Contributed by Taylor Jordan
Before you start stacking your online carts or, after you’ve stacked them and realize it’s too late to order more, your local small businesses are here for you.
I own Black Birch Books. I’m a female, disabled veteran who exclusively hires homeless youth from THIS community. We are the only bookstore in Wasilla and the only bookbinder in the state of Alaska. This is YOUR community bookstore. I don’t pay myself for owning the bookstore. It’s a space and a service…. With a Café, of course!
Our facility is fully handicapped accessible. We foster an environment that’s safe for all people to network and learn! Events and classes are held on a regular basis and can be scheduled by request. We have an entire wall of handmade items by people right here in the community. I accept a singular percentage and I pay these hard workers in cash for their sales.
All of the youth employed are part of the My House and Nine Star training programs for homeless and at-risk youth.
When you are shopping with a small, local business, your money is going right back into the community in kind or in action. Spend your hard earned money how you need, I’ll make sure what you spend here goes right back into what you expect!