chickpea chips on the night.
For many of the entrepreneurs, the market is an opportunity to make their first sale and get real-world feedback, Vancouver Is Awesome reports. Attending the market is part of the training program's three-step process. Purchases help keep the non-profit running, allowing it to offer its free programs to more people.
Raffle prizes include passes to the Vancouver Christmas Market, Capilano Suspension Bridge and other local spots, Vancouver Is Awesome reports.
How to attend
Make Change Market runs on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main St. Admission is free. RSVP is available through Employ to Empower's website at employtoempower.com.
Questions this story answers
When and where is Make Change Market?
Make Change Market is on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm at Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street in Vancouver. Admission is free. Employ to Empower's own website confirms the date and time. RSVP is available through the event page.
What is Employ to Empower?
Employ to Empower is a Vancouver registered charity that provides free entrepreneurship training, mentorship and community support to people facing systemic barriers such as disability, mental health challenges and substance use. The charity's registration number is 767768286 RR 0001. Vancouver Is Awesome reports it is award-winning and has been operating in the city for several years.
What can I find at the market?
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that 20 local entrepreneurs will sell a range of products and services, including colouring books, tarot readings, small-batch ghee, clay jewellery and holiday gift boxes. Each vendor is a participant in Employ to Empower's training program.
Is Make Change Market free?
Yes, admission is free, though donations are welcomed. Employ to Empower's own website and Vancouver Is Awesome both confirm the market is free to attend. RSVPing in advance enters attendees into a prize draw.
What prizes are available at the market?
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that people who RSVP will be entered to win a round-trip for two on Helijet's helicopter service between Vancouver and Nanaimo. The first 50 guests will receive complimentary cookies from IcedbyDee. Peacasa Chips will also provide complimentary hot chocolate and chickpea chips.
What is the purpose of the market for the entrepreneurs?
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that many entrepreneurs may be making their first sale at the market, which offers real-world experience and feedback. The market is part of a three-step training program in sales processing, booth design and pre-event marketing run by Employ to Empower.
Is this the first Make Change Market?
No. Vancouver Is Awesome describes Make Change Market as a biannual pop-up market, meaning Employ to Empower runs it twice a year. The November 20 event at Heritage Hall is the latest in a continuing series. The charity has been running entrepreneurship training and community markets in Vancouver for several years as part of its free programs for people facing systemic barriers.
How does attending help the entrepreneurs?
Vancouver Is Awesome reports that purchases at the market help keep the non-profit running, supporting its free training and mentorship programs. Employ to Empower says its goal is to help people facing barriers generate income and contribute to their communities.
Sources
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- Employ to Empower websiteemploytoempower.com
- Vancouver Is Awesome report on the marketvancouverisawesome.com
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