thank you, thank you, thank you to all who supported, volunteered and shopped at this year’s sale!
with christmas shoppers being hesitant this season, we didn’t know what to expect at this year’s fair trade bazaar. but we were pleasantly surprised to find that because of where we are, people are beginning to ask more questions about the way we spend money and consequently seeing that making your dollars go further means investing in people and not just consumerism. that being said, we doubled last year’s one day sale and met our ambitious goal of $12K. translation: a whole year’s living wage for 6 artisan families.
we look forward to continuing to explore the possibilities for fair trade in naperville. and we would be remiss if we didn’t say thank you to our gracious and enthusiastic host: Naperville Christian Church. alone, we could not do this. but together we have made a difference in people’s lives and brought more hope to the holiday.
Cheryl!! That is AWESOME!!! I’m so happy you surpassed your expectations and reached your goal! I am so grateful to have been a part of it, I enjoyed it so much, especially getting to know you!
Have a blessed Christmas!
go drink your water, missy!!
thanks kimberlee!
it was great partnering with NCC and getting to know you too. there were so many moments from yesterday’s sale that are going to stay with me. i’m so grateful for every part of it. and yes, i will go drink that water!
Cheryl Lynn,
I was overwhelmed in announcing to the church yesterday that 12k was raised and that is enough for 6 families to have living wages for a whole year. So…how can we dream even bigger??
i like the way you think neil.