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DESCRIPTION:&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;\nThe Global Gift Shop\nA Fair Trade Shop\nis
  now open at\nFirst Baptist Church of Birmingham\n300 Willits\, Birmingh
 am\, MI\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;\nHours are 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.\nWednesday through
  Saturday through December 22.\nEnter at the bates Street entrance\n&nbs
 p\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbs
 p\;&nbsp\; We are excited to announce that The Global Gift Shop a non pr
 ofit&nbsp\; Fair trade Shop that has been operating out of the church fo
 r over 20 years has opened its doors for retail hours during the holiday
  season.\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbs
 p\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; The Global Gift Shop a mission of the church is
  staffed by volunteers. Items for sale are made by women and children li
 ving in poverty.\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nb
 sp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Opportunity is provided for artisans an
 d farmers to get goods to a world wide marketplace in order that they ma
 y become self-sufficient. Items include small gifts\, jewelry\, coffee\,
  chocolate\, table linens\, scarves\, Christmas items\, vases\, creches\
 , children&rsquo\;s items and more.\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp
 \;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Individuals work in 
 sheltered workshops\, co-operatives\, and small groups to produce and br
 ing to market assorted goods that allow them to become independent. All 
 money is returned to the producers in an effort to help eradicate povert
 y. Schools\, hospitals and wells for clean water have been built and com
 munities have been strengthened.&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&
 nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; We work with SER
 RV a non profit organization that has been working with the poor worldwi
 de for more than 60 years. All items are made under Fair Trade guideline
 s that include providing a living wage\, community investment\, safe wor
 king conditions\, women and children&rsquo\;s rights\, and earth steward
 ship.\n&nbsp\;\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Please visit First Baptist Church\, 300 Willits\, 
 Birmingham\, MI. Contact the church office at 248-644-0550 with question
 s. Special hours for groups&nbsp\; by appointment. 
URL:http://birmingham.patch.com/events/great-holiday-shop-noe-open-in-dow
 ntown-birmingham
SUMMARY:Great Holiday Shop Now Open in Downtown Birmingham
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Birmingham: 300 Willits St\, Birmingham\
 , MI
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