Hearts For Joy Hosts Pop Up Shop On World Down Syndrome Day And Gears Up For Some Big Changes

Hearts 4 Joy, a non-profit organization servicing adults over 21 with intellectual exceptionalities, hosted a pop-up sale on World Down Syndrome Day and is gearing up for some big changes in their organization.

Artists at Monday’s pop up sale, with supporter Linda Kash and creative director Em. To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day, the group dropped off donations from Westdale United Church to the St Vincent De Paul’s Food Bank on Monday morning. Photo by Angela O’Grady.

Hosted at the Venture North building on George Street, artists with Hearts 4 Joy sold handmade items from their spring collection like wine glasses, flower pots and their popular journals.

After not being able to gather together due to COVID restrictions, Hearts 4 Joy artists are now back at Westdale United Church, creating new pieces to sell.

Announced on March 11, Hearts 4 Joy has partnered with Divi Leaf Natural Skincare Soaps. Each artist will design their own signature soap label and assemble for sale. Soaps should be available for sale by May.

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In addition to new products, Hearts 4 Joy is now a vendor at the Peterborough Farmers Market at the Morrow Building.

The organization, which traditionally operates pop-up shops at different locations, is excited to have a consistent spot to sell their products, though artists are unsure of the early wake-up call that comes with the market.

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