Lead for Change Blog

Fair Trade Tabling December

January 11, 2018

Fair Trade Finals

January 11, 2018

Fair Trade Speakers & Boutique

January 10, 2018

We invited a speaker from our local InterReligious Task Force on Central America (IRTF) to come give a talk to our Social Justice Club and our senior class. The talk was entitled: “Global Inequality, Exploited Labor and Human Rights.” The explained how understanding how consumer choices, corporate practices, working conditions, and the global economy are […]

Winter Welcome Fair

January 8, 2018

Office Coffee

January 5, 2018

Fair Trade Finals 2017 Fall Semester

January 5, 2018

We had a stand in the library during study hours in the morning two days straight. We handed out samples of the chocolate, along with informational sheets. We also promoted other aspects about fair trade while handing out bags of relaxing chamomile tea. We also gave the Fair Trade bracelet to a follower of our […]

Ten Thousand Villages

January 4, 2018

The Ethical Olive

January 4, 2018

The Ethical Olive is centered around supporting and raising awareness on our most important global issues: poverty, environmental degradation, and modern day slavery. We give consumers the power to make a difference by purchasing handmade products from around the world, that are both good for our planet and good for people. Every customer purchase make’s […]

Molika Oum

January 4, 2018

Sunday Morning Coffee Hour

January 4, 2018

Monthly Equal Exchange Sale

January 4, 2018

The youth in the congregation sell Equal Exchange products before and after service on the third Sunday of each month.

Equal Exchange Service

January 4, 2018

We ran a multigenerational service about the history and impact of Equal Exchange. One of the founders of Equal Exchange, Michael Rozyne, attended and we learned directly from him about starting up the venture and how it has made a huge impact on how Americans spend their money.

Force for Change Education unit

January 4, 2018

During October and November we explored how we have power to be a force for change in the world by looking at where we spend our money. By purchasing

Fiddlehead Gardens – Landscaping and Designs

December 27, 2017

Fiddlehead Gardens LLC is a landscaping company based in Iowa City, Iowa. Its owner, Curtis Schoenthaler, has been in business since 2006 and works directly with clients during the design and installation process. We use local suppliers for our materials whenever possible to assure a sustained green industry. Most of our stone comes locally, from […]

R Building Cafe

December 22, 2017