Lead for Change Blog
International Women’s Day
March 21, 2019We knew international women’s day was the perfect opportunity to inform our students on the role Fair Trade plays in women’s lives around the world. Quinnipiac University was having a “teach-in” on the 21st to celebrate the holiday, so we jumped at the change to get involved by spreading the word on fair trade. We […]
Fair Trade Chocolate Easter Hunt
March 21, 2019CRS Ambassadors will be hiding laminated slips of papers in an Easter egg around campus for Students to find and redeem for “Easter Fair Trade Chocolate” at our CRS Office. Once redeemed the chocolate will be exchanged in a baggie and it comes with a passage educating the students on Fair Trade Items.
Tony’s Free Movie Night (Tony’s Chocolonely Bean to Bar Journey)
March 21, 2019Join us and our friends at Fair Trade for a special screening of the documentary “The Chocolate Case.” The film (Dutch with English subtitles) tells the story about a couple of young Dutch journalists who have the ambition to end slavery in the cocoa industry. 5pm Chocotruck & chocolate tasing 5:55pm Welcome & introduction by […]
Fair Trade Finals
March 21, 2019We will be giving out free fair trade coffee to people studying in our campus student center. We will also educate students on fair trade and give out fair trade raffle prizes if they learn about fair trade!
The True Cost Movie Screening
March 15, 2019Movie screening of The True Cost, a movie that divulges the harmful impact the fashion industry is having on our world.
Sustainable Sweets Sampling: Fair Trade Chocolate
February 15, 2019We will sample Fair Trade chocolate sold in one of our convenience stores to students and explain the impact of purchasing fair trade chocolate. We also will have Valentine’s cards that students can write to Fair Trade farmers.
UCC Norwell Fair Trade Initiative sale dates
February 9, 2019February 10, 2019 March 10. 2019 April 14, 2019 May 5, 2019 June 9. 2019 All sales will take place in our Fellowship Hall following our 10 o’clock woship.
UCC Super Saturday Tri-State Conference
February 9, 2019UCC Norwell Fair Trade Initiative will be participating as a vendor in the Market Place at this event. We will be selling Equal Exchange products as well as crafts and jewelry from artisans in El Salvador through a program that we work indirectly with; The Women’s Micro Credit Entrepreneur Program. A majority of the time […]
UCC Norwell Fair Trade Initiative–Hearts of Appreciation and Gratitude
February 9, 2019During our Fair Trade / Direct Trade sales during fellowship hour on February 10th we will be making hearts and cards for Fair Trade Vendors locally and abroad.
Fair Trade Open House
January 28, 2019Students will be invited to learn about what Fair Trade is, why it is important, and how their own Fair Trade choices make a difference. Food samples, coffee and a raffle will be offered!
Fair Trade 101: Global Trade & Racism
January 25, 2019Saturday, February 23, PJC, 2-3:30 pm. This presentation touches on the history of global trade and how it has historically come at the expense of marginalizing native nations. The Fair Trade Movement came about as an alternative trading system to ensure that producers in the Global South are given access to the global market, but […]
Fair Trade vs Free Trade
January 25, 2019Saturday, March 23, PJC 2-3 pm. Basic information about globalization and how policies & practices have paved the way for huge companies to profit at the expense of people and the planet. Shows how the Fair Trade movement & principles seek to, at a minimum, counterbalance these atrocities. Stick around after the event to learn […]
FairTrade Bake-Sale
January 16, 2019Fair Trade Weekend
January 14, 2019Fair Trade Weekend Love Your Neighbor with Your Dollar The Invitation: Equal Exchange Fundraiser The Dates: Saturday, April 6th* or Sunday, April 7th* https://equalexchange.coop/ee-and-you/fundraising Benefits of an Equal Exchange Fundraiser – 40% profits on sales – No minimum orders or upfront costs – Free catalogs & shipping on orders over $135 – Delivery of shipment […]
Share the Love: Valentine’s Day 2019
January 14, 2019The Quincy Fair Trade Task Force is partnering with Quincy College this year in order to Share the Love with farmers and artisans in Ghana, Vietnam & Ecuador. Participating is simple! We’ll have a table set up with Valentine’s Day cards. You stop by and fill out a card. We’ll have some Equal Exchange chocolate […]
Share the Love: Valentine’s Day 2019
January 14, 2019The River will be joining with thousands of others across in celebrating artisans and farmers in Ghana, Vietnam, and Ecuador by taking some time in our Sunday morning service to write a few Valentine’s Day card notes to them. Join us if you can!
Sunday Funday: Akeelah and the Bee
January 14, 2019Registration is limited, so please be sure to sign up if you are interested in coming: https://sundayfundayakeelah.eventbrite.com Join us for a little fun and relaxing as we kick off February Vacation Week. We’ll be showing the movie Akeelah and the Bee. Wear your PJ’s if you want. (Not required.) Bring a blanket or pillow if […]
Ethical, sustainable Fashion Show
January 12, 2019Still fine-tuning: Looking to do a fashion show on April 24th which is Fashion Revolution Day. The show will focus on how clothing can be trendy and fashionable while being ethically responsible.