Volunteering at the café has not only taught Marcie about good coffee and tea brewing techniques, but has also allowed her to get more involved with our mission to end human trafficking. She says, "I've learned a lot about the prevalence of human trafficking, and how it's unfortunately closer to home than I ever realized."
Read MoreCheck out our Savvy Shopper Instagram Story and take the survey to learn more about "savvy shopping" and some things you can do to be a more conscious consumer!
Read MoreThrough her short time with the café, Briella says she has already learned so much about what it takes to be a conscious consumer. In her words, "We as consumers have the power to make a real difference through our purchasing decisions. By choosing to support fair trade and ethical businesses, we can make a difference! No matter how big or small that purchase may be, even if it's starting with where you buy your coffee!"
Read MoreTo celebrate #FairTradeMonth we explore some of the Fair World Project reasons for #WhyFairTrade
Read MoreMeet Sean, one of the co-founders of the Freedom Café here in Durham!
Sean started off as a General Manager and Strategic Planner in the very beginning of the café, and is currently Interim Chair of the Board of Directors.
