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The Portage Collective

Home to Take Care, South Bend, The Portage Collective is a shared retail space featuring women and queer-owned businesses, local makers, and a curated mix of goods, workshops, and art.

Free local pickup for care packages is available at 905 Portage Ave.

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Artists

  • A brown leather tray containing a smartwatch, a folding pocket knife, a pair of keys with a GM key fob, a small leather wallet, a keychain with a brass hook, and a small cylindrical item, all placed on a wooden surface.

    3bravo Leather Co.

    Hand-crafted, top-quality leather goods made in South Bend. Veteran-owned.

  • A woman with short curly hair and a headband, looking to the side, with a circular overlay containing the text 'AUBREY WASS STUDIO' and the number 48.

    & Aubrey Was

    You. Need. Art. Digital collage, art teacher, fiber artists, consultant. Woman-owned. Affirming business.

  • Digital painting of a young boy with curly red hair, blue eyes, and freckles, smiling softly, wearing a cream-colored shirt with black trim against a blue background.

    Adriana K. Maxwell

    Mishawaka-based digital artist, especially talented with her detailed renderings of nature and children. Young Entrepreneur. Woman-owned.

  • Young person smiling in front of a colorful mural that features geometric shapes and bold colors, including red, pink, yellow, and turquoise.

    Alex Ann Allen

    You've seen her rainbow colored art all over South Bend. This artist creates postcards and stickers based on her mural art for our gift boxes. Woman-owned.

  • A greeting card with a tree on the left and a framed illustration of a hummingbird and pink flowers. The frame has an orange border with leaf patterns and is decorated with small shiny embellishments. Below, part of the message says, "Sheltering you with love at a time when words fall short."

    Annie's Artful Creations

    Handmade cards, invitations, and announcements for all occasions. Woman-owned. Affirming business.

  • Multiple handmade soap bars with a marbled swirl pattern in shades of purple, pink, yellow, black, and gray, placed on a brown surface.

    Blossom & Beaker

    Meticulously crafted soaps and body care. Woman-owned

  • A woman with curly red hair wearing a purple cardigan and black pants, sitting on the floor and painting a large mural on a wall with blue and green colors, holding a paint palette and a brush.

    Cassi Graber

    A well-known muralist and window painter with art all over Michiana, we carry her art stickers to decorate your water bottles, lap tops, and cars. Woman-owned.

  • Watercolor painting of a flamingo with its head resting on its body, surrounded by colorful splashes.

    Ellen Brenneman

    Soulful, nature-inspired art. Woman-owned.

  • Embroidery of the outline of the state of Oklahoma with colorful floral and nature motifs, on gray fabric inside a yellow hoop.

    Feltie Addiction

    Embroideries from sweet to snarky, hand stitched in South Bend. Affirming business. POC-owned. Woman-owned.

  • A woman with blonde curly hair decorated with a blue flower, wearing a blue dress with feather-like details on the shoulder, and pink lipstick, standing against a pink geometric background.

    The Found

    Chicago-based artist bringing joy through diversity and pop culture icons. Queer-owned. POC-owned.

  • Four tulips made of fabric with different patterns and colors, arranged on green stems with leaves, set against grass and soil.

    Haberdasher Heather

    Heather rescues deadstock and remnant fabrics, giving them new life as practical and fun objects.

  • Colorful illustration with the words 'Rights' at the top, a rainbow, blue handprints, and pink and purple flowers with green leaves.

    Heartell Press

    Sustainable materials and simple block print illustrations to create meaningful cards and gifts so you can nurture your relationships through all of life's ups and downs.

  • A woman with pink hair, wearing a white graphic T-shirt, pink bandana, and glowing earrings, is smiling and making peace signs with both hands while standing in front of a gray horizontal siding wall.

    HEY GRL HEY

    Hannah Gruda designs unique statement earrings in Mishawaka. I'm 100% positive we'll see her styles get picked up on a national level someday. Woman-owned.

  • Colorful illustration with the message 'Hate has no business here' displayed in large, mixed fonts. The background features nature elements such as a sunrise, mountains, clouds, rain, a butterfly, a flying bird, a heart, a rainbow, a house, trees, and a peace sign.

