don't be a bum! » christmas http://www.dontbeabum.org an alternative fundraising initiative... Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:21:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 SHOP FOR CHANGE http://www.dontbeabum.org/2009/12/20/shop-for-change/ http://www.dontbeabum.org/2009/12/20/shop-for-change/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:35:33 +0000 admin http://www.dontbeabum.org/?p=251 There is no escaping the holiday buzz- the windows, the songs, the random Santas roaming the street and malls (depending on where you find yourself during the holidays). As much as I would like to avoid adding to the hundreds of billions of dollars Americans are projected to spend on the holidays this season, people [...]]]> There is no escaping the holiday buzz- the windows, the songs, the random Santas roaming the street and malls (depending on where you find yourself during the holidays). As much as I would like to avoid adding to the hundreds of billions of dollars Americans are projected to spend on the holidays this season, people still need their presents…right? Whether it’s your doorman, bestie or pup’s manicurist Global Goods Partner’s has a present for everyone.

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Global Goods Partners is a Non-Profit dedicated to alleviating poverty in marginalized communities worldwide. They offer women-led, community based organizations and artisans access to the United States markets through online product sales, marketplaces, and retail outlets. Global Goods Partners reinvests their proceeds by offering technical and grant support to its partners in order to help these ambitious women strengthen their programs and enhance their lives and their communities.

On December 17th, GGP invited the public to SHOP FOR CHANGE: A Fair Trade Marketplace set up at the Urban Zen Center in New York City. Products included recycled art greeting cards from Uganda, men’s silk ties from Cambodia, and cozy hats and scarves from Bolivia.

Image Provided By Marie Claire Andrea

Image Provided By Marie Claire Andrea

It was the perfect, one stop destination for all of my holiday shopping – guilt free. All the products are fair trade, beautiful, decently priced and your purchase will make a difference.

Sad you missed it? Check out www.globalgoodspartners.org to grab some last minute Holiday treats.

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