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Fair Trade Valentine’s Flower and Chocolate Sale

Fair Trade Origins trip

Student spring break trip to learn about the impact of Fair Trade on the lives of farmers and artisans in the Mayan highlands of Guatemala

Guest Speaker

Anne Kelly, co-director of Mayan Hands, a Fair Trade non-profit working with artisans in Guatemala will discuss the role of FT in the lives of these artisans, and how you can make a difference through ethical choices in shopping.

Valentine’s Day Sale

Handmade Valentines with Fair Trade chocolates delivered to the student or teacher(s) of your choice. Watch for upcoming sales news.

Chicago Fair Trade Faith Brunch and Outing

Join us for food and fellowship with other people of faith who share your passion for fair trade. Hear from others experienced in organizing fair trade markets, learn about CFT’s Fair Trade in the Sanctuary program, congregational membership and more. After brunch we will head over to CFT business member, Metropolis coffee for a tour […]

Fair Trade Valentine chocolates

The St. Mark Peace and Justice Commission will have Equal Exchange Fair Trade chocolate Valentine hearts available for sale at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, MacArthur and San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach;, CA on January 31 and February 7 before and after the worship service, which is at 9:30.

Cafe Social Justice – Cultural Appropriation

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Refugee Crisis

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Education

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Ableism

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Human Trafficking

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Sex Education

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Mass Incarceration

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Fair Trade

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Cafe Social Justice – Oxfam America

Café Social Justice is an hour-long weekly discussion led by People Who Care team members. Each week, we talk about a different social injustice and serve Fair Trade coffee and tea with baked goods. The purpose of Café SJ is to educate our campus and provide a safe space to talk about difficult issues.

Volunteer Extravaganza

This is the volunteer recruitment fair for the Spring semester. People Who Care team members handed out three different types of Fair Trade chocolate and hosted a drawing for a free bag of Fair Trade coffee.

Chicago Fair Trade Member Mixer at Lagunitas Brewing Co-THE Basement

Join us for our first member mixer of the year at Lagunitas Chicago THE Basement! You’ll have a chance to enjoy food, mingle and network with other Chicago-area fair trade supporters, learn about ways you can be involved with CFT in 2016. Come meet and hear from CFT’s newest business members including Metropolis Coffee Company, […]

Chicago-area Students Summit – Winter Edition

We’re hosting a second Students Summit, because the first was so successful & we love your enthusiasm and drive to promote fair trade on your campuses! Join with students from area colleges to network, learn about fair trade and anti-sweatshop efforts happening at other schools, and discuss opportunities for local universities to ally and work […]