A Joyful Gift: Give the Gift of Life

December 9th, 2011

It’s a busy holiday season.

Shopping to do. Gifts to wrap. Parties to attend. Meals to prepare. It’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle. It’s easy to forget the most important things. It’s easy to lose joy in the midst of the stress and chaos.

But isn’t that what this season is all about? Joy? Thankfulness? Stepping back and realizing just how richly we’ve been blessed?

This Christmas, Seven Hopes United is partnering with Scarlet Threads to raise $10,000 for New Day Foster Home. Scarlet Threads, a fair trade sewing cooperative, was born in the same village where New Day Foster Home operates. NDFH is a non-profit charitable organization partnering with China’s government orphanages to provide life-saving surgeries and a loving home to orphans with critical medical needs. In addition to medical care, NDFH fosters the children until they are adopted. Two NDFH adoptive families have each pledged $2,500 to a matching grant fund. If we raise the other $5,000, NDFH will receive $10,000 to use for Wendy’s and Asa’s surgeries.

To learn more about this initiative and to make a contribution, please visit Scarlet Threads’ blog. To sweeten the deal, we’re offering a $10 coupon for use in Seven Hopes United’s shop as well as a $10 coupon for use in the Scarlet Threads shop! Stay tuned as other shops join the charity shop hop! The coupons are valid towards any purchase in our store or Scarlet Threads’ store. If you wish to receive the coupon codes, please e-mail carrie@scarletthreads.org with your name, email address, and the amount you contributed.

We all know it’s true… giving is more blessed than receiving. And what better gift than the gift of life for a little one? It’s the most joyful gift of all. (PS – New Day Foster Home is a 501c3. All contributions are tax deductable.)

Sweepstakes Rules

November 4th, 2011

CONTEST RULES:

HOW TO ENTER:
For a chance to win one (1) $25 Gift Certificate from Seven Hopes United, like Seven Hopes United on Facebook, www.facebook.com/7hopesunited and then complete the entry form. Contest will end 11:59 p.m. PST on 12/31/11. There will be 1 winner per week. Seven Hopes United will randomly select the winner by the end of every Sunday until then. The winner will be notified via e-mail. If you are selected and meet the eligibility requirements set forth herein, the $25 Gift Certificate will be emailed to you. Winner will be chosen using random.org. Once notified you have 48 hours to respond. If no response we will choose another winner.

ELIGIBILITY:
Entrants must be eighteen (18) years of age or older and be a legal resident of one (1) of the fourty-eight (48) Contiguous United States or Washington, D.C. with no prior criminal record. The Sponsor reserves the right to require proof of eligibility and to conduct a background check on entrants, if applicable.

Entries that are incomplete, illegible, fraudulent or corrupted are void and will not be accepted.

PRIVACY:
By entering, each entrant agrees to this Web site’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and the rules stated herein.

WINNERS/PRIZE:
Unless indicated otherwise on the Web Site, one (1) Prize will be awarded for the Giveaway. All expenses not specified herein, including, without limitation, all federal, state and local taxes, are each winner’s sole responsibility.

DISCLAIMER/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
All entrants, as a condition of entry, agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of Sponsor. Except where prohibited by law, by entering a Giveaway, each entrant consents to the use of his/her name, voice, picture, likeness and biographical data and/or any other information contained in his/her entry in advertising, promotional and marketing materials by Sponsor and the Sponsor Affiliates without additional compensation, which may require, without limitation, winner to appear in person on a television, radio or Internet broadcast. In addition, by entering, all entrants, except where prohibited by law, consent to being photographed, filmed, taped and/or interviewed about the Giveaway. In connection therewith, all entrants grant full permission and consent to Sponsor and the Sponsor Affiliates to utilize any of the results of such photographing, filming, taping and/or interviewing in any and all media now known or hereafter devised and hereby release Sponsor and the Sponsor Affiliates from all liability related thereto.

Winners may be required to sign, have notarized and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within five (5) days of receipt of such document(s) or Prize will be forfeited. All Prize claims and winner materials will be verified by Giveaway judges. If this Giveaway is not capable of running as planned, including, because of any infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor’s control which corrupts or threatens to corrupt or adversely affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Giveaway, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend and/or modify this Giveaway and Sponsor can perform the random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to such cancellation, suspension or modification of the Giveaway.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
Winner, by acceptance of any Prize, agrees to release Sponsor, Seven Hopes United (the “Sponsor Affiliates”) from any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of any Prize or while traveling to and from a location to obtain or use any Prize. Neither Sponsor nor the Sponsor Affiliates make any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the use of any Prize including, without limitation, quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Sponsor nor the Sponsor Affiliates are responsible for technical, hardware, software, or telephone malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by Sponsor or the Sponsor Affiliates, the user or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Giveaway or by any human error which may occur in the processing of the entries in this Giveaway and which may limit a participant’s ability to participate in this Giveaway. Sponsor can modify these official rules in any way or at any time, as long as Sponsor gives reasonable notice.

