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Fridley United Methodist Church Craft & Gift Market

Fridley United Methodist Church

3rd Annual Craft and Gift Market

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This holiday season event provides an avenue for community non-profits to raise public awareness and financial support for their programs. The market features gifts and service alternatives which give twice. First giving to the gift’s recipient; while also being beneficial in supporting community programs. 

Some of the vendors include:

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  • Ten Thousand Villages - Fair Trade Products
  • Bead for Life - Supports impoverished Ugandan women
  • Compatible Technology International - Helps Africa, Asia and the Americas alleviate hunger and create micro-enterprises  
  • Expo Peru - Fair Trade knitwear
  • African Children Today - helps AIDS orphans/widows
  • Cokesbury Books
  • MN Council of Churches Refugee Services - benefit refugee resettlement
  • PEO - Helps grant education scholarships for women

Come and support the many local non-profits and crafters taking part in this event.  Start your holiday shopping by purchasing items or making a donation in honor of your intended gift recipient.

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