There are more than 30-AAPI owned small businesses featured in the holiday gift guide offering a wide range of one-of-a-kind gifts.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On the corner of L and Front streets in the heart of Old Sacramento‘s waterfront district, a vibrant store proudly boasts a plethora of upcycled and handmade artisan goods locally sourced with natural and organic ingredients.
Hope Suson is the owner of the “purpose-driven” store Ecojoyous, which opened just months ago. It offers everything from handmade soaps and candles to eco-friendly household goods. Suson says she always wanted to create a storefront empowering buyers to choose sustainable options to enrich their lives.
“I have been an artisan for quite a long time now… and did a lot of interesting work creating things by upcycling and recycling. And I was always inspired by my family just wanting to make a difference,” Suson said.
The storefront was a dream that couldn’t have been possible with help, she explained. …