Corner Store Candy Co. makes custom mixes for Emily Murphy Centre fundraiser

Ahead of the Fall Beauty Mingle, the downtown Shoppers Drug Mart partnered with Corner Store Candy Co. for a sweet way to give back to the community.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique on 211 Ontario St. is selling candy bags curated by the Corner Store Candy Co. for $5 each to raise money for the Emily Murphy Centre. The candy bag fundraiser is part of Shoppers Fall Beauty Mingle on Sept. 13, which will feature fragrance readings, a lip bar, games, raffle baskets and makeup lessons by appointment. Half of the proceeds from each $10 Beauty Mingle ticket sale will go to the Emily Murphy Centre, along with donations through games and raffle baskets.

“The Emily Murphy Center provides vital support for women with or without children who have experienced violence,” said Alison Michel, beauty manager. “Their work goes far beyond just providing a safe place, it's also about empowerment and helping women rebuild their lives. Fundraising helps ensure they can continue to provide the essential services needed for these women.”

So far, the pink, purple and blue candy mixes have been a hit among customers. Michel said that people are coming in after finding out about the candy mixes via local Facebook groups.

“The bags are eye-catching, fun and customers are really enjoying them,” she said. “It's been a great way to spark interest and get more people involved in supporting the fundraiser.”

Kelly Lindsay, owner of the Corner Store Candy Co., was happy to come aboard the fundraiser when asked by Beauty Boutique staff.

"It's really quite the honour any time we're asked to do anything like this, whether it's supporting a wonderful organization like the Emily Murphy Centre or our local hockey team that's looking to raise money or anything like that in the community,” Lindsay said. “It's a really great way for us to give back in that way as a local business. We really love curating special mixes for organizations but we also like making something special for them as well." 

Corner Store Candy Co. made 75 bags for the Beauty Boutique’s fundraiser but may make more if needed.

The Shoppers Drug Mart Fall Beauty Mingle will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Makeup appointments can be booked by either calling 519-271-8600 ext. 42 or by sending a direct message to @shoppers_downtownstratford on social media.