    Lucie Rice Illustration

    Lucie is a Carmel, IN artist who specializes in social justice and bold graphics. Woman-owned

  • Line drawing of ginkgo leaves and branches with detailed vein patterns.

    meanie weenie ink

    Black and white line art cards and stickers. LGBTQIA-owned. Woman-owned.

  • A woman sitting in a chair between shelves of pottery in a ceramics studio or store, wearing a gray shirt and paint-stained jeans.

    Pottery by Leonor

    Gorgeous stoneware pottery made in Granger. Woman-owned. POC-owned.

  • A person in a pink polka dot shirt and jeans arranging a large fabric or tapestry with orange and yellow flowers on a dark blue background in a room.

    St. Margaret's House Silk Creations

    Part art therapy, part empowerment program, and part business class! SMH teaches women how to paint silk scarves. Money from the sales goes to both the artists and back into the program. Non-profit. Job skills training business.

  • Display of various ceramic cups on a white wooden shelf in a store.

    Stone Sisters Pottery

    One of a kind heavy stoneware, dip-glazed mugs fired at the South Bend Museum of Art. Women-owned.

  • A woman with short dark hair and light-colored eyes smiling, outdoors with a lattice fence and an air conditioning unit in the background.

    (undercover) popular

    Unique upscale leather jewelry, bags, and wallets by Elizabeth Crowley O'Leary. Affirming business. Woman-owned.

Gourmet

  • An illustration of an octopus wearing a top hat and monocle, holding a cane, on a purple background.

    Apothica Teas

    A steampunk tea shop dreamed up with the sole intent of building community in Niles, MI. Affirming business.

  • A man and woman standing inside a grocery store, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a light blue chef's coat, and the woman is wearing a lemon-patterned apron over a light shirt. The store shelves behind them are stocked with various packaged food items.

    Bamber's Superette

    Italian specialty grocery.

  • Two people standing outdoors near a sign that reads 'Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine.' The woman on the left has long brown hair, glasses, and is smiling. The man on the right has short brown hair and a beard, and is smiling while holding a bright green packet of coffee beans from Bendix Coffee Roasters. The background includes trees and a building.

    Bendix Coffee

    Alex and Desirae Mast run Bendix Coffee and have a passion for community events and fundraisers.

  • A woman dressed as a chef holding bottles of hot sauce.

    Chef Kuleza Hot Sauce

    Made with kambuzi peppers, it's a unique, warming hot sauce with a lot of flavor! POC-owned. Woman-owned.

  • A circular arrangement of chocolate chip cookies surrounding five cookies decorated with 'Thank You' in colorful letters.

    Chips and Doodles

    Pamela Derr bakes cookies like Grandma used to, using only real butter and sugar. Woman-owned.

  • Two women wearing face masks and holding large clear cups with straws. The cups display a logo with the words 'Bend Indiana America' and 'Farmer's Market'. The women appear to be standing outside on a porch with a wooden roof.

    DeLo's Cafe

    A South Bend institution - fresh roasted coffees, bubble tea, candy, popcorn, spices and more. Woman-owned.

  • Collection of honey products including raspberry, orange blossom, locust blossom, clover, and blueberry blossom honey jars, along with honeycomb, beeswax bar, and flower in a natural outdoor setting with yellow flowers in the background.

    Laney Family Honey Co.

    North Liberty apiary that produces four local honeys and sources additional floral varietals from other small beekeepers across the country. Women-owned, Kosher-certified

  • A woman with glasses and multi-colored hair holds two containers of cheese, one labeled 'Champignon with Mushrooms' and the other labeled 'Gorgonzola,' standing in front of a wooden fence with pink and purple flowers hanging above.

    Oh Mamma's

    South Bend's own gourmet cheese shop. Taste local and global varieties, order up the best grilled cheese sandwich you've ever had, or get a charcuterie board for your next event.

  • A circular logo with an orange border and black background featuring a stylized sunrise with radiating lines, the words 'Hízám' and 'Roy' in stylized font, and the name 'Mishawaka' written below.

    Rise-n-Roll

    Bringing Amish goods to Mishawaka, you'll find baking mixes, gluten-free items, bakery treats, dairy, and more.

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling and resting her chin on her hand in front of a wooden door.

    s.a.l.t. sisters

    Goshen sisters develop savory, unrefined salt and herb mixes, taking inspiration from around the globe. Women-owned.

  • A bowl filled with yellow and white popcorn.

