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Review for Shopping for a Change, San Mateo, CA, USA
My first encounter with Shopping for a Change occurred when I admired a beautiful necklace that the founder, Stacey, was wearing at a dinner. I was curious and a conversation began. I discovered that Shopping for a Change helps artisans around the world become self-sufficient by working with communities to develop products-such as the necklace Stacey wore--that are of high quality, yet maintain the artistic value of the artisan's culture. Not only does Shopping for a Change help artisans internationally, but also supports home based organizations in the U.S through the development of partnerships. To me, this is a perfect pay it forward situation. I wholeheartedly support the philosophy that helping others is really about helping them help themselves. Shopping for a Change is not a band-aid approach to community problems, but a commitment to ensure that the basic economic needs of humans, as well as universal needs such as finding purpose in life and upholding one’s heritage, is met over the long term. I am so glad that necklace caught my attention and allowed me to learn more about this wonderful organization.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
In my communications with the Executive Director, I have gained the benefit of understanding why the self-sufficiency and partnership model is an effective approach in helping communities over the long term. It has given me a deeper understanding of the ways in which we can become connected to lives locally and globally.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Increase its visibility so that it can gain further support. It is an organization that I want to see survive well into the future.
