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602 Franklin Street Pella, IA 50219 641-628-8687 workofourhands@iowatelecom.net |
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Mission Statement |
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The Work of Our Hands is a non-profit retail outlet, staffed by volunteers, which markets crafts made by poor artisans in developing countries and parts of the United States. Purchasing products through Fair Trade Organizations (FTOs), assures that the artisans receive a fair price for their products. The Work of Our Hands is an ecumenical Christian mission. It links individuals from various churches and backgrounds within Pella in a common concern for the poor around the world. It relies on FTOs working with economically disadvantaged people; helping the poor and hungry support themselves. People of many nations join together in an active venture of love and hope. The Work of Our Hands is an educational mission. It provides information to volunteers, customers, and the community about the economically disadvantaged artisans, their self-help projects, and the conditions under which they live. |
