Lead for Change Blog
Fair Trade Documentary Series and Catholic Social Teaching
September 2, 2014Join us during Fair Trade month in October! We will host Fair Trade documentray showings and Catholic Social Teaching reflections at various parishes and universities. Check the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Peace and Justice website to find a showing near you.
Fair Trade Retreat
September 2, 2014Join the Archdiocese Office for Peace and Justice for a Fair Trade day-long retreat in Madison, Wisconsin! We will be visiting Just Coffee, Fair Trade coffee roasters and coop. We will enjoy a tour of the coop and a coffee cupping. The day will also be filled with sightseeing, visits to Fair Trade stores, a […]
SUNY Sustainability Conference – Fair Trade Colleges & Universities Presentation – SUNY Geneseo
September 2, 2014SUNY sustainability is 64 campuses strong, working to change the culture at our institutions and within our communities. This conference is an opportunity for all of us involved in sustainability at SUNY to identify areas where we can work together, learn from each other’s experiences and to flex the power of SUNY.
Hoosier Fair Trade Call-Out Meeting
September 2, 2014Come join our campaign team as we gear up for this semester! Free Mother Bear’s pizza available. Get some Divine chocolate samples when you participate in our Fair or Not Fair Chocolate photo challenge!
Fair Trade Club Table – Student Organization Expo
September 1, 2014Fair Trade Club will have a table at the Student Organization Expo where we will explain to students what our organization has to offer. Stop by and see how we’re doing with our Fair Trade University campaign and sign up for our email list as well! The Expo offers both new and returning students a […]
Welcome Back Jam – Table
September 1, 2014Fair Trade Club will have a table and will compete in the #FairChocolate photo contest. We will be handing out fair trade chocolate samples provided by Fair Trade Campaigns. We will be selling Mayan Hands fair trade Guatemalan friendship bracelets. We will also be generally providing information to students about fair trade, Fair Trade Club, […]
Jeremiah Development Joint Service
August 30, 2014A joint worship service of 4 Downtown Rockford Churches-2nd. Congregational, 1st. Presbyterian, Court Street Methodist and Emmanuel Episcopal. These four Churches make up Jeremiah Development , Jeremiah Development helps our neighboring community by rehabing homes, community gardens and education to keep the neighborhood informed. (and much more) At this service, I am introducing all 4 […]
Fair Trade Coffee Tasting
August 29, 2014Holy Family will be serving Fair Trade (FT) coffee and hot chocolate at the Sunday Continental Breakfasts. As a way to introduce this to the congregation, the Environmental and Fair Trade Ministry will be hosting a FT coffee tasting. At least 3 FT coffees will be offered to sample and parishioners will get to vote […]
Downtown Overland Park Fall Festival Parade
August 27, 2014Join Fair Trade Overland Park and the folks at Ten Thousand Villages as we walk in the Fall Festival Parade to promote fair trade! RSVP to fairtradeoverlandpark@gmail.com for further details on where and when to meet.
GREENFEST PHILLY
August 19, 2014The Clean Air Council presents the Philadelphia Area’s largest Green Festival. Taking place on September 7th in the Historic Headhouse Square District – between Pine and South Streets on 2nd. GreenFest Philly educates the public about steps they can take to be more sustainable in their daily lives. The festival showcases hundreds of exhibitors, providing […]
Tasty Tuesday
August 18, 2014Bi-Weekly Event highlighting Fair Trade Food Products sponsored by Fair Trade Raleigh held at Ten Thousand Villages Raleigh, 5 PM – 7 PM. Next Event: Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Fair Trade and Faith
August 14, 2014Discussion about the basic elements of Fair Trade and how Fair Trade relates to the demand for justice found throughout Scripture.
Fair Trade International Gift Fair
August 7, 2014This is our 10th year of putting on our Fair Trade gift fair, we sell fair trade items, clothing, coffee, holiday ornaments, etc. We educate the public about fair trade and they have a choice in their purchases in things such as coffee, tea, chocolate and clothing.
National Night out in Galloway township
August 7, 2014South Jersey Fair Trade Alliance had a table with our very supportive Go Green Galloway Committee. we shared literature and gave out organic Agave and had samples of Fair Trade coffee, we had a lot of people interested in finding out what Fair Trade is, made a lot of friends!
Fair Trade Pancake Breakfast
August 7, 2014Celebrate National Fair Trade Month deliciously – join us for Fair Trade pancakes and toppings in the heart of Houston! Yum!
Fair Trade Project Roll Out
August 1, 2014It is about that time to start planning for World Fair Trade Day May 9, 2015. Come out to Peace on Fifth, Monday August 11, 2014 from 630-8p to learn more about the local fair trade movement and to be a part of planning World Fair Trade Day. More info visit www.peaceonfifth.com or email us […]
Slice of Service
July 29, 2014Check out the Fair Trade committee at Slice of Service. We’ll be there with free samples and information on Fair Trade. Contact: lmufairtrade@gmail.com