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title: "Make Change Market returns to Heritage Hall on November 20"
description: "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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last_updated: "2026-11-10T02:18:11.000Z"
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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.

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