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Chicago Fair Trade Museum

Grand Opening February 11!

Learn more about purchase tickets here.

Chicago Fair Trade cultivates a community dedicated to an economy that values the labor & dignity of all people.

CFT is the largest grassroots fair trade coalition in the United States. We increase support for economic and environmental justice through consumer education, advocacy, and promotion of local fair trade businesses.

We’re proud to be a local and national leader in raising awareness about and building support for fair trade and its principles of environmental sustainability, ethical production methods, fair wages, and safe working conditions.

Our Vision​

Think about how good it feels when you have an authentic, personal transaction: grabbing coffee at a locally-owned coffee shop, buying produce from your local farmers’ market, or shopping for gifts at Chicago Fair Trade’s holiday pop-up shop. Imagine having that feeling day in and day out when you spend money!

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Chicago Fair Trade comprises a dedicated base of member businesses, educational institutions, congregations, non-profit organizations, and individual activists.

We’re supported by a strong network of passionate volunteers. Student groups, families, and individuals alike are invited to volunteer.

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Cheers to Fair Trade Coffee!

Have you tried Chicago Fair Trade’s coffee? We partnered with Metropolis Coffee, a Chicago-based award-winning coffee roaster, to create 4 custom blends that help to support fair trade coffee farmers in South and Central America.

Interested in selling CFT coffee at your next fundraising event for your school, congregation, association, or community group? Find out more about Fundraising With CFT.

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Link in bio to donate! 🔗 Our dear friend Rosa C Link in bio to donate! 🔗 Our dear friend Rosa Chang Claro, owner of CFT business member @blossominspirations, is undertaking an amazing 13.7 mile/22 km open water swim - taking more than 6 hours! - in the Pacific Ocean in Lima, Peru on Feb 11th. She will be raising much-needed funds for nonprofit organizations focusing on ESG: @arbioperu, @albergueinspira, @curesmaorg and Chicago Fair Trade.

Best of luck Rosa, and thank you! ❤️
Excited about the grand opening of the Chicago Fa Excited about the grand opening of the  Chicago Fair Trade Museum? Come early for a pre-opening event: a Chocolate-making workshop. This workshop will be led by one of CFT’s newest business members, Anielka Medina and Jonathan Butcher of Lacuna Cacao. Learn how to make chocolate from the source!  See how the cacao bean is converted into chocolate by demonstrating the roasting, winnowing, grinding, and molding process.  In addition to making chocolate, you will learn about their work with cacao farmers in Nicaragua. Limited tickets, so purchase now! 
 
#chocolatemaking #chicagofairtrade #valentines2023chicago #ethicalchocolate #fairtradechocolate #lincolnparrkchicago #sustainablefarmingg
We have been a bit quiet in January, but busy behi We have been a bit quiet in January, but busy behind the scenes. We are thrilled to share  big news: in February we are opening the Chicago Fair Trade Museum. This museum is a first not only for Chicago but for the global fair trade community. Chicago Fair Trade is proud to head up this effort that will help spread the message of fair trade to new audiences and educate visitors about fair trade while encouraging and inspiring all visitors to be fair trade advocates and supporters. 
 
The CFT Museum is located at  NEWCITY, 1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642. This is the same space as our most recent holiday-pop up shop. We validate parking in the adjacent parking garage-$2 for 2 hours. 
 
Join us for the GRAND OPENING on February 11 from 3-7. 
3:00-4:15: Chocolate-making workshop led by Anielka and Jonathan of Lacuna Cacao. Limited tickets, so purchase now!
4:30-5:00: Fair trade chocolate and wine tasting led by Melissa of ZACHI Chocolate. 
5:15-5:45: Chicago's legacy as the Candy Capital of the World led by Dr. Howard Rosing, author of Chicago: A Food Biography.
6:00-6:30: Fair Trade Flowers led by special guest Rosita Altamirano of Florecal, a fair trade flower farm in Ecuador
 
Mingle, sip, and check out all of the exhibits at the Chicago Fair Trade Museum. Learn about the fascinating history of global trade and how you can help build a better world through your everyday purchases.Get your tickets today! Link in bio. 
 
#cftmuseum #fairtrademuseum #chicagomuseum #NEWCITYExperience
#fairtradeshop #fairtradechocolate #fairtradeflowers
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Today is the FINAL DAY of Chicago Fair Trade's Hol Today is the FINAL DAY of Chicago Fair Trade's Holiday Pop-Up Shop! 🥲 Head down to @newcityexperience (1457 N Halsted) before 3pm to pick up some last-minute gifts that make a positive difference to people and planet ❤️🌎 We're just a few minutes from North/Clybourn L station, and we can validate parking in the NEWCITY parking lot for $2 for 2 hours.
With no need to worry about sizing, accessories ar With no need to worry about sizing, accessories are a popular gift choice for a reason! There's only TWO DAYS left to finish your holiday shopping, so check out these fair trade finds available at our Holiday Pop-Up Shop 💎👜

Don't miss your chance to visit us! The shop is open today until 7pm and tomorrow until 3pm. Visit us at @newcityexperience (1457 N Halsted), just a few minutes' walk from North/Clybourn station. We can also validate 2 hours' parking at the NEWCITY parking lot for $2.
A lot of our Pop-Up Shop customers ask for help lo A lot of our Pop-Up Shop customers ask for help looking for gifts for a man in their life. Here are six of our top fair trade picks! 👕🧦

We only have THREE days left of the Pop-Up, so come on down soon to finish up your holiday shopping! We're open today, tomorrow and on Sat Dec 24 at @newcityexperience (1457 N Halsted) closing at 3pm that day. We're a few minutes' walk from North/Clybourn station and can also validate 2 hours' parking at the NEWCITY parking lot for $2.

“Demand quality not just in the products you buy, but in the life of the person who made it.”

Orsola de Castro, designer and cofounder of Fashion Revolution

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