I have experienced firsthand the impact that Fair Trade can have on people’s lives.
– Maranda Leigh
After learning about Fair Trade in a college course at Indiana University, I had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador with an importer of Fair Trade products to visit artisans and learn their process. The personal stories that they shared with me still stick with me 8 years later as a vivid reminder of how business could and should treat their employees.
Fair Trade practices encompass what all businesses should aspire to: dignity & safety for all workers, wages that support a full & healthy life for employees & their families, respect & care for the natural environment, and just overall consciousness about the impact business operations have on a community. If you, like me, believe in a future where all businesses are expected to (at minimum) support and respect their employees, their communities, and their planet; then I hope you will join me in supporting Chicago Fair Trade today. Chicago Fair Trade is working to make this future a reality, focusing on local Chicago businesses, organizations, and communities that share this same vision.
I am kicking off my fundraiser by making a personal contribution of $150.
If you are able to support Chicago Fair Trade with a financial gift, please know that no amount is too small!
If you are unable to donate today, please help spread the word about this fundraiser and Chicago Fair Trade’s mission.
Help me raise money!
My personal goal is $1,500.00
Donate to our Flash Fundraiser page and make sure to choose my name for your donation inspiration!
Thanks to all the donors!
Thank you! I’ve reached my goal, but let’s not stop there! My donors have raised $1,503.17; let’s keep going!
Aaron Stenzel
$79.61
September 15, 2022
Emily Dylla
$26.06
You will help change the world Maranda!
September 15, 2022
Jenny Leigh
$50.00
Loving Maranda
September 15, 2022
Ashley Hasty
$51.80
September 15, 2022
Tom Cannan
$26.06
September 15, 2022
Alex Schommer
$26.06
September 15, 2022
Connor Leigh
$51.80
September 14, 2022
Matt Walthius
$75.00
September 14, 2022
Marnie Clark
$26.06
September 14, 2022
Jacob Gunden
$26.06
September 14, 2022
Brandon Funkhouser
$26.06
September 13, 2022
Andrew Funkhouser
$25.00
September 13, 2022
Paige and Andrew
$51.80
September 13, 2022
Lynn Honeck
$77.55
September 13, 2022
Laura Suh
$51.80
September 13, 2022
Catherine Wokas
$26.06
September 13, 2022
Tyler Honsinger
$51.80
September 13, 2022
Candace
$41.50
September 13, 2022
Jim Parizek
$51.80
September 13, 2022
Kaylee Backstrom
$41.50
September 13, 2022
Ann and Paul Sassano
$26.06
Happy to support this organization and help you meet your goal.
September 13, 2022
Mary Embry
$103.30
September 13, 2022
Anonymous
$154.79
September 13, 2022
Caprice Wokas-Schaper
$26.06
September 13, 2022
Anonymous
$154.79
September 12, 2022
Maranda Leigh
$154.79
September 11, 2022