Fair Trade Beans

Last evening, we enjoyed a meal with Fair Trade Certified green beans from Guatemala. They were delicious. The beans are now available at Whole Foods Market in San Jose. 

St John Vianney Catholic Church Fair Trade Sale

This weekend February 8th and 9th is Fair Trade weekend at St John Vianney Catholic Church in San Jose. Faith in Action will be selling Equal Exchange Fair Trade coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate after all the masses. Please help many of the poorest working families in the world. Enjoy a Cup of Justice and a Cup of Charity! A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

Fair Trade Ornaments

I found these cute Fair Trade ornaments at my local Sprouts grocery story. These cute ornaments were completely handmade in Nepal by dZi, a Fair Trade artisan group using natural woolen fibers and earth-friendly dyes. A purchase of one of these ornaments supports artisans, their families and communities, and provide employment in a safe and healthy work environment.

Successful Ethical Trade Sale at Church of the Transfiguration

Another Successful Ethical Trade Sale at the Church of the Transfiguration in San Jose. The crowds were overflowing in the Children's Liturgy room where the sale was held. The farmers and artisans thank you for being in solidarity with them. Special thanks to Gloria, Yolanda and Jim! You're rock stars!

Ethical Trade Sale at the Church of the Transfiguration

Here is Your Opportunity to Change Lives!
The Church of the Transfiguration is conducting a Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale this weekend, November 16th and 17th after the 5pm, 9am and 10:30am masses. Ethically crafted items that change lives are being offered such as global home décor, Peruvian Christmas items, Holy Land Handicrafts, and various food products. Each item was made by marginalized artisans and farmers living in over 30 countries. By purchasing these ethically made products you bring dignity to their workplace, provide opportunities for their children to attend school and make their communities stronger.

Successful Fair Trade sale at St Simons

Congratulations on another successful Fair Trade sale at St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos this past weekend. Many thanks to Ana for putting on this event. Thanks also to the people from church and school who helped with the ethically traded items which included ethically traded home decor, Christmas ornaments, coffee, and chocolate. The farmers and artisans thank you.

Ethical Trade Sale at St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos

October is Fair Trade Month! Celebrate Fair Trade month by participating in an opportunity to change lives! St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos is conducting a Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale this coming weekend on October 26-27. It is your opportunity to choose beautiful gifts that make a positive impact on the small farmers and artisans around the world. By purchasing these ethically made products you bring dignity to their workplace, provides an opportunity to strengthen farmer and artisan cooperatives, access to markets and make their communities stronger. "Everyone can be an artisan for peace." -Pope Francis