Lead for Change Blog

Tcho Chocolate Tasting

February 6, 2015

Stanford Dining is hosting a chocolate tasting with Tcho Chocolates next Thursday at noon at Arrillaga. It is going to be a small, educational event. It is open first to Dining Ambassadors and Sustainability Interns.

Middle Market

February 5, 2015

Our campaign will be sharing information about Fair Trade at the Middle Market event. https://www.facebook.com/MiddleMarket/info?tab=page_info

Film and Potluck showing the Dark Side of Chocolate

February 4, 2015

On Saturday, Feb. 21, Simpler Living will host a film/potluck showing “The Dark Side of Chocolate”. The event will be held in the Guild Room of St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 6th Ave., San Diego, from 6 to 9 PM. Discussion will follow the film and Fair Trade chocolate samples will be served! The event is […]

Fair Trade Week

January 31, 2015

We are collaborating with our local grocery store, Atkinson’s, to promote an awareness of Fair Trade in both our school community as well as our larger community. We will be educating students at school as well as customers in the grocery store. The grocery store will be offering discounts for the duration of the week […]

Street Fair With Juggling Club & Fair Trade Club

January 28, 2015

Experience a thrilling street fair reminiscent of New York City with the Juggling Club. Free food, a caricature artist, live performances, games, prizes, & more! Enjoy fair trade German chocolate and popcorn with fair trade chocolate mix, too! Stay tuned! “This event is supported by Geneseo Late Knight & mandatory student activity fees.”

Eco-House Chocolate Tasting

January 28, 2015

Enjoy the sweet taste of chocolate and learn about how fair trade principles made the business behind it even sweeter. Divine Chocolate provided by Eco-House & Fair Trade Club. Please note that this event is only open to residents of Putnam Hall & Wyoming Hall.

J-term Coffee House

January 21, 2015

Professor O’Donnell’s J-term course Fair Trade: Human Rights will be having a free coffee house with live music and free fair trade coffee and tea.

Block Printing With Fair Trade Club & GLK

January 6, 2015

Learn about the ancient art form of Indian block printing and how it relates to fair trade in business by decorating a fair trade t-shirt! You may also bring your own pillow case, clothing, fabric, or paper! Canvas and paper will also be provided. “This event is supported by Geneseo Late Knight & mandatory student […]

FT Valentine’s Rose Sale

January 3, 2015

We will be taking orders for Fair Trade Rose’s, to be picked up in our Dining Room on Feb. 14th. With each dozen of rose’s we will include a Fair Trade Chocolate Bar. Why Buy Fair Trade Flowers About 80% of cut flowers sold in the United States are grown in Latin America, South America, […]

#standwithme Movie Screening

December 22, 2014

In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Fair Trade Houston will present the film #StandWithMe, the story of 9-year-old Vivienne Harr and her dream of changing the world through a lemonade stand. After seeing a photo of two enslaved boys in Nepal, Vivienne is moved to help in the only way she knows how: […]

Fair Trade the Holidays

December 5, 2014

Educational materials and conversations that connect the dots between our faith and our everyday purchases. Sale of Fair Trade chocolate and Fair Trade coffee, along with a list of Where to Buy Fair Trade in town. On the patio from 8 am to 3 pm.

Fair Trade Tea With The President

December 2, 2014

Sip on some lovely fair trade tea at the president’s house. Come and participate in some casual conversation while enjoying some tea and dainties.

Fair Trade Presentation

December 1, 2014

The Office for Peace and Justice will present at Sacred Heart Parish about Fair Trade and the Faith!

Green Sunday Holiday Fair

December 1, 2014

Join Transition Town Media during their Third Annual Green Sunday Holiday Fair on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 pm! Our Committee will be hosting a refreshment table with lots of fair trade baked goods, hot coffee, and tea for purchase! The Green Sunday Holiday Fair as an alternative to Black Friday and Cyber […]

Shopping Night at Ten Thousand Villages in Media

December 1, 2014

Shop fair trade and support the Media Fair Trade Committee! On Friday, December 5, 15% of all purchases completed between 4 and 8 pm will be donated directly to Media’s Fair Trade Committee. Ten Thousand Villages features handmade, fairly traded gifts from around the world. Store staff will be available to help you pick out […]

Holiday Jubilee – Fair Trade Club Table, Chocolates & Farmer Holiday Letters

November 28, 2014

Come enjoy a piece of fair trade chocolate and write a holiday letter to the farmers who grew the cocoa for that chocolate! Learn about fair trade and the positive change it is creating in the world!

Cookies & Caroling

November 20, 2014

Join us for a cookie exchange and caroling in the Sangha Cafe! Several book authors will be there with their books so you can purchase a special signed copy! What a great gift! Of course as always, our fair trade coffee and tea will be available to drink with your cookies and Partners Fair Trade […]

Fair Trade Study Break

November 19, 2014

Come to CSA on December 9th from2-4pm to fuel up for finals with Fair Trade coffee, tea, and chocolate!