    The Savory Kernel

    A Mishawaka off-shoot from the Elkhart-based store, find delightful and delicious gourmet popcorn in every flavor. Team tins, custom labels, and popcorn bar catering available.

  • A woman with glasses smiling behind a table of packaged soup mixes labeled 'Soup of Success' in front of shelves with various containers and kitchen items.

    Soup of Success

    An Elkhart-based women's empowerment program has a job-skills program in which women make, package, and sell gourmet soup mixes, baking mixes, dip mixes, candles, and other seasonal items. Non-profit.

  • Jar of sticky spoon jam with red raspberry flavor, gold lid, and white label showing a spoon, a honey bee, and a heart.

    Sticky Spoons Jam

    Taste the flavors of produce harvested within 25mi of Niles, MI. It's a truly tasty experience for your bread, cocktail recipe, or charcuterie board. Veteran-owned. Woman-owned. POC-owned.

Local Brick & Mortar Shops

  • Floral wreath with pink and white flowers and green leaves surrounding the text "Ali on the Boulevard" in black font.

    Ali on the Boulevard

    South Bend's "it-girl" boutique. Fashion, jewelry, and home goods. Woman-owned.

  • A black letter 'R' with a decorative leaf design in front of it on a white background.

    The Botany Shop

    A plant-lover's paradise. LGBTQIA-owned.

  • Happy woman with short curly hair wearing white glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a bright pink shirt against a dark background.

    Brain Lair Books

    Kathy Burnette's South Bend bookstore inspires curiosity and sparks compassion. Affirming business. Woman-owned. POC-owned.

  • Black and white logo for Inrug Co. Studio & Gift Shop with an illustrated storefront

    Indiana Rug Co.

    Mishawaka's own mercantile gift shop. Bakery, clothing, home decor, outdoor equipment, garden shop. Woman-owned.

  • A black circular logo with white lines, stars, and moon patterns. It features two crossed tools (a wrench and a hammer), with the letters S and B on opposite sides. There is a small white dot at the bottom center.

    MAKE South Bend

    A creative maker space in River Park, the FitzGeralds host classes, makers markets, and Rebel Art Fest. Michelle creates a line of South Bend home and body products, among many other artistic projects too vast to list here.

  • Logo for The Pigeon and the Hen Pottery featuring a tree with two blue birds and stylized text in brown and blue.

    The Pigeon and The Hen Pottery

    A paint-your-own pottery studio in the heart of downtown South Bend, partners Amy Klinger and Diana Palomo create pottery and show others how to throw and glaze their own creations too! We love adding their to-go kits into kids' packages. Women-owned.

  • Logo for Purple Porch Food Co-op featuring a stylized purple text with a green leaf design

    Purple Porch Co-op

    I own a grocery store with my friends. Fresh, local, organic. Vegan options. GF options.

  • Logo for The Portage Collective featuring a tree with roots and text that says "The Portage Collective Near Northwest Neighborhood." Tagline reads "Local. Conscious. Fresh. Creative."

    The Portage Collective

    A collective of women and queer-owned businesses sharing space and a dream. Affirming Business.

Online Shops

  • Vintage portrait of a smiling woman with dark, curly hair styled in a 1940s fashion, wearing a pearl necklace, against a light green background, framed by a floral border with pink, white, and orange flowers.

    Bad Betty Greeting Co.

    Rockford-based stationery company with a tight grip on the snark! Woman-owned

  • A surreal artwork of a woman in a blue dress sitting on a large seashell at the beach, with her head replaced by a cloud of smoke or mist that blends into the sky.

    Cloud Cosmetics

    Katie Kvietkus puts her passion for chemistry to work concocting affordable yet premium skin and hair care products in Mishawaka. Young Entrepreneur. Woman-owned.

  • Black and gray flag waving inside a box with rounded corners.

    Flags for Good

    Indy-based business that only prints flags they believe in and then donates a portion of sales to relevant charities who move the world forward.

  • Cartoon illustration of a fox with sunglasses flying in space above a pink planet that has the text "The Foxy Hipster" on it, with stars and moons in the background.

    The Foxy Hipster

    Pop culture nostalgia, designed in Michigan.

  • Close-up of the word "ROCK" written in large, black, cracked stone letters with a blue and black logo on the left side.

