Partners in Hope: Bayou Rose Photography
It was Cyd Lapour’s son who taught her to shoot the moments in-between. As a photographer for her business Bayou Rose Photography, she’s made her name in capturing...
News
Introducing the New Hope Shop
COMING SPRING 2020 We’re excited to announce the new location of The Hope Shop and Hands Producing Hope headquarters - located at 1857 Government St. in Baton Rouge, LA. We’ve...
Update! Progress on the New Hope Shop + Volunteers Wanted
Today, we want to share an update on the NEW Hope Shop - located at 1857 Government Street. Last week, we gave you a behind-the-scenes look at the space before...
The New Hope Shop Landscaping Reveal
Last month we announced the newest location of The Hope Shop at 1857 Government Street in Baton Rouge. Then we shared how the location had A LOT of work to...
Emergency Food Relief for Our Partners
OUR FAMILIES NEED YOUR HELP. Like we have experienced here in the US, the Stay at Home orders have slowed the spread of the virus but have greatly impacted families’...
Mother's Day Gifts Ideas + Sponsor a Mom for Mom
We’ve handpicked our best gifts for mom this Mother’s Day, and we’ve also created a special gift that supports our efforts to educate expecting mothers in remote communities in Rwanda....
Meet Our Literacy School Teachers
At Hands Producing Hope, a huge aspect of our mission is to create opportunity for women, in places where it is often difficult to come by. At our weaving and...
Artisan Highlight: Lilly Muringa
Today, if you visit Light House Coffee in Baton Rouge, you might just spot Lilly working in the back. She’s a dishwasher there, and comes in five days a week....
Stories of the Seed: Jaboncillos
Even looking past the integrity of fair trade values, ethical sourcing, and environmental friendliness in artisan products--those of us who purchase them realize a certain undeniable sentiment in the...
Stories of the Seed: Job's Tears
In the Book of Job, we learn that even at the hand of God, suffering and loss are not experiences earned, nor are they evenly distributed. As we listen to...
6 Simple Steps to Becoming a More Ethical Consumer
Changing the world. Sounds intimidating doesn't it? Simply taking the time to consider all the ways in which the world needs healing can be enough to knock one to the...
What is Fair Trade & Why Should I Care?
How much can I get for the least cost to myself? This attitude, you might call it ‘smart-shopping,’ is one that governs everything from your weekly trip to the supermarket...