History
Artisans' Hope is a division of Harrisonburg Gift & Thrift, Inc., a non-profit established to generate money for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). All proceeds ultimately help support the many programs of MCC. Beginning in 1982 as Self-Help Crafts, this Fair Trade store was renamed Artisans' Hope after relocating to its beautiful existing location in 2008.
Specialties
Artisans' Hope features fairly traded food and hand crafted items from around the world. Our shop stocks a unique selection of practical gifts and works of art representing cultures around the world. We work with organizations that ensure our products are Fair Trade or created in a manner that has a positive social impact while minimizing negative environmental effects. The people producing these goods are paid a fair and living wage.