Mamas for Mamas Vancouver Karma Market in Richmond BC

The journey of Mamas for Mamas Vancouver began early in 2018 after the CEO and Founder, Shannon Christensen, flew out to Vancouver to meet with an interested volunteer to discuss the expansion and vision of the organization. Soon after that, our online presence grew and now two years later, we have 12 active Facebook Chapters throughout the lower mainland and an Instagram page.

As our community awareness expanded, we quickly realized that our dreams of reaching more families in need and creating a safe place for Mamas to visit were going to become a reality. In September of 2020, the first Vancouver Branch office opened its doors. Our team of volunteers and our incredible donors and sponsors continue to grow rapidly, and due to that, we are able to keep up with our mission of always trying to make sure that no Mama or child is left behind.

As we continue on this path of filing in the gaps and hoping to change the systems that contribute to the vicious cycle of poverty, we remain profoundly grateful to everyone that supports us and believes in our goal of providing a hand up, not just a hand out, to families who are facing a crisis.

Our Team

Lauren Bradshaw
Community Engagement & Fund Development Coordinator
Kendra Moroz
Karma Market Support Worker
Lisa
Donation Coordinator

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Karma Market

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Karma Market and the limitless generosity of our community, we have had to make some changes to our operating procedures. The high volume of shoppers and donations has put an incredible strain on our space and our volunteer mama-power. We are implementing these changes to ensure every mama in need receives a hand up and not just a handout. Please understand that these changes are needed for the continued success of the Market and to meet the demand of mamas who need to access our services.

We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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Shoppers

Upon entering the Karma Market for your shop, please visit the sanitization station. We ask that you use the hand sanitizer, as well as any children accompanying you on your visit. Please note that only one person from your household can come to the store at a time. Gloves and masks will be provided for your comfort.

If children are accompanying you, please note we have a playroom open to the public but no child care will be provided. There will be designated seating for your family and we ask you have your children with you at all times in the store.

We ask that you please cancel the appointment if anything of the below pertains to you:

anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and painful swallowing, must self-isolate at home for a minimum of 10 days
anyone under the direction of the provincial health officer to self-isolate must follow those instructions
anyone who has arrived from outside of Canada, or who is a contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case, to self-isolate for 14 days and monitor for symptoms

Please bring reusable bags with you, for your shop.

Karma Market Appointments: Tuesday-Thursday 10-2pm MST.
Scheduled appointments will be required to access the market starting January 2024. We will NOT be accepting walk-ins any further unless our social worker has been contacted directly for emergency need.

Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

Accepting Donations

We can only accept brand new / like new items for our Karma Market. We are organizing monthly swaps to facilitate mamas sharing and donating items that will no longer be at the Mamas Karma Market. Thank you for your understanding our need to set limitations that will ensure the continued success of the market without burning out our volunteers or duplicating services

We still accept the following items at the Karma Market by appointment only:

Brand new/ like new clothing for all members of the family in condition.
Baby equipment (GENTLY used, clean exersaucers, swings,carriers, change tables, play pens, etc).
Cribs (no drop down side or recalled please, even with hardware we can’t accept them)
Brand new Towels and bedding
Brand New Personal hygiene items
(tampons,pads,tooth care, etc)
Brand new and like new toys
Food (not expired and unopened. Fresh produce welcome)
Formula and baby food (not expired and unopened)
F Furniture – Please contact the Free Goods Program, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, or Salvation army as we no longer accept furniture or household items at our market.
Footwear – please post or donate to the Shoe bank
Housewares – please post on the group, Share society,Salvation Army or Restore
Electronics – please post on the group.
- *We can accept new electronics in excellent working order but cannot repair or re-home outdated technology.

Donations are accepted all week during our regular business hours from Tuesday-Thursday 10-1pm. We are currently closed on Mondays & Fridays and will not accept walk-in appointments at any time.

Thank you for your understanding.

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Programs

Products in support of Mamas for Mamas

Partnered Products

Mint & Birch

CoCoDot Affection

The Rosie Weekend

Creations by Bree

Hygee Space

The Over Company

Noble Grace

Naetal Skincare

Vela Candle Bar

10% of the proceeds of these beautiful necklaces are donated back to Mamas for Mamas.

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Life’s not perfect, but together we can help make it better.

A small percentage of our inventory may have cosmetic imperfections such as creased or crooked labels, or smudged ink. By purchasing these factory seconds, $2 from every bottle will be donated to Mamas for Mamas.

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30% of proceeds from this collection will be donated to Mamas for Mamas Vancouver.

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$3 from each Gift Basket or Box sold in the Mamas for Mamas collection will be donated. At Christmas, it will go back into creating gift boxes for mamas throughout the holiday season.

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Hygee Space has created a customized candle called “MOR” (Mama in Danish and Norwegian). When you purchase this candle through our site one candle exactly like the one you purchased will be donated to a Mama in need of a little self care.

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A part of our Give Back initiatives, your purchase of this ‘Mamas for Mamas’ [note:able] greeting card supports families across Canada. For every card sold, $2.50 is donated to Mamas for Mamas.

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The Dragon Fly Pendant- Mamas for Mamas Collab

Dragonflies are one of my favourite little creatures. They symbolize change, transformation, adaptability and self-realization. What beautiful reminders for everyone, but especially any parent going through a hard time. Dragonflies remind us to have faith in times of difficulties, which is why we often see them when we are going through a period of change. I hope this necklace serves as a reminder that even on the tough days there is always a community of beautiful people supporting you.

XOXO, Sarah

* 100% of the profits of this necklace will go directly back to Mamas for Mamas.

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For every Oat & Lavender Bath purchased, 10% of proceeds will be donated to Mamas for Mamas to support mothers and families in need.

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The ‘mama’ candle is in collaboration with Mamas for Mamas.

We are proud partners and 30% of each ‘mama’ candle sold will go towards Mamas for Mamas.

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