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Joint Service

September 6, 2015

Jeremiah Development all worships together-this year the service was at Court Street Methodist. Lovely Service–Haskell School was also represented-

Block Printing With Fair Trade Club

August 31, 2015

Learn about the ancient art form of Indian block printing and how it relates to fair trade in business by decorating recycled fair trade paper! You may also bring your own pillow case, clothing, fabric, or paper! Get creative!

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

All About Fair Trade

August 21, 2015

Overview of what is Fair Trade and how it benefits artisan, their community and their environment. The presenter will also have a selection of Fair Trade products and images of the artisans.

Chicago Students for Fair Trade and Sweatfree

August 18, 2015

Our first ever Students Summit! 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 together to create a more just, equitable world. This event will be co-hosted by Chicago Fair Trade, the DePaul Fair Trade […]

Fair Trade Gift Faire at St. Martin’s!

August 13, 2015

All are welcome to the largest fair trade gift faire in San Diego and East County. Discover fair trade gifts, home decor and jewelry handcrafted by artisans around the world.

Block Printing With Fair Trade Club

June 12, 2015

Weeks of Welcome invites new students and returning students to learn about the ancient art form of Indian block printing and how it relates to fair trade in business by decorating recycled fair trade paper! You may also bring your own pillow case, clothing, fabric, or paper! Get creative!

Fair Trade LA 10th Anniversary Celebration

June 8, 2015

Join us for the afternoon as we honor Founders and a key partner, Hunger Action LA. We will celebrate 10 years of connecting conscious consumers to farmers and artisans around the world, helping them create better livelihoods for their families and communities. Fair Trade Artisans * Fair Trade Bites and Wine * Live Entertainment *Silent […]

Fair Trade Committee Meeting 5/14/15

May 14, 2015

Committee members include teachers, parents and students. The goal will be to discuss how to bring Fair Trade education into the classroom and to educate parents and staff about Fair Trade. Also being discussed is what Fair Trade products will be permanently on campus and what we can offer for the 2015-2016 school year.

Fellowship Hour

May 13, 2015

Fellowship time after each service

Free Fair Trade Hot Chocolate

April 28, 2015

A small group of students are going from class to class giving free Fair Trade hot chocolate to their peers while they teach about what Fair Trade is all about!!

Fashion Revolution

April 28, 2015

World Fair Trade Day Festival Day 2

April 22, 2015

Chicago Fair Trade’s annual World Fair Trade Day celebration will take place May 6th and 7th at Daley Plaza. An open-air market will feature products sold by over two dozen locally-owned ethical vendors. All are welcome to join the celebration – please share this event with your friends & colleagues!

World Fair Trade DayCelebration at Daley Plaza- May 6 & 7

April 22, 2015

Chicago Fair Trade’s annual World Fair Trade Day celebration will take place May 6th and 7th at Daley Plaza. An open-air market will feature products sold by over two dozen locally-owned ethical vendors. All are welcome to join the celebration – please share this event with your friends & colleagues!