Fair Trade Missed having our annual Shopping Boutique this year? Looking for way to still support Fair Trade principles? Here’s what you can do!

Education What are the principles of Fair Trade? Where can I learn more? Start here with the Ohio Fair Trade Network’s answer to the question What is Fair Trade?

Support Past Vendors Here’s how you can support vendors who have been with us in the past: Visit the Holy Land Handicraft Cooperative Society online to see their line of olive wood items hand carved in Palestine including nativity sets, crosses, ornaments, and even kitchen products. Shema Store has online shopping for their phenomenal lotions, creams, soaps, and new hand sanitizers. Ruth Tracy of Canaan Palestine can be reached at [email protected] or (216) 408- 6297 (please leave a message or text) for delivery to your home or our church parking lot of their wonderful olive oil and other products with prices listed here. Revy Fair Trade has online shopping, carrying their handmade products from El Salvador, including their new line of masks. Visit One World Shop online or in person at their store at 19321 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, for their extensive lines of fair trade products. People requiring extra precautions can shop by appointment from 10 - 11 Tues through Fri by calling (440) 333-7709 Visit Joyce’s Boutique and Hair Salon online or in person in Chagrin Falls. There are several online discount offers available. 10% of sales goes to Global Dental Relief, providing dental care for children in our country who can’t afford care during the pandemic. You can find the beautiful products from INTO and more at the new The Hope Collection store in Oberlin. Visit them in person or check them out on Facebook. Visit INTO products directly online. Esperanza Threads has added masks to their line of cotton clothing and bags, including many Ohio and Cleveland themed items. Visit the new website for Around the World Treasures to see their holiday items, jewelry, and handbags, then order by phone (419) 342-2953.

Everyday and In Person Shopping Many regular grocery stores in our area carry Fair Trade products. Heinen’s, Giant Eagle, Aldi’s all carry at least fair trade brands. Keep an eye out for products including coffee, tea, bars and baking products which we have sold at our parish for many years. The Ohio Fair Trade Network has a list of stores in Ohio and other companies that use or sell Fair Trade ingredients.

Online Shopping A simple online search will give you lists of vendors who offer Fair Trade products. Be sure to look for verified or certified fair trade vendors. Here are a few you might like to explore online: Gifts With Humanity SERRV International