Alternative Gift Market
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Shopping Our Values
Shopping Our Values is an idea that really resonates with many of us at NDPC. Fair Trade certification is a system that supports transparency so consumers can, in fact, shop their values.
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As the number of entrepreneurial businesses launched by Clarkston residents who came to the U.S. as refugees has grown rapidly, NDPC’s Alternative Gift Market has included more and more of these local vendors. This form of “shopping our values” relies on first-hand transparency, through relationships built by members of NDPC.
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Alternative Gift Market
The Alternative Gift Market supports fair trade, refugee businesses and local and global charities.
SAVE THE DATE: The Alternative Gift Market returns on Saturday December 2nd from 10 am - 3 pm. Along with our long-time favorite vendors and charities, we are adding exciting new products that promote fair trade, environmentally sustainable goods, and support for disenfranchised populations. Shop with a purpose this season. Visit us at ndpc.org/agm/.
Did you know that when you purchase a bag from us, inside you’ll find the story of the woman who sewed it?
Each of our bags are created with a purpose and there is a beautiful woman behind them sewing them to provide for her family here in the US. We strive to empower refugee women and create job skills for them as they transition to a new way of life.
Thank you for your support and empowering refugees here in the US.
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We love Sunavworld and Sushma Barakoti at our market. Read her story here.
Meet Sushma Barakoti - Voyage ATL Magazine | ATL City Guide
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Today we’d like to introduce you to Sushma Barakoti. Hi Sushma, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I was born in Nepal and spent my golden young adult years...And it's a wrap! Once again we had a very successful Market, even with the weather and World Cup. Many thanks to our fabulous vendors and staff. And the best of all are our amazing shoppers. Thanks for making the world better, one gift at a time.
Such a Herculean effort! Thanks Deedee Murphy and all who planned and worked so diligently.
My first time and I will certainly be back! What talented craftspeople! I love all the items I purchased and met extraordinary people. Many thanks for the time and efforts of everyone who made this event so special.
It was such a great event!
What a great event (AGAIN)!! We enjoyed it and had a nice time.
Karen’s Scrubbies are a fan favorite. Select from hot pads, dish rags or scrubbies to keep your dishes clean. This year the proceeds go to El Refugio, which provides help and support to immigrants detained at Stewart Detention Center and Stone of Hope honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Hand crocheted by our own Karen Weaver, these make great stocking stuffers. www.elrefugiostewart.org/
TOMORROW is the day, 10-3. Take a trip around the world for all your holiday gifts. Shops with a purpose. Check out all the fabulous vendors at ndpc.org/agm.
We are pleased to again host items from the Women's Bean Project, including soup and chili kits, along with baking mixes. These sell out early! Support women entrepreneurs on Dec. 3rd! www.womensbeanproject.com/
Beautiful silk scarves from Ecuador will make a perfect gift for family and friends. Proceeds from the sale of these scarves go to providing support for people imprisoned in Georgia’s prisons. Be sure to check them out at our market on Dec. 3rd!
Laura Nieto has these beautiful scarves waiting for you!!!