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March/April 2012 Newsletter
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 1716 South 10th Street in Omaha | 402.964.2740
Monday-Friday 12-7pm | Saturday 10-3pm |
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Staff Addition
 We welcome Deb Keeney to the Blue Flamingo staff. Deb will be at the Blue on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in her role as program coordinator at United Methodist Ministries. Deb brings with her a passion for Fair Trade, experience in community-based programming, and a talent for recruiting volunteers. Stop by and say hello, and let her know if you are interested in volunteering at the Blue - dkeeney@bigmuddyumc.org or 402.964.2740.
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Special Event
Join United Methodist Ministries and Urban Abbey during Omaha Fashion Week as we present a thrift store fashion show! The event will take place at Urban Abbey, 1026 Jackson St., in Omaha's Old Market, with the Rev. Stephanie Ahlschwede emceeing. Models will represent UMM's community partners, emphasizing a diversity of ages, sizes and ethnicities. Hair, make-up and styling will be provided by Fringes Salon and Spa. The purpose of the event is to draw attention to the work of United Methodist Ministries and Urban Abbey, while emphasizing the "green" aspect of purchasing used fashions. The fashion show will feature clothing and Fair Trade accessories from Blue Flamingo thrift store, which is a program of UMM. The fashion show aims to highlight the range of clothing that is available by purchasing gently-used rather than new. We hope you will show your support by joining us for this fun, creative event!
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Donations Needed
- shoes (all varieties)
- towels
- men's clothing
- fun accessories: hats, belts, etc.
- costume jewelry
- a beret for the fashion show
- spring and summer clothing
- infant and children's clothing
All donations are appreciated, but we would especially love to have some new clothing and accessories this week, if possible, to be used in the Green Garden Party Fashion Show.
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Featured Fair Trade Item
Large Palm Accent Basket 
Large basket composed of natural and dyed kaisa grass collected from the riverside and wrapped in brightly dyed palm leaf fibers. An organic storage option or stunning decorative accent. 6 3/4 in. h x 20 in. diameter.
$22.00  This item created by: Dhaka Handicrafts
Dhaka Handcrafts is an independent organization designed to assist impoverished rural artisans in Bangladesh to attain self-sufficiency, and at the same time to encourage and market traditional craftsmanship. |
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Fair Trade Fundraising
You know how school fundraiser sales don't always stock items that you want or need, but you buy the items anyway to show your support for local students and schools?
Well, there's a new type of fundraiser available that sells 100% organic and Fair Trade products from Equal Exchange and Ten Thousand Villages! This program sells coffee, chocolates, tea & cocoa, jewelry, and housewares to help people all around the world!
This program gives back in many ways. First, those who sell the products learn about Fair Trade and educate others along the way. Meanwhile, the sales help small-scale farmers and artisans earn a living wage (plus other benefits). In addition, the selling organization keeps 40% of the profits. And in the end, the buyer ends up with yummy and/or beautiful products!
Please encourage your local schools, church groups, and other organizations to support our Fair Trade partners through this program. Click here for more information.
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Thank You!
We appreciate your support. We hope you will continue to think of Blue Flamingo whenever you are cleaning out closets, purchasing gifts, or shopping for unique treasures.
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