ALTERNATIVE
GIFT FAIR

November 13-14, 2010

Evergreen, Colorado




  Buy Once...           

   GIFT TWICE

 9 am to 3 pm

Saturday, November 13th

& Sunday November 14th

in Evergreen


LOCATION

Evergreen Lutheran Church

5980 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO 80439

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2009 REPORT
Even in a very tough economic year the fair was successful in raising over $110,000.00 for worthwhile charities - thanks to the support of volunteers, shoppers and our sponsors. 50 charities were supported. Here in the foothills of Colorado, the funds went to organizations including the EChO Food bank, Mountain Peace Shelter and the Salvation Army that work in our own backyard. Internationally, some of the funds went to the Colorado Haiti Project, Friendship Bridge, Into Your Hands and others.

The charities are selected on the basis of their life changing and sometimes life saving work. For more information, see the tabs for Charity Vendors and Donation Table at left.
NEWS
In 2010, the event has been renamed the:
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR
My how this event has grown. It all started in 2000 with the idea to use our buying power for something more worthwhile. The event was originally called Alternative Christmas Fair.  Over its nine years of operation, more than half a million dollars have been raised and put to use for worthwhile causes.
The name change reflects
Our Goals:
1. To provide all occasion gifts suitable for year-around giving.
2. To contribute to diverse charities, including many nations, faiths and cultures.
3.To be inclusive of many different faith-based groups and individuals - both those who support the event and those organizations and individuals served.
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Sponsors & Supporters
About Us


FAQs

I'd like to make my shopping list in advance.
What is for sale at the fair?

Click Here
CHARITY VENDORS
For more information
on gift items
for sale at the fair.

How are Charity Vendors selected to participate?
Each year the Vendor Relations Team reviews applications made by non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) documentation.The team looks at the mission of the charity and also at the quality and appeal of the merchandise offered. The fair trys to include the widest variety of items for shoppers.  
 
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT WORTHWHILE CAUSES

In 2008, its eighth year of operation, the fair raised $119,075.00 from the sale of  goods brought to the fair by charity vendors and the gift certificates available at the donation table. All proceeds from sales are distributed to the participating charities - supporting local, national and international causes.