Good People - Introducing shine!, our whipped shea butter hand and body moisturizer, to be made in Oakland by single mothers. ☀️
shine! is a part of urban university’s new Skills-to-Mobility model: paid work, practical skills, and support designed to amplify the talent mothers bring to the table.
Through our Single Moms at Work Program, mothers learn and earn through retail operations, sewing projects, e-commerce functions, and soon, through shine: small-batch production.
Speaking of talent, meet Nia, (photo), a proud graduate of our Single Moms at Work program. Through her work and learning, Nia strengthened her confidence, stepped into a leadership role, and secured her own apartment. Now she’s helping shape shine! and the path it can create for other mothers.
Another beautiful component of shine! are shine! Sessions, mother-led workshops based on wellness and life-skills topics designed to inspire and uplift single mothers and the Oakland community.
We’re proud to announce that Nia will facilitate the first shine! Session on Nov. 28, also known as Small Business Saturday
Formulated with love by our founder in partnership with a trained chemist, every small batch of shine! is made in Oakland with single mothers in our employment program. Every jar you purchase creates another opportunity for paid work and skill-building.
Place your pre-order by Nov. 20 to be part of first jars to market!
Orders placed by Nov. 20 will be available for pick up at our 3237 Grand Avenue shop on Saturday, November 28, from 11 AM–3 PM and during regular store hours thereafter.
Every preorder helps us build a sustainable social enterprise that creates opportunities for Oakland mothers. Thank you for helping us make this launch a success.
From the heart,
Tracey