Events
Illinois
Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference 2019
March 01We are participating with our staff advisor and three student coordinators at the 2019 Fair Trade Campaigns National Conference. We are excited about this upcoming opportunity!
Massachusetts
Share the Love: Valentine’s Day 2019
February 08The 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
February 10The 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
February 17Registration 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 […]
Fair Trade Weekend
April 07Fair 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 […]
Ohio
Laurel Food Fair
January 28Clubs at Laurel will provide food that reflects their clubs interest. The Fair Trade Club plans to make food items that are both sweet and savory. Beverages also will be present.
The True Cost Documentary (reshow)
February 11Will reshow the True Cost Documentary- my goal is to promote an ethical fashion show in preparation for a Fashion Revolution April, 24. My senior speech which is Feb. 7 and will spotlight fast fashion-so, natural to show The True Cost at my club meeting on 2/11
Ethical, sustainable Fashion Show
April 24Still 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.
Fair Trade Bake Sale/Hot Beverage
April 27Laurel Athletics holds a Lacrosse Tournament hosting over 12 teams. We will be a booth that provides beverages: hot cocoa, coffee, tea homemade baked items Everything will use ingredients that have been Fair Trade certified. We will have pamphlets and brochures available