Sponsor Spotlight: Suwah Amara of Suacoco Candle Co
There’s something unmistakably magical about a candle that doesn’t just illuminate a room, but uplifts a community—and that’s exactly what Suacoco Candle Co brings to life. Founded by Suwah Amara, Suacoco blends clean, artfully crafted scents with a purpose far bigger than fragrance: every candle is an invitation to give, to support, and to spark hope where it’s needed most. This season, we chatted with Suwah to learn more about the heart behind her mission, the causes close to her journey, and the joyful traditions that make Suacoco shine even brighter.
Here’s more from Suwah:
Tell us more about Suacoco Candle Co. How is it different from other candle companies?
Suacoco Candle Company stands out because we pair beautifully crafted, clean-burning candles with a mission of meaningful giving. We use high-quality, responsibly sourced materials, and a portion of every sale supports nonprofit organizations making a real impact in our community. Our commitment to giving back is personal and woven into everything we do - turning each candle into a small act of hope, generosity, and positive change.
Giving back is built right into Suacoco’s DNA. What causes or organizations are you excited to support right now? I’m passionate about supporting organizations that provide care, community, and opportunity to people facing hardship. Because my own journey with Fibrous Dysplasia has shown me the power of compassion and support, it’s important to me that Suacoco Candle Company gives back in ways that uplift others. We’ve donated to nonprofits like Toni’s Kitchen, the Ronald McDonald House of Central & Northern New Jersey, the Sarah Kokro Amara Foundation, and the Human Needs Pantry of Montclair’s backpack drive. I’m excited to continue partnering with organizations that offer hope, resources, and real impact in our community.
Fave holiday tradition? Spending time with family.
Peppermint bark or Christmas cookies? Christmas cookies.
Holiday show season is starting! Where (& when!) can we find you & your candles in & around Montclair? You can shop our full collections anytime at www.suacococandleco.com, but below are dates and holiday market locations where you can find us in person:
Wednesday, 12/3 from 11am-4pm – Bell Works Fresh Holiday Market at 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. Holmdel NJ 07733
Friday 12/5 from 5-9:30pm - Winter Wonderland Holiday Village at 1976 Morris Avenue Union Township, NJ
Saturday 12/6 from 10am-4pm – 2025 Heights Holiday Market at Riverview Fisk Park, Jersey City NJ
Saturday 12/6 from 5-9:30pm - Winter Wonderland & Holiday Village at 1976 Morris Avenue Union Township, NJ; Time: 5PM - 9:30PM
Saturday 12/13 from 11am-6pm: Historic Downtown Jersey City Handmade Happy Holiday Market at Grove St. Path Plaza, Jersey City NJ
Saturday, 12/20 from 11am-4pm – Bell Works Fresh Holiday Market at 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. Holmdel NJ 07733
Saturday 12/20 – Sunday 12/21 from 11am-6pm: Montclair Holiday Flea Market at 1 Lackawanna Station, Montclair NJ 07042
Fave holiday song and/or movie? Favorite movie: Home Alone. Favorite holiday song: Mariah Carey, All I Want for Christmas is You.
What’s something fun or new coming up for Suacoco that we should keep our eyes (and noses) open for? Every month we feature a new candle in our pop up markets.
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