August Newsletter from NYC Fair Trade Coalition
NYC Fair Trade Coalition
Happy August,
Our apologies for the lack of a July newsletter. Summer is always a busy time for everyone, including fair trade lovers :)
As always, reach out to Becky and Nimet with any questions/comments.
Becky and Nimet
1. Immediate Support Needed for Fresh & Green Academy
Fresh and Green Academy is in urgent need of your support! On July 26th, workers arrived at the campus to seize possession of the school grounds to build a road! They’re in desperate need to raise this money - please consider making a donation to save their school in Ethiopia and spread their Indiegogo campaign, http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/save-fresh-and-green-academy-from-closing, with everyone you know! If they don’t meet their goal, all 140 children and 60 mothers will be back on the streets, begging. They have no other option for food; the mothers are all employed in the school; Fresh & Green Academy has saved them from a life of prostitution.
2. Press and Media
WMDSF, a new women’s magazine - Summer issue is out! Check out 6 hot Ethical Fashion designers at
http://issuu.com/melaniebutcher/docs/wmdsf_first_mag
Journal Sponsorships for Wishwas Fundraiser: If you would like to place an ad or sponsor Wishwas fundraising on September 26th , please reach us out.
Fair Tuesday
Fair Tuesday, the ethical shopping initiative created in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, wants to inspire conscious consumerism. In August, we’re helping #FairTuesday raise 5K for a Holiday season that changes lives. Donate now and spread the word: wedid.it/campaigns/385
3. Shout Outs
Our own fair trade member, Paper No 9, got shortlisted for WGSN awards. Kudos to the Paper No 9 team!
http://www.theindustrylondon.com/shortlist-announced-for-the-wgsn-global-fashion-awards/
4. August Events
Pop-up Shop
Date: Thursday August 15th and Friday August 16th
Time: 5-9pm
Location: miLES pop up shop, 75 East 4th Street, Lower East side, NY
Vendors: Runa Tea, Bhava vegan Shoes, Reborn by Soham Dave, Fair Trade chocolates, Destiny Foundation, all your favorite fair trade vendors will be there. Come by to shop or just to say hello!
NY NOW SHOW: aka NY international Gift Fair
Date; August 17-21 (all day)Location: Jacob Javits Center at 655 W 34th St, New York City
http://www.nynow.com/
Swing by the Javits Center to visit your favorite fair trade brands
Fair Trade Federation Happy Hour
Join us for our bi-annual Happy Hour with FTF.
Date: Monday August 19th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: DohYo Restaurant (4th Floor) at Yotel, 570 10th Avenue
RSVP at http://www.evite.com/event/00A1CIYTSLYJQ4CHKEPC5F55EXWXYY
NYCFTC Monthly Meeting
Date: Wednesday August 21st
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Think Coffee in Union Square, 123 4th Avenue
5. Upcoming Events
Fair Fashion Runway
Date: September 10, 2013
Time: 6pm doors open, 6:30pm runway
Location: Wix Lounge, 235 West 23rd Street, 8th Floor - http://www.wixlounge.com/
Designers will be announced shortly. Past participants include Soham Dave, Kibonen NY, Mccollnclan, and Simply Natural Clothing.
If you would like to involve, please reach us out !
Sponsored by Wix.com
Fundraising for Wishwas at Naeem Khan’s studio
September 26, 2013
7-10pm
Unite.Empower.Transform with Wishwas!
Wishwas is NY based non profit working to educate and empower immigrant women.
Join leading social entrepreneurs, executives, and tastemakers for an evening of fine wine, hors d’oeuvres by Devi restaurant, desserts by ChocaL8kiss, live entertainment by award winning AATMA dance troupe, silent auctions and a preview of Naeem Khan’s Fall 2013 collection.
Naeem Khan Studios, 260, West 36th Street
Tickets available at http://wishwasfundraiser2013-eorg.eventbrite.com/.
Poker Tournament for Fresh and Green Academy
Mon, September 16, 2013 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Connolly's Pub
121 West 45th St 3rd Fl.
Join us for an evening of Poker, Black Jack and back this year...Roulette!
Register before August 27th and pay only $200.00 for $2,500.00 in chips, 3 hours premium open bar, and 3 hours of passed hors d’oeuvres! Play will be for prizes such as sailing excursions, Broadway tickets, wellness services, dinners and more! We have professional dealers & tables. Beginner tables and instruction are available. Don’t want to play? For $90.00, receive open bar, hors d’oeuvres, and more fun and games while helping the children of Fresh and Green Academy!
Buy your tickets at: http://friendsoffreshandgreen.givezooks.com/events/fifth-annual-poker-casino-night-fundraiser
6. Job Opportunities
Wishwas, a non profit organization working with the immigrant women, is looking for volunteers. Please email te...@wishwas.org is you are interested in.
HandCrafting Justice, a Fair Trade nonprofit retailer with headquarters in Astoria, NY is seeking a part time weekend sales person for 10 to 15 hours a weekend. The sales generally run on Saturdays from 2 to 7pm and Sundays from 7am to 3pm in NYC, and are located throughout the boroughs, Long Island and Westchester. The individual should have a strong background/interest in fair trade and/or international women’s empowerment and be dedicated to the organization’s mission of economic justice. Pay will be administered per weekend with the potential for added commission based on goods sold.
To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to mau...@handcraftingjustice.org. Applications accepted through August 18, 2013
More: Lots of full-time and part-time job opportunities are available around the US. Please check http://www.fairtradefederation.org/ht/d/sp/i/8439/pid/8439 for more information.
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Nimet & Becky
New York City Fair Trade Coalition