Hope Village

11/03/2017

Exciting News!! Hope Village Opens November 8!! We will be open every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday through December 20. We have 15 Artisan groups this year including 5 new groups. As always all monies return to the Artisans. Many beautiful products that will not be found in other stores. Please come and see. We have products for babies, children, adults as well as beautiful items for your home. So come and shop at Hope Village located in First Presbyterian Church in Charleston. See you there!

03/08/2017

Hope Village had a very successful season - thanks to all our Amazing Shoppers!! All of our Artisans are so thrilled to receive the monies for their beautiful creations. Now they can feed their families, get clean water, educate their children and provide for their families. Many will be rescued from traffickers. A special thanks to all the volunteers whom make this possible.

11/21/2016

Hope Village has been very busy but we still have lots of beautiful products!! We will be taking Hope Village to Richardson and Long Law Office for Art Walk on Black Friday Night from 5-8pm that's this week November 25th. Please drop by and see us and purchase some beautiful products including EVOO which makes an awesome gift especially in one of our beautiful Mayan Bags. We will be back at First Presby on Saturday 26th from 10am-2pm. 100% of the proceeds returns to the Artisan!! Gifts with Meaning!

11/09/2016

Hope Village is NOW OPEN!! The hours are 10am-2pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until December 18. We have enlarged our shop and are now in two rooms. There's something for everyone! Remember 100% returns to the Artisans. Looking forward to seeing you there!!

10/12/2016

Four weeks from today. Hope Village opens at First Presbyterian Church. Don't miss it! Hours are 10-2 Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Beautiful items from around the world. All monies return to the Artisans. Watch here for more news.

09/30/2016

Exciting News!!! Hope Village will reopen November 9!!! The Fair Trade Shop is in First Presbyterian Church. The Hours will be 10am-2pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. We will have lots of beautiful items from around the world. Remember 100% is returned to the Artisans. Watch this space for more news later!!

01/09/2016

Hope Village is now closed after an incredibly successful year for our beautiful Artisans! On behalf of each artisan YOU have made a difference in their lives by shopping! Whether it is safety, food, shelter, education, medicine or their ability to continue the artistry which has been passed from many generations, they are grateful to YOU! Lives have been improved around the World! Please as you give the items as gifts or keep in your own home, remember the beautiful artisans. From the bottom of my heart I THANK YOU! May your year be filled with many Blessings!

12/10/2015

Just finished another beautiful day at Hope Village. We still have many beautiful items from around the world - Baskets, shawls, olive wood kitchen utensils, jewelry- lots of beautiful fresh water pearl creations as well as many other beautiful pieces, clothes - children's and adults including "fun pj's" ornaments from around the world, amazing Extra Virgin Olive Oil and many other items to give to all "your special people". Remember these are gifts which will make a difference in the lives of artisans around the world. We will be open Saturday 10-2 and next Wednesday and Thursday 10-2 and Saturday the 19th will be our closing day. Don't miss out!!

11/01/2015

Hope Village will be opening Wednesday November 11,2015 Our hours will be Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays 10am - 2pm until December 20. Come and see our beautiful products from around the world. All products are Fair Trade and 100% of sales return to the Artisans. We are located at First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV. A beautiful gift for everyone on your list and you will be helping amazingly talented artisans provide for their families.

05/10/2013

Remember tomorrow is fair trade day! Stop by First Presbyterian Church from 9AM-2PM to support artisans around the world by purchasing beautiful pieces of art. Spread the word; every purchase benefits individuals around the world this Mother's Day weekend.

05/08/2013

05/07/2013

This Indian organization rescues young women who have been sold into sexual trafficking and slavery. It works to provide health services, education, and job training to these brave young women. The jewelry is all handmade by these young victims as they struggle to rebuild their lives.