Give Justice

During the holidays, many UUSC supporters search for ways to share their values while sharing holiday cheer with friends and loved ones. Some UU congregations feature UUSC merchandise and items from our fair trade partner, Equal Exchange, in their holiday gift fairs.

The UU Fellowship of Vero Beach recently held their second annual Fair Trade Bazaar, thanks to the efforts of fair trade coordinator Gale Parmentier, who organized the two-day event this past weekend. It was well attended, including many from the larger community. The bazaar grossed nearly $6500, so it was a great financial success as well as engaging the community in supporting fair trade.

In addition to the annual bazaar, Gail and other members of the congregation help their community support fair trade through their Fair Trade Corner throughout the year, occupying two rooms at the fellowship and markets a great variety of fair trade products.

UUSC thanks Gail and her partners in this project for their dedication to both our mission and to bringing fair trade to the fore of their community's holiday shopping. And we thank UUSC National Cochair Jack Stiefel for bringing this story to our attention!

Learn how you can replicate this project within your own congregation.