Lead for Change Blog
Joe Van Gogh
October 23, 2012At Joe Van Gogh, roasting, brewing, and sharing coffee is our passion. We consider ourselves artisans, as coffee roasters and baristas who are true to their craft and enthusiastic about sharing it. We take the ultimate pride in our finished product. Whether we source our coffees direct with the farms or in consultation with a […]
Starbucks
October 18, 2012Supporting Farmers and Their Communities Responsibly-grown, ethically-traded coffee means working with farmers to produce coffee in ways that help provide benefits to their business, their communities and the environment. Our long-term success is linked to the success of the thousands of farmers who grow our coffee. That’s why we invest in loan programs for coffee-growing […]
Chapel in the Pines Prebyterian Church
October 18, 2012Growing as disciples through welcome, worship, and witness. Welcome to Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian Church, where all our members are ministers. We open our doors to all persons to join in worship, fellowship, educational programs, and service. We welcome into membership all who profess faith in Jesus Christ without regard to gender, race, ethnic […]
Advocates for Human Rights
October 18, 2012Advocates for Human Rights (AHR) focuses on civil rights issues around the world and at home. We promote awareness and encourage discussion of social justice and injustice, using both as a launch board for activism. We work with the hope that by encouraging our peers and empowering others we can make a change. Our current […]
The Catholic Commuinty of St. Thomas More
October 16, 2012Justice United … is the new name for the Orange County Organizing Committee, also known as “Orange Juice” (Justice United In Community Effort), is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization directed by a team of leaders from participating institutions and served by a professional organizing staff. Justice United is affiliated with the Industrial Areas Foundation the […]
Human Rights Cities
October 15, 2012Welcome! Human rights are for all people, everywhere, and under all circumstances. No exceptions. That is what Carrboro and Chapel Hill promised when they signed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2010. The Human Rights Center of Carrboro & Chapel Hill is a community center located in the barrio, in the tradition of Saul […]
World Micro Market, UNC Chapel Hill
October 15, 2012Printer-friendly version World Micro Market, a Campus Y initiative, is a weekly international forum and emporium for students to economically empower individuals around the world and to develop awareness about international issues. Global Hands imports goods from NGOs and impoverished/vulnerable individuals from around the world to create another market for them, thereby contributing to the […]
Sustainable Furnishings Council
October 15, 2012The Sustainable Furnishings Council is a non-profit balanced coalition of industry players founded at High Point, NC in October 2006 to promote sustainable practices among manufacturers, retailers, and consumers alike. The SFC recognizes the overwhelming scientific consensus that our world is experiencing dangerous global climate change. SFC members acknowledge the tremendous urgency, and take immediate […]
Aban
October 15, 2012a * (ban): West African symbol Direct translation: Fence, Representing a fenced home, A protector, Double security, Safe and Sound. Previous Next A Ban Against Neglect ABAN is an organization working to solve two problems with one united solution. Every day, over 40 tons of plastic waste is thrown into the streets of Accra, Ghana. […]
Kenan-Flagler Business School, Net Impact Club
October 15, 2012Net Impact The UNC Kenan Flagler Net Impact Club is a group of 200+ MBA students interested in helping make positive social and environmental impact through our careers. Through seminars, guest panels and networking events, Net Impact provides students of all functions an opportunity to increase the triple bottom line. Our Mission Statement The Mission […]
Church of Reconciliation
October 15, 2012We are called to proclaim in word and action the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are guided by a vision that neither race nor gender, neither ethnic origin nor sexual orientation, neither age nor infirmity, neither marital status nor educational background, neither economic condition nor any other aspect of personhood will divide this Christian community, […]
Trader Joes
October 15, 2012It all started in the 50s… Would you believe we started out as a small chain of convenience stores? It’s true. Way back in 1958. We were called Pronto Markets. In ’67, our founder, the original Trader Joe, changed our name (yes, to Trader Joe’s) and the way we do business. We made the stores […]
Foothill Vocational Opportunities Solutions
October 4, 2012Provides custom, agile and proven assembly, packing, staffing and powder coating services for business, industry, non-profits, and other organizations.
Noyes Museum of Art
September 7, 2012Part of Stockton College,the gift shop has Fair Trade baskets,clothing, jewelry
Yoga Nine Studio
September 7, 2012a wonderful eclectic shop that provides yoga classes and organic boutique with FairTrade gifts, jewelry, coffee, chocolate and a lot more.