Our Mission is to create CONNECTION through shared experiences and gifts sourced from small, diverse, and ethical businesses. We provide a seamless, one-stop shop to create unique and memorable corporate experiences that showcases your brand’s values from ideation to delivery. Raised80s believes in giving back to our community and we pledge to give 2% of all revenue to Canadian charities.
Our Vision is to live in a world with an equitable economic landscape and workplace.
Raised80s believes in the strength of small diverse businesses to represent all communities and connect colleagues and clients with a more diverse standard of corporate experiences and gifts.
Donating 2% of revenues to charities we love.
In 2021 we donated to Ten Oaks Project, New Leaf Foundation,Tree Canada and The Stop Food Bank.
Our Team
Why do you believe in R80s?
I know there is a better way to execute client and employee gifting than what the traditional options have been. A beautiful, thoughtful and conscious gift leaves a meaningful impression and supports our community. It also goes a lot farther to display appreciation to the recipient . It's a win-win.
What do you want to accomplish at R80s?
I love it when our clients are introduced to amazing new merchants, makers and artisans. Receiving emails asking where they can find their gift items and buy more is the best. We love to amplify the voice of these incredible small businesses!
How do you give back?
Being a hot yoga junkie I love that Raised80s has been able to support New Leaf Foundation for the last 2 years as part of our 2% of revenue donation. They do amazing work in providing inner city youth with accessible opportunities to take care of their mental, emotional and physical health. So every bit we get to do to support this makes me so happy.
80s Fun Fact
My fav 80's movie is probably Space Camp. Who remembers that one? Please @ me to discuss :) Other favourites include slightly obscure cult classics like Project X and The Dream Team (although I'm not sure any of these have aged well).
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Why do you believe in R80s?
I believe in Raised80's because our mission aligns with my values on sustainability, ethical practices and diversity. I love that we are helping to change the ways that big businesses think about how their dollars could be better spent. By curating beautiful and thoughtful gifts we get the chance to spotlight small and diverse businesses. Helping small businesses to grow and get the exposure they deserve brings me joy daily!
What I would like to accomplish at Raised80's?
I would like to contribute to seeing a shift in how corporations approach spending. Reducing waste, promoting sustainability, respecting workers rights and providing transparency in the supply chain is so important to me. I love that Raised80s is working to promote those values and that I get to be a part of the process.
Why do you believe in R80s?
I am a dog lover!! I give back by supporting charities like Puppy Love that help to stop the practice of puppy mills. As well as shelters and rehoming efforts.
Fun 80's fact
I'm a big fan of 80's hair. I wish that the bigger the frizzier the better was still the way people style their hair. I am also a huge fan of mullets both for men and women!
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Why do you believe in R80s?
I believe in Raised80s because I get to work with some amazing women whose values align with mine. Supporting ethical and diverse Canadian small businesses is a great way to spend my day.
What do you want to accomplish at R80s?
I would love to see R80s grow and become Canada’s go-to business for corporate experiences and gifts for the larger organizations and see the positive impact it has on the lives of creative entrepreneurs.
How do you give back?
Since 2014, I have been a volunteer with the Friends for Life Bike Rally cycling from Toronto to Montreal in support of the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation. I also volunteer with Fife House. These organisations help to raise much-needed funds and bring awareness to people living with HIV/AIDS.
80's Fun Fact
I danced a lot to this song. It still brings a smile to my face when I hear it.
A Little Respect
Song by Erasure
Small businesses are the voices of our communities and sourcing local goods has many benefits to our collective quality of life.
✓ Lower carbon footprint
✓ Economic Equality
✓ Self Sustaining
✓ Amplifying the voices of oppressed or under-represented
✓ More creativity via artists and entrepreneurs
Why Raised 80s?
Creating Connection
We are experts in creating connections! Whether that’s connecting colleagues or connecting large corporations to small, local businesses. We pride ourselves on creating awareness around social causes and bringing people together.
Full Service
We use the “8” in our name as an infinity symbol. It symbolizes the importance we place on taking care of our clients’ from beginning to end, again and again. From initial ideation to the final product or event, we want our clients to trust that we will confidently and successfully be there every step of the way, every time.
