Lead for Change Blog

Sarah King

September 9, 2020

Sarah is a long time Fair Trade advocate with a passion for public policy and environmental science with a centralized focus on renewable energies and conservation. Sarah graduated from DePaul University in Chicago where she led the Fair Trade committee while studying for her bachelors in Public Policy and minors in geography and environmental science. […]

jbarnes21

September 7, 2020

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 2730 E 31st St in Minneapolis

September 4, 2020

Generous God-serving congregation in Minneapolis. Has been feeding hungry people since the public torture and execution of George Floyd in the street here. “Following the inclusive and reconciling footsteps of Jesus, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church publicly declares that we will actively pursue racial justice in all aspects of our congregational life and make changes to […]

kanderson21

September 4, 2020

Los Angeles Becomes Largest Fair Trade City in North America

September 1, 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 2nd, 2020 – Fair Trade Los Angeles is proud to announce Los Angeles’ official designation as the largest Fair Trade City in North America, and the fourth largest in the world, behind Seoul, Rio, and London. We join over 45 other municipalities across the U.S. already recognized as Fair Trade […]

amaxwell23

August 29, 2020

Fair Trade Resolution & Motion

August 28, 2020

Resolution: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (KORETZ – BUSCAINO – BONIN – BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing World Fair Trade Day and declaring Los Angeles a Fair Trade City. Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE to declare the second Saturday in May annually as World Fair Trade Day, and encourage diverse businesses and organizations to increase the understanding of […]

Roxanne Sullivan

August 28, 2020

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August 28, 2020

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August 28, 2020

Dream Center

August 27, 2020

The Dream Center serves as a resource center focused on providing support to those affected by homelessness, hunger, and the lack of education through residential and community outreach programs.

City of Los Angeles

August 27, 2020

Swap Society

August 27, 2020

WE ARE ON A MISSION TO MAKE CIRCULAR FASHION ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL. Swap Society is an online clothing swap that makes it fun, easy, and affordable to mix up your wardrobe in a sustainable way. Send us the clothes that don’t fit or aren’t your current style and swap them for clothes you want to […]

Ampersand Dinner

August 27, 2020

In January 2016, Elizabeth Eichhorn had attended one too many unsatisfying networking experiences. Feeling disconnected and unseen, Elizabeth believed there had to be a better way. She decided to combine her two loves—food and connecting people—and the Ampersand Dinner was born. Over the past two years the Ampersand community has grown substantially, hosting bi-monthly dinners […]

Kitchen Table App

August 27, 2020

In a time when it’s possible to have virtually anything delivered or defrosted, Kitchen Table App gives users a way to share meals and workshops and networking circles with friends, neighbors and newcomers whenever they choose. No matter what’s on the menu, getting together gives people the chance to laugh, share stories, engage, make personal […]

LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force

August 27, 2020

The LA Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (LARHTTF) is the largest co-located task force in the nation. It combines one mission, under one roof, to support investigative strategies and comprehensive service provision for victims of human trafficking. Co-led by the LA County Sheriff’s Department and the Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking, in partnership with […]

Two Wings

August 27, 2020

At Two Wings, we empower survivors of sex trafficking to identify and pursue their dream vocation through mentoring programs, life skills classes and career training workshops, creating the path for a life of financial and physical independence. Our dedicated volunteers and expert staff are committed to guiding our clients towards the future of their dreams. […]

Malia Designs

August 27, 2020

Malia Designs was formed to increase economic opportunity for women in Cambodia and to support organizations that fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. Our fair trade fashion products are made by cooperatives that employ disadvantaged people in Cambodia. Through these partnerships we connect artisans to Western markets, expanding their access to sustainable income and safe […]