Tis the Season…
Warm Heart’s Microenterprise Initiative is alive and well in the U.S. and is showing up all over New Jersey. Warm Heart has taken part in a diverse range of sales that have taken them from the Rutgers University sponsored Fair Trade Bazaar that was run through OxFam to sales at hospitals all the way in Toms River. This Saturday, Warm Heart took part in the Secret Shoppe Sale that is annually run by Prospect Church for children to do some “independent” shopping in a safe environment while parents enjoy sipping on coffee and a little extra shopping in a separate room. At this sale, Warm Heart caught the eye of one shopper and received recognition for their unique, fair trade products:
“The True Seasonal Spirit: Gifts That Make a Difference”
by Lauren Bright
Article in New Jersey Shopping
site: http://www.nj.com/shopping/index.ssf/2009/12/the_true_seasonal_spirit_gifts.html
“… Warm Heart Worldwide is dedicated to helping communities achieve sustainability through education that incorporates and honors cultural traditions. Basically, they empower people to help themselves. They are unique in that they are community-based, hands-on, self-sustaining and accept donations as investments, not charitable contributions. In short, they want everyone involved to have a stake in the success of the program. You can shop their online store (www.warmheartonline.org) for exquisite paper goods like stationary, journals, lanterns and mobiles. They also have some cool fashion accessories.
Takeaway: There’s nothing savvier than shopping with a greater goal in mind. It’s also nice to be able to enhance your surroundings with beauty while enriching the lives of those less fortunate. ”