Lead for Change Blog

Fair Trade Film: Connected by Coffee

an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink. Connected by Coffee follows two North American coffee roasters on a 1,000 mile journey across Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to listen to the stories of the people who grow their coffee. Las Diosas coffee […]

Fair Trade Film: Connected by Coffee

an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink. Connected by Coffee follows two North American coffee roasters on a 1,000 mile journey across Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua to listen to the stories of the people who grow their coffee. Chelsea Dennis from […]

Fair Trade Film: “Connected by Coffee – an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink. Coffee is a multi-billion dollar industry, yet most coffee farmers live in poverty. Connected by Coffee follows two North American coffee roasters on a 1,000-mile journey across Mexico, Guatemala, […]

Fair Trade Month MPTC Lunch and Learn

What is Fair Trade and how does it impact the lives of artisans and farmers in developing countries? Kathleen Stetter, UWO Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Just Fare Market board member will address those questions as well as suggesting ways you can help

Fair Trade Month

Throughout the Month of October we will be highlighting Local Fair Trade organizations and businesses that carry fairly traded products including Project Lydia, Awava, Education and More, Mana Bar, Greenstone Coffee and Mass Street Soda. We will also be raising funds for the Lawrence Humane Society with sales of Rescue Chocolate, a fairly traded chocolate […]

Screening of “Stand With Me”

We are sponsoring a screening of “Stand With Me” at the Teaneck International Film Festival. Click here to learn more about “Stand With Me” and the film festival: http://www.teaneckfilmfestival.org/Films/#standwithme

Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Join us for our monthly steering committee meeting. Meetings are open to the public, and newcomers are always welcome.

Fair Trade Sabbath (events to be held throughout October)

In celebration of Fair Trade Month, we will be hosting our 4th annual Fair Trade Sabbath. Congregations in Teaneck and nearby towns will hold events on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month to showcase how Fair Trade fits in with our various faith traditions. Events will include Fair Trade bake sales, Fair Trade gift fairs, […]

Fair Trade Presentation

Today we are presenting at St. Gabriel’s School in their 8th grade Religion class! We will be spreading the word of Fair Trade, Catholic Social Teaching, Catholic Relief Services and Fair Trade USA.

HOPE RISING: A 24 Hour Coffee Event

Come celebrate the International Day of the Girl! We will be featuring a pop-up shop of local vendors, a collaborative art exhibit, live entertainment and a Q&A Panel to raise awareness & support for domestic trafficking throughout the 24 hour period. Day-of schedule will be posted on our page in the weeks to come! Stay […]

HOPE RISING: A 24 Hour Coffee Event

Come celebrate the International Day of the Girl! We will be featuring a pop-up shop of local vendors, a collaborative art exhibit, live entertainment and a Q&A Panel to raise awareness & support for domestic trafficking throughout the 24 hour period. Day-of schedule will be posted on our page in the weeks to come! Stay […]

Fair Trade Marketplace 2014

Fair Trade Documentary at St. Pascal’s

Join us at St. Pascal’s parish in Portage Park to watch a Fair Trade documentary and engage in conversation about Fair Trade and our faith!

Fair Trade Documentary Showing at SS. Peter and Paul

Join us at SS. Peter and Paul parish to watch a Fair Trade Documentary and engage in a discussion about the faith and Fair Trade!

Connected By Coffee Documentary Showing at Saint Xavier University

The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Peace and Justice is partnering with Saint Xavier University’s Campus Ministry, Mercy Students for Peace and Justice, ECO Club, and Respect Life Club! We will be showing the documentary: “Connected By Coffee” and have a discussion to follow. Please join us for this event!

Fuel Up With Fair Trade!

Rolling into Falvey to study for finals on Sunday December 14th? Come get your FREE Fair Trade coffee and chocolate before you go off to conquer those last assignments of the semester. The Fair Trade CRS Ambassadors will be outside the 24 hour lounge from 8:30pm to 11pm. Take a break, enjoy some treats, and […]

Fair Trade Fair at La Salle University

Shop with Local vendors who sell Fair Trade items that support ethical business practices and fair wages for employees. Participate in activities to win prizes

Our Lady of the Assumption Ministry Fair

Join us at the annual Ministry Fair, in the auditorium immediately after each of the 9 weekend Masses. Visit the Fair Trade display. Learn how you can join with Pope Francis to be in solidarity with the poor simply by becoming an aware shopper. No meetings. Just a decision to shop with Gospel values.