“We are the ones we have been waiting for”
– June Jordan
Chicago Fair Trade (CFT) serves as a national leader in the fair trade movement and is the largest fair trade coalition in the country— working collectively since its inception in 2006 to build sustainable economic power for marginalized women, girls, and families here at home in Chicago and within many low-income communities around the world.
I love Chicago Fair Trade 💚 And care deeply about growing our fair trade movement because it encompasses all of my values towards winning a world that cares for all its people and the planet— rooted in women’s rights, racial and gender equity, and essential protections for workers and the environment.
When I joined CFT as a board member in 2020, I was truly amazed to witness all the behind the scenes efforts of what our strong yet nimble coalition is able to accomplish each year— together we are helping to move the dial forward in spreading the message of fair trade, telling the stories of garment workers, holding corporations accountable to the people who make their goods and to adopt fair trade principles— in turn creating a more just experience for all people.
The power of our organizing at CFT is truly grounded in this joyful community of members, allies, and supporters who show up and share our collective vision in the most inspiring and creative ways!
My personal goal this week is to raise $500 towards CFT’s 2022 Flash Fundraiser campaign goal this year— ensuring our educational programming, advocacy campaigns, and beloved fair trade community events will not only remain but be able to grow through what has been some of the most challenging times for working folks in modern history. Will you join me in my mission this week to raise funds to help grow this grassroots movement by taking 5 minutes right now to donate to Chicago Fair Trade?
© Jessica Yurinko
Since its inception, CFT’s education and advocacy efforts have:
- Helped create more safe and fair working conditions for garment workers
- Aided in building infrastructure where it didn’t exist – paving the way for an upswell of fair trade business and women of color-led worker owned co-ops around the world
- Won policy fights here at home like making Chicago a sweatshop-free city, ending garment worker exploitation
- Taken on new initiatives through relationships with Chicago-area universities and public schools who are engaging young people in building the future of fair trade
I’ll be sharing more about CFT’s impact and current initiatives online all this week so you can see just what I mean!
As some of my closest friends, family, and allies, you already know the impact donating has on advancing movements for racial and economic justice! I invite you to make a one-time or monthly gift to Chicago Fair Trade and give whatever amount feels meaningful and accessible to you- whether that’s $100, $50, $25 or $10.
Grateful to be in community with so many of you who also believe in June’s message — that we are the ones we have been waiting for — and that together we can and will win a more fair and just world for all its people and the planet, but only if we organize!
In love and solidarity,
Robbie
Help me raise money!
My personal goal is $900.00
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 $966.30; let’s keep going!
Ashley Edge
$51.80
September 16, 2022
Maria Miranda
$51.80
Go Robbie!
September 16, 2022
Laura Hebert
$26.06
September 16, 2022
Shelly Ruzicka
$51.80
Always happy to support my sisters in the movement! ❤️And the movement work!
September 16, 2022
Marlys Yohn
$51.80
For my dear niece Robbie
September 16, 2022
gordon mayer
$26.06
September 16, 2022
Ryan Kelleher
$50.00
September 16, 2022
Katie Leisner
$51.80
September 16, 2022
Anonymous
$26.06
September 15, 2022
Carla Land
$51.80
September 15, 2022
Donia Clark
$150.00
From Robbie: Donation on behalf of Donia Clark- rabble rauser, cat whisperer and someone I'm always glad to have in my corner- thanks Donia!
September 15, 2022
Alison Porter
$51.80
September 15, 2022
Raymond Gonzalez
$25.00
September 15, 2022
Adrienne Ott
$103.30
September 15, 2022
Maria Wagner
$51.80
September 15, 2022
Jeffrey Pinzino
$41.50
So glad to be helping the fair trade mission!
September 15, 2022
Faith Klinger
$51.80
Love you sister! Love Chicago Fair Trade
September 15, 2022
Marilyn Klinger
$25.00
Happy to donate. I have received various products as gifts through Chicago Fair Trade and each has been unique and beautifully crafted.
September 14, 2022
Kendra Kennedy
$26.06
September 14, 2022