December 4, 11  11:15-1 pm  Alternative Gift Market (Fellowship Hall) All welcome-invite a friend or relative. A great way to give gifts and give back to the larger community Women’s Bean Project is a social enterprise that hires women experiencing chronic unemployment.  Participants develop job skills, discover their talents, and break the cycle of poverty.  In addition to their signature bean and lentil soups, you’ll find trail mixes, dog treats, spice mixes, corn breads, chocolate covered espresso beans and more! International Library Project sells jewelry and craft items from international crafts people from over 15 countries. Part of the proceeds from their sales goes to the Colorado Association of Libraries Cultural Interest Group exchange which promotes cultural understanding and respect and facilities library partnerships.  Friendship Bridge is a non-profit based in Lakewood, Colorado working to empower Guatemalan women artisans. Their microcredit program gives access to small loans so they can start a business and Handmade by Friendship Bridge provides markets and training for artisans to sell their products. Colorful and decorative home items, beaded jewelry, woven baskets, linens, ornaments and so much more. African Community Center (ACC) welcomes refugees from all over the globe and conducts educational and social service programs that help newcomers rebuild their lives in their new community, navigate U.S. systems and cultures, gain confidence and economic self-sufficiency, and become productive, contributing, thriving members of society. “We Made this” is a program where women create home/lifestyle items for sale .(12/4 only). Heifer International is a global nonprofit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable, values-based holistic community development.  Shoppers will have the choice of gifting in someone’s name a goat, flock of chicks ,heifer and other farm animals to help families in need in 21 countries. Checks or cash only.   Earthlinks- For 25 years, EarthLinks has been cultivating personal transformation and self-worth with people experiencing homelessness and poverty.  They sell Earth-friendly products that they make/assemble including lotion bars, soaps, lip balms, salt scrubs, bookmarks, cards, recycled earrings, candles, honey, teas, and coffee and reusable bags. (12/11 only). Sheri’s Silverware Art and Randy’s Ecofriendly Pens and Pencils- beautiful jewelry from vintage silverware and wood turned pens and pencils. Care for creation by purchasing these items that foster reduce, reuse and recycle. Just replace the cartridges and reduce landfill. Ask Randy about his pens and pencils made from tobacco sticks. (12/11 only) Incredible Edibles  Favorite family holiday treats and baked goods for sale. Proceeds benefit the Jeffco Action Center serving over 20,000 people a year and providing immediate response to those facing hardship or experiencing homelessness. Cash/checks preferred. If you bring a holiday treat to donate, we request all items be Nut Free due to concerns about cross contamination.