Lead for Change Blog

The Vitamin Shoppe

July 8, 2014

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

July 8, 2014

Lutheran church with an active Equal Exchange account, meaning they purchase Equal Exchange coffee at wholesale prices and serve at their congregation’s coffee hour.

Senior Services of Alexndria

July 8, 2014

Assistance to the elderly population of Alexandria.

Margaret Hjort

July 8, 2014

San Ramon Presbyterian Church

July 3, 2014

The church serves Peet’s fair trade blend

Fair trade books?

July 3, 2014

We are looking for good books, movies, and otherwise to stock in our university bookstore. Does anyone have a good reading list?

Windemere Realty Inc – Broker

July 2, 2014

A Reality company which will begin serving Fair Trade Coffee to its clients

Academic Year in Review: 1 Year. 11 Declarations

July 1, 2014

Let’s take a moment to reflect on the achievements, challenges and milestones of this past year. The Movement is Growing. At the end of August 2013 Fair Trade Colleges & Universities started off its 6th year with: 14 Declared Colleges and Universities  69 Active Campaigns As of June 2014 there are now: 25 Declared Colleges and Universities (79% increase!) 90 Active Campaigns (30.4% increase) This Spring semester saw […]

State College, PA

June 30, 2014

Daphne Weidner

June 30, 2014

Whole Foods Market

June 28, 2014

Whole Foods Market seeks out to fine both natural and organic products. They maintain high quality standards for each of their products and intend to do so in an ethical manner. Whole Foods is the leader in organic and natural foods and provides an exceptional shopping opportunity.

Fresh Market

June 28, 2014

The Fresh Market is a market that provides local and international goods. They focus on providing the freshest grocery items with an emphasis on organic as well as local ingredients. They work on providing the highest quality items and a unique shopping experience for the consumer.

Great Outdoor Provision Co.

June 28, 2014

A retail and equipment store aimed towards an outdoor experience. Their products range from kayaks, to hiking socks, to outdoor clothing. Great Outdoor Provision is a local retailer and one-stop-shop for any outdoor adventure.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Teaneck, NJ

June 27, 2014

Working for God’s Kingdom through buying, selling & promoting Fair Trade! We are an open congregation, sharing God’s love with our neighbors – around the block and around the world. Miriam Confer and Sharla DeLawter, Fair Trade Captains Revd. Dr. Gary C. LeCroy, Pastor www.stpaulsteaneck.com

Mimi Confer

June 27, 2014

2014 Fair Trade Month Campaign

June 27, 2014

Did you know that institutional purchasing accounts for 2/3rds of the U.S. economy (that’s 10.1 trillion dollars a year)?  It’s no wonder that we’re focusing our Fair Trade Month program on building relationships and educating constituents and leaders of institutions.  We’re providing free swag for you to pass out, and participants will be entered to win a grand prize with […]

Declared Campaigns

June 27, 2014

Fair Trade Campaigns recognizes towns, colleges, universities, schools and congregations in the U.S. for embedding Fair Trade practices and principles into policy, as well as the social and intellectual foundations of their communities.  The campaigns below have met the required goals to achieve Fair Trade Status.