Friday, August 01, 2008

Helping the Poor

This is a ministry based in Blowing Rock, NC that is investing in helping the poor in Brazil:

Cross Trade International's passion is to invest in the lives of poor people in Brazil. People who are unemployed without trade skills or who work in a cottage-type industry but are unable to sustain themselves or their families.

This approach I think is unique:

Cross Trade is not a charity or welfare. We provide opportunities. Every purchase you make allows us to continue to provide income to the artisans. The products are of high quality and are backed by our guarantee that if you are not completely satisfied with any purchase you will receive a full refund, including shipping.

Their ultimate goal is:

Our desire, and prayer, for each person we serve in Brazil is that they will experience God’s love, and through any blessings Cross Trade may bring, they will give thanks to the Lord and share generously with their others.

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