    Goodwill ROCKS

    Beautiful stone work from recycled granite. Job skills training business. Non-profit.

  • A person with short black hair holding a cup with cactus designs on it, looking at the camera.

    The Herbal Bitch Company

    Driven by a passion for sustainability and quality, Kelly Bailey meticulously prepares herbal fragrances, clay masks, and skincare. Affirming business. Woman-owned.

  • A green circular logo with a white stylized whale tail inside.

    The Imagination Spot

    Formerly a brick and mortar in Goshen, moving to online only, featuring Jasmine Wall's own designs. Playful, bright, and optimistic. Woman-owned. POC-owned.

  • Woman in red shirt and purple cap holding garden hand tool outdoors with green leafy background.

    Just Goods

    South Bend's oldest general store has moved primarily online with a pop-up presence at Purple Porch Co-op. Owner Becky Reimbold curates fair trade, sustainable, quality home goods and accessories. Affirming business. Woman-owned.

  • A smiling woman with long brown hair, glasses, and a dark jacket, standing against a light blue brick wall, holding four small bottles.

    KTB Lip Balm

    Using mostly local ingredients, kindergarten teacher and golf coach Katie Bella pours small batch lip balm, hand balm, paw balm, and itch balm. KTB is branching out into apparel and accessories. She's the balm. Teacher-owned. Affirming business. Woman-owned.

  • Two women smiling and taking a selfie outdoors with a building and a window in the background.

    Luna and Loki

    Jewelry and pins, made by a mother-daughter duo in Granger. Women-owned.

  • Two young women with braided hair taking a selfie outdoors, smiling.

    N S Cosmetics

    Keep it simple with organic cosmetics created in small batches in Niles, MI. Neriah and Naomi are sisters with a passion for quality ingredients and non-toxic skincare. Young Entrepreneurs. POC-owned. Women-owned.

  • A logo with a stylized, geometric pink bunny silhouette in the center. The text 'PAPER BUNNY PRESS' is arched above the bunny and 'SURPRISINGLY SNAKY' is arched below. Two small orange dots are on either side of the logo.

    Paper Bunny Press

    Chicago-based snarky, colorful stationery Woman-owned, Eco-friendly

  • A young girl is sitting at a table with handmade cosmetic products and signs with prices, behind a pink tent with the label 'Queen MG Glos'.

    Queen MG Gloss

    Playful lip gloss in unique containers. Young entrepreneur. POC-owned. Woman-owned.

  • Two young children, a girl in a white dress and a baby boy in a blue shirt, walk on a sidewalk with a red wagon filled with flowers, a jar, and a towel.

    Ruby's Blooms

    2nd grader and her mama (and lil' bro too!) crafting gorgeous bouquets. Women-owned. Latinx-owned.

  • A woman with short brown hair, wearing a white sweater and an orange necklace, stands outdoors near water and trees with autumn leaves, holding her hands together in a prayer or meditative pose.

    Sai Shakti

    High end natural products to raise your vibration. Laura Shivani Fickett has a background in yoga and massage therapy. Woman-owned.

  • A black square sticker with white text that reads "I ❤️ Foxxing SB" with a heart shape around the words "Foxxing" and "SB" below it.

    South Bend Proper

    They really really love South Bend.

  • A hand holding a pink circular card with the motivational message "You can do hard things" against a background of green houseplants.

    Sunday Afternoon Housewife

    Martha Latta from Indy is passionate about showing state pride, feminist pride, supporting BLM, and LGBTQIA pride. We're proud to support her mission for social justice. Affirming business. Woman-owned.

  • A large candle labeled "Catching the Waves" with a blue and white coral design on the label, positioned in front of a collage featuring a tropical beach with turquoise water, large rocks, and lush greenery, a bright blue ocean wave with the text "Bright, breezy, and full of energy," fresh lemon slices with the text "Sea mist, light citrus, clean musk," and vibrant pink and red tropical flowers.

    Turquoise Serene Escapes

    Joneisha creates hand-poured cocoapricot wax candles & incense inspired by beach escapes.

  • A woman with brown hair and blue eyes hugging a yellow retriever dog with similar blue eyes.

    Wicked Pop Candle Co.

    Inspired by pop culture, Kristin Bivens' soy wax candles are hand-poured in Niles, MI and are sure to make you laugh. Affirming business. Woman-owned.