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FAIR TRADE
Chicago Fair Trade
 A website dedicated to listing fair trade organizations and activities in the area
www.chicagofairtrade.org/
 Colores del pueblo
Concern America
www.concernamerica.org
El Buen Amigo Fair Trade Store
114 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14201
716-885-6343
lacanewyork@yahoo.com
www.elbuenamigo.net
Equal Exchange
 Fair trade coffee retailers; includes information about Interfaith Coffee Program.
www.equalexchange.com
Fair Trade Federation (FTF)
 FTF is a trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty. For more information, click here: www.fairtradefederation.org/ht/d/Home/pid/175
Greenola
 Founded in 2009 and based in Evanston, Greenola is a small, fashion brand, that strives to make an impact on developing world communities. Their mission is to help local women be socially responsible shoppers without compromising style by working alongside women entrepreneurs in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Greenola strives to empower women to develop sustainable lifestyles and provide for their families and contribute to their communities. Greenola also work closely with local, emerging designers and artists who share their passion and commitments.
Greenola also donates 10% of their profits to their partner non-profit, Solidarity Bridge and similar non-profit organizations. For more information, click here: www.greenolastyle.com/default.aspx
LOCAL FOOD SOURCES
 What does "local" food mean? Can local food go mainstream? These and other questions are explored in the latest issue of Choices, a publication of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. This special issue features seven articles centered on perspectives, prospects, and policy involved with local food systems. The issue acknowledges the anticipated health, environmental, and economic benefits of local food systems. Click here to see the issue: www.choicesmagazine.org/magazine/block.php?block=44
Solidarity Clothing
 A blog site for those interested in fair trade activities and resources.
http://www.solidarityclothing.blogspot.com/
Ten Thousand Villages
 Stores which provide vital, fair income to Third World artisans by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America
719 Main St.
Evanston, IL 60202
847-733-8258
www.tenthousandvillages.com/
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