EcoEquitable Inc.

On behalf of the Eco Running Squad for this year’s Tamarack Race Weekend, and the EcoEquitable team in general, we are sending a heartfelt 💜THANK YOU💜 to every one who donated, shared our fundraiser and supported us throughout the journey.

With 50+ donations, and a collective 147 kilometres ran by Tabatha, Julia, Alana, Leigh-Elle, Matt and Camila (through the rain mind you), we raised over $3300.

Their motivation? Our Sewing for Jobs students and alumni who have persevered to upgrade their professional and personal capabilities despite the barriers that they face. Our alumni especially have cumulatively completed over 100 paid contracts in the community all while earning an income for themselves. Some have gone on to find employment in their interest field or launched their own business.

In the words of one alum: “After 13 years being at home, I’ve come out of my brain freeze. I thought ‘I am not able to do something,’ but I was wrong. I can still learn and grow.”

This wouldn’t have been possible without you, Eco Family. We’re grateful for all the support💜

Save the date: 📍Saturday 27th June📍 for our next fabric sale and a full morning of repairing, refreshing and recycling next door at Heartwood House.

Look forward to:
🪡Another Garment Repair Fair in partnership with the City of Ottawa where you can bring garments needing light-moderate mending and meet some of our alumni sewists.

♻️Electronics recycling drop-off in partnership with RD Long Computers. Bring in your electronic equipment of any age: laptops, microwaves, desktops, mobile devices and batteries and ensure the proper processing of your electronic waste.

🛍️A special weekend opening of the Heartwood House Community Thrift Shop. Discover your next best find at the community thrift store featuring unclaimed items from the OC Transpo Lost and Found.

All of this will be available at Heartwood House - 404 McArthur, Ottawa, ON. Doors will be open from 9:30AM - 12:30PM

#613

You’re invited to participate in our 2026 Annual General Meeting, being hosted completely online this year.

📍Tuesday 23rd June
📍6PM - 7:30 PM

For the first half hour, we’ll be joined by a special guest speaker, Emma Segal, who will be sharing her insights on design solutions in a circular world through her presentation: “Designing Circularity: Stories from the field”

A meeting link and the AGM package will be sent upon registration.

Link in bio to register today

Drumroll…… for the latest drop in our shop:

☀️The Summer Breeze Hat ☀️

Custom made by Sewing for Jobs’ students in their final semester, and crafted with textiles from our very own fabric boutique, these reversible sun hats are a versatile and stylish addition, ready for your summer wardrobe!

Each purchase of a Summer Breeze Hat empowers graduates with their FIRST paid opportunity as they begin their next chapter.

Breathable, lightweight and one of a kind, don’t miss your opportunity to have your own from this exclusive and limited drop.

Pre-order through the link in bio today!

Unsure if our Sewing for Jobs program is for you?

Dive into its details on our website and apply through the link in bio. You’re also welcome to email us at [email protected]

📍Applications for our September semester close mid summer- apply today!

We are honoured to have welcome, Lucille Collard, the MPP for Ottawa - Vanier who visited us during our May weekend fabric sale, to learn more about the $68,500 Seed Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The funding is being used to build an online job board to facilitate economic opportunities for women graduating from our professional sewing training program, Sewing for Jobs. It was a joy to commiserate this opportunity alongside the community who allow us to pursue our mission every day.

With so much to pull people away on that beautiful Saturday morning, we’re grateful for the 51 of you who chose to spend it with us and give our fabrics and notions another chance at being loved.

And as always, to our team of dedicated volunteers- thank you for showing up and allowing us to host another successful weekend sale💜

Our doors will be open this Saturday, 30th May 2026 for our weekend fabric sale!

In our premium room, find:
💜fabric @ $15/m (including silk, wool, lining, satin, mesh + more)

In our sunroom, expect:
💜fill-a-baskets (1 for $20 and 2 for $30)
💜fabric @ $6/m (including knit, polyester, cotton, upholstery+ more)
💜10 patterns for $2
💜bags of buttons for $5 (small) & $10 (large)
💜BOGO deals on all zippers, thread, yarn and tulle rolls

Bring a friend and bring your bags - we’ll see you soon!

📍9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
📍404 McArthur Avenue (Unit D), Ottawa, ON