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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.

Student Activities Fair

Our yearly Fair that introduces new and returning students to various clubs on campus. For this event we will be doing our Fair Trade Chocolate contest and hopefully get people for our committee!

St. Clement’s Fair Trade Market

Visit our table at St. Clement’s Fair Trade Market! Get all of your Christmas shopping done before Black Friday and buy your gifts with justice. All products at the Fair Trade market were ethically produced and the workers were paid well! Now that is a good way to celebrate the birth of Jesus! The Office […]

Old St. Pat’s Solidarity Market

Visit our table at Old St. Pat’s Solidarity Market. A good way to celebrate the birth of Jesus is to buy Christmas gifts with justice! Old St. Pat’s Solidarity Market is right on time for Christmas shopping and all products available are ethically produced and FAIR TRADE! The Office for Peace and Justice will have […]

Fair Chocolate Outreach at Ike’s!

Come out and get some free chocolate and learn about the cocoa industry that produces our chocolates! Starts at 12:30 pm. Located in the entryway of Ike’s dining hall on-campus.

Farmers and Artisans Market

Celebrate Fair Trade month by visiting the Fair Trade booth at this popular farmers’ market. Learn about the dozens of Fair Trade products now available in Claremont – and where to buy them. Fair Trade is the fastest growing segment of the retail economy. Find out why..

Annual Meeting of Sustainable Claremont

Join with hundreds of engaged citizens for this annual celebration at the Padua Hills Theater, lovely venue in the fall . Enjoy good conversations, guest speaker, snacks and Fair Trade coffee. Visit the Fair Trade booth and learn how Fair Trade promotes economic, environmental and social sustainability.

Taste of Wick Taste Testing

Our committee will be tabling at Taste of Wick on September 5 from 4-6 pm. Be sure to stop by to learn more about fair trade on campus and to participate in our Selfie Exchange photo contest.