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Written by Darren Dattalo
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 |
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COMING NOVEMBER 7, 8th. Trim your tree with gifts that give back this holiday season. Greenland Hills United Methodist Church is sponsoring Global Village Market—an amazing two-day event that brings together charitable organizations and fair-trade retailers to offer a truly unique holiday shopping experience. All purchases will be accompanied by our attractive Global Village Market card, and in the case of charitable gifts, a card insert that describes the impact of your contribution.
WHEN: Saturday, November 7 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Featuring live music, African Fashion Show and homemade pies Sunday, November 8 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Featuring live music, a chili cookoff and silent art auction WHERE: Greenland Hills United Methodist Church 5835 Penrose Avenue (Two blocks east of Matilda at Penrose and Delmar) - Lovely fair-trade gifts from artisans around the world and fair-trade coffees, teas and chocolate will be available for purchase
- Help prevent the spread of malaria by making a donation to supply mosquito nets in high-risk areas of the world
- End world hunger one family at a time with the purchase of a goat or a cow to provide milk to an impoverished household for years
- Mend a broken soul by sponsoring a session of play therapy for a traumatized child in our neighborhood
- Give the gift of better health by funding pharmaceuticals and supplies to support the medically underserved
- Build a house and a future for a family in Juarez, Mexico—one brick at a time
- Go Green to help slow global warming—purchase environmentally friendly items such as compact fluorescent light bulbs and reusable shopping bags to do your share
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 29 October 2009 )
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