empower youth by shopping
Browse curated books, gifts and music that allow youth the opportunity to change their lives. You are providing job-training, one purchase at a time.
Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion
holiday gifts that do good
Every book, every gift, every item that hits your cart is another opportunity for job-training and a chance for our young adults to take charge of their futures.
Our pre-owned products are donated from our local community and our new books and gifts support multiple missions.
stocking stuffers
Gifts under $25
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by Vivi: Christmas Tree Candle
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by Vivi: Dip Dye Two Tone Candle
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by Vivi: Dip Dye Twisted Candle
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The Found: Moira Wigging Out Puzzle
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The Found: Willie Nelson Puzzle
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Conscious Step: Socks that Protect Lions
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Conscious Step: Socks that Protect Macaws
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Conscious Step: Socks that Protect Crocodiles
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Conscious Step: Socks that Give Water
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The Found: JVN Hair Dryer Sticker
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merry maker gifts
Gifts under $50
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MTW Canvas Totes: Boston Skyline
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MTW Graphic Hoodies: Read Black Authors (Mustard)
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MTW Graphic Hoodies: Read Black Authors (Olive)
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The Woobles: Character Crochet Kit
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MTW Graphic Sweatshirt: The Book Was Better (Forest Green)
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MTW Graphic Tees: Sisterhood, As We Should
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MTW Graphic Hoodies: Read Black Authors (Purple)
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Ideal Bookshelf Apron: Classic Cookbooks
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MTW Graphic Tees: Black History is American History (Long Sleeve)
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Cuddle + Kind: Dolls
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We are a job training program and bookstore empowering youth to learn how to run a business AND change their lives.

gift cards that give back
Gift cards that support job training and youth empowerment while giving recipients the freedom to pick and choose the specifics of how they want to give back.
Also, it doesn't hurt that our e-gift cards save you postage and a trip to the post office. Supporting our youth couldn't get any easier.
MTW Canvas Totes: Boston Skyline
MTW Baseball Hats: Read More Grow More
"They taught me how to be professional. They gave me a chance to be a leader with other youth on shift.It wasn’t just abookstore; it was a home where I felt comfortable."
Osman - Graduate