Learning is an everyday, lifelong journey. That’s why a key program element is to offer UPshops. During these fun, hands-on workshops, youth learn side-by-side with their mentors and their peers. They also leave with a keepsake, or item that reinforces what they just learned and helps them continue to practice new skills.
Our recent UPshop was not only educational but also very fashionable. Thanks to fellow nonprofit Dress 2 S.O.A.R. (D2S) in partnership with Nordstrom Rack in Roseville, 10 of our youth indulged in a styling and shopping experience.
In this fashionable UPshop, we saw shy youth open up within the caring environment of their mentors and D2S stylists. Thanks to the guidance of skilled stylists, every youth had a positive shopping experience. As they ventured out of their comfort zone, they discovered newfound confidence and excitement in fashion choices and self-expression. The expert tips played a central part in helping each youth create personalized clothing ensembles, complete with shoes and accessories!
D2S has been a longtime friend. We partnered with them in 2018 for one of our first UPshops, focused on Professional Presentation. It is an honor and a joy to continue to partner with them and benefit from their work of building confidence through education and fashion.
