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United Church of Christ La Mesa

UCCLM serves fair trade coffee purchased through Equal Exchange at coffee hour and all church events. An annual Alternative Fair Trade Gift Fair is held each year.

Arboretum Apparel

Fashion meets compassion at Arboretum Arboretum weds the politics and practicality of mindful manufacturing with the edge and allure of high fashion. Our goal is to provide clothes that make a big impression while leaving a small footprint.

Blue Skies

We are a gift and accessories boutique specializing in local artists and unique items.

Ozo Coffee Pearl St

Whether you order a house special, Bhakti chai, or a cup of our Ozo Blend drip coffee, we guarantee your satisfaction that every drink from our shop is of the highest quality and taste.

Ozo Coffee Arapahoe

We embrace our coffee with about as much passion, dedication, and prowess as humanly possible! Our highly skilled Baristas know their craft and aim to please with every pour.

Conference Spotlight: Catholic Relief Services

At its core, Fair Trade is about building relationships—between consumers, producers, businesses—and what better place to build relationships than in your own hometown?

All Things Bright and British

This all British store carries Miles Organic Fair Trade Teas, Kit Kat Fair Trade Chocolate Bars which are Britain’s most popular chocolate bar, and Duerrs Fair Trade Premium Strawberry Jam. Definitely a destination for hundreds of British products!

Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s is a friendly place to shop for products not always carried in the chain stores. You will find organic and Fair Trade products here.

Readers, Inc. A Children’s Book Store Designed for Kids!

This children’s bookstore has a display of Fair Trade products that will grow as customers ask for more of her Fair Trade note paper, home decorations, etc.

Sodade Coffeehouse

La Boite Cafe

Jo’s on Congress

Jo’s on 2nd

It’s A Grind

Intercontinental Austin Hotel

Cosmos Coffee Cafe

Cosmos Coffee offers Fair Trade coffee from San Diego roaster, Cafe Moto.

Hudsons on the Bend

Hotel San Jose