Open House Chicago Fair Trade Bike Tour with Jerome McDonnell

Chicago Fair Trade (CFT)is thelargest fair trade coalition in the USA, comprised of a dedicated base of member businesses, educational institutions, congregations, non-profit organizations, and individual activists.CFT increases support for economic and environmental justice throughconsumer education,advocacy, and promotion oflocal fair trade businesses. CFT is proud to be a local and national leader in raising awareness about and building support for fair trade and its principles of environmental sustainability, ethical production methods, fair wages, and safe working conditions.​The Chicago area has a thriving fair trade economy,unmatched anywhere in the United States. We boastmore than fifty fair trade businesses, and our numbers are growing every day. By partnering with entrepreneurs, consumers, and activists, we canuse our buying power for goodand help this economy of empowerment continue to grow and thrive.

Chicago Fair Trade

World Fair Trade Day Bike Tour led by Jerome McDonnell!

Metropolis Coffee Roasterie

On Saturday, May 14, over two dozen Chicago Fair Trade’s member businesses, organizations and allies are opening their doors, hosting multiple events throughout the city to showcase how they support economic and environmental justice. At 1:00, CFT board member Jerome McDonnell will be leading a bike tour that will visit three stops: <ul><li>1st stop: <a href="https://www.metropoliscoffee.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Metropolis Coffee Roasterie</a> for a roasterie tour and coffee tasting; (Avondale)</li><li>2nd: <a href="https://www.stjohnschicago.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">St. John's Episcopal Church</a> (Old Irving Park). Activities at this church that is fiercely dedicated to social justice include a clothing swap, indigenous pop-up market featuring<a href="https://www.tulias.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Tulia's Artisan Galleria</a>, an eco-tour and more;</li><li>3rd stop: <a href="https://www.ecoandtheflamingo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eco and the Flamingo</a> (Ravenswood) Chicago's first zero waste general store! </li></ul>In total, the ride consists of three ~20 minute legs totaling 9 miles.The last leg from Eco and the Flamingo back to Metropolis will features the <a href="https://youtu.be/zKfUqvv7j1c" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Riverview bike and pedestrian bridge</a>, the longest bike pedestrian bridge in the city. While most of the ride is through very comfortable streets, there will be some busy stretches and riders should be at ease riding in a bike lane on a busy street. The tour will end up back at Metropolis, which is conveniently located next to <a href="http://metrobrewing.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Metropolitan Brewing. </a>All attendees will receive a virtual passport to use when checking in at different sites and if you check in at three or more, you’ll be entered to win a fair trade raffle (over $200 in value!)Join our growing network of conscious consumers and show your commitment to building a better, more just and equitable world. We hope you are able to join us to cycle on this celebratory day!*All riders must sign a waiver at the start of this event.

Jerome (with his .signature watermelon helmet) along side mural of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_L%C3%B3pez_Rivera" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Oscar Lopez Rivera </a>of the FALN taken during Newberry Library's Revolutionary Ride: A Bike Tour of Public Art in Chicago.

Take a virtual ride over the Riverview bike and pedestrian bridge

Metropolis Coffee owner Tony Dryfuss will be leading tours of their roasterie, dubbed "<a href="https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/metropolis-coffee-company-is-where-the-magic-happens" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for Adults". </a>

St. John's Episcopal Church, a lovely building and a congregation fiercely dedicated to social justice.

Master maker of fine art baskets from a Wounaan community in Colombia working directly with Tulia's Artisan Gallery

Karen Torres, owner of Tulia’s Artisan Gallery. Daughter of Colombian immigrants and Muisca descendent.

This is Jackie, co-owner of this zero-waste store that offers a wide array of sustainable, cruelty free and fair trade products.

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