Lead for Change Blog
Student Activities Fair
September 10, 2014Our 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
September 9, 2014Visit 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
September 9, 2014Visit 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!
September 9, 2014Come 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
September 8, 2014Celebrate 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
September 8, 2014Join 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
September 5, 2014Our 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.
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 [email protected] 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