Fair Trade Bloomington

Video and story by Jonathan Hiskes
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Photos by Jonathan Hiskes The students in the group hope to open an indepedent, self-sustaining store in Bloomington.      Until then, they hold Fair Trade sales, including this one at First Presbyterian Church.     Professor Mary Embry teaches in the IU Department of Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design. Her work with the Fair Trade group has inspired a number of her students to get involved.     Student leader Leela Summers spoke of the satisfaction of being able to work to help others.      Sophomore Julia Greenwald, another volunteer, is crafting an individualized major around Fair Trade principles.

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  Fair Trade Bloomington Students are working to open a gifts store that ensures artisans around the world get a fair price for their handiwork. By Jon Hiskes

   

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  Lynn Schwartzberg Everybody can make a life around better. If you don't have money to donate you can give your time. Lynn Schwartzberg can't imagine her life without volunteering in different areas: Buskirk-Chumley theater, Community Arts Commission and other projects. By Olyesa Oleshko

   

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  PALS PALS is a non-profit Equine Assisted Program helping riders improve the quality of life both mentally and physically. People working at PALS are mostly volunteers. Their dedication to the work not only ensures the program running well but makes it outstanding. By Xin Jin

   

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  Dave Highland Devoted church volunteer Dave Highland, from Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, get involved in Furniture Giveaway, CareFest and International Coffee Hour. He often invites international students to come to his house, watch sports game and have fun together. By Jingting Zhao

   

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  First Aid Nobody loves accidents, but it could occur to everyone. Sometimes it is too late for people to react when it does happen. First Aid is just one of those things that don't receive enough attention in daily life until emergency knocks up people's mind and drags them into panic and chaos. By Tian Ming

   

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  Patty Pizzo She raised the writer of such feel-good classics as "Hoosiers" and "Rudy." Now, local volunteer Patty Pizzo tells her own inspiring story. By Daniel Robison

   

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  Hand 'n Hand A look inside a wonderful program where people with the greatest challenges help those with the most need. By Rob Schmidt

   

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  RSVP An active group of seniors that gathers weekly to prepare bulk mailing for non-profits. By Colin Bishop

   

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  Martha Blood Martha is not only a volunteer at the Animal Shelter, but also a foster parent of homeless animals, especially homeless cats. She's been taking these cats to her own place and helping find new homes for them. Thanks to Martha and her colleagues, many of these sweet creatures are waiting for their forever homes. By Yolanda Zhang

   

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  Steve Scott Martial artist and volunteer Steve Scott is an instructor and owner of Monroe County Martial Arts. Scott also teaches a martial arts course at the Monroe County YMCA. His class at the YMCA teaches students who might otherwise not get to participate in martial arts. By Crista Chapman

   

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  Jerry Sutherlin They may deliver your mail and your packages, but have you ever wondered what else your letter carrier is doing? One postal service employee is working to return hunger to sender. By Jesse Darland

   

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  Amal Altoma Born in Iraq and now a resident of Bloomington, Amal Altoma simply can't do enough for her community." By Rama Sobhani

   

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  Monika Herzig Monika Herzig is the founder of Jazz from Bloomington. Since 1997, she has held nearly every position on the board of directors and is still active as the organization's booking agent. Jazz from Bloomington is a non-profit organization that helps bring national jazz musicians to Bloomington. By Joshua Levering

   

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  Meal Share Meet the people of the volunteered-powered Meal Share Program at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. By January Jones