HEARTISANS MARKETPLACE

Description

Our goal is increasing the employability and self-sufficiency of program participants achieved through a community partnership with Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) as an ACT Career Ready 101 site and the utilization of a manufacturing business model in which hand-crafted consumer products are produced in-house by skilled volunteers and program participants, along with sourced products and sold in various venues. Profits generated from the sale of these products and community donations provide the training and employment opportunities for program developments. Women are referred into the Heartisans' job training program from other community non-profits, churches, social groups and the community at large.