The Giveaway shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Submission of an entry is acknowledgment of and agreement to be bound by all terms and conditions of these official rules. In the event of a dispute concerning who submitted an e-mail entry, the entry will be declared to have been made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. An authorized account holder is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g. business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

FREE Fair Trade Coffee On Us!

October 1st, 2011

Enjoy FREE Fair Trade Coffee on 7 Hopes during Fair Trade Month {October}!

Check out our local favorites:

  1. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
  2. Cafe 976
  3. Pannikin Coffee & Tea

Here’s how this works:

  1. Make a purchase online at sevenhopesunited.com
  2. Take 15% of the total and order up some Fair Trade coffee at your local cafe
  3. Email your 7 Hopes United order number (found on your packing slip) and a photo of your coffee receipt to customerservice@sevenhopesunited.com
  4. We will reply with a 7 Hopes United e-Gift Certificate to cover your coffee, up to 15% of the original order total or a maximum of $25

So, if you place a $80 order you can order $12 worth of coffee at your favorite local Fair Trade cafe and we’ll send you a $12 e-Gift Certificate. If you place an order for $200 and order $30 of coffee, we’ll send you a $25 e-Gift Certificate.

*This promo cannot be applied to prior purchases or applied with other discounts or promotions. It is good for the total price not including tax or shipping charges, and is good for purchases made during the month of October. Purchases must be made by Monday, October 31, 2011. Your receipts must be sent to us by Friday, November 4, 2011 in order to be eligible for your e-Gift Certificate.

Spread the Fair Trade Love,
7 Hopes United

September Giveaway!

September 6th, 2011

When wandering around the farmers market in San Diego this weekend, I couldn’t help but notice the abundance of fruit and veggies in season. The figs on the tree in our backyard are becoming ripe, all of my favorite things are in season. The way I see it, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of all those fresh goodies and visit your local farmers market …and it wouldn’t hurt if you had a fresh new market tote to take with you!

So, to celebrate this beautiful harvest season, we’re giving away a Cocoki Market Tote ($32 value) and a set of Nicole Miller Bangles ($25 value) to one lucky winner. The winner can choose their favorite Cocoki Market Tote print [sorry, orange is unavailable] and favorite color combination of Bangles.

To win this giveaway, all you have to do is help us spread the word about Seven Hopes United! Here’s how to do it:

  1. Mention us on Twitter (@7hopesunited)
  2. Mention us in your Facebook status (www.facebook.com/7hopesunited)
  3. Talk about Seven Hopes United on your blog

If you mention us on Twitter (@7hopesunited), you’re all set, if it’s a Facebook or blog post, leave a comment here so we can find it and enter you. EACH ENTRY COUNTS, so the more you tweet, the more chances you have to win! Thanks for spreading the love!

7 Hopes United {101}

August 11th, 2011

With Seven Hopes United coming into her second year I am caught up in thoughts of her beginnings. Sitting with a small group of friends after a trip around Central America, excited about new possibilities and ideas. It was in a room of supportive friends that the idea of Seven Hopes United became a reality.

Over the past year Seven Hopes United went from two dreamers on a mission to make a difference, a few artisans with a world full of hope, and a handful of faithful friends to something new. It is here that we stand at the cusp of the next step…thankful for the new friends that have joined our journey.

Seven Hopes United's Founders and {Co-Dreamers} in Nicaragua

This dream inspires me to wake up in the morning. This collaboration of artists and dreamers has brought people from all over the world together with a common hope – to lift millions of families out of poverty by providing a means to a living wage.

We are overwhelmed by all of the new people that have learned about Seven Hopes United in the last year and we are glad that you have joined this unfolding story. In celebrating our birthday, and this influx of new friends we realized it would be a good time to take a moment to share our mission and bring everyone up to speed. It will also be a good reminder of how far we’ve come for those of you who have been a part of this story of hope from the beginning.

Who we are…
Seven Hopes United is a cause-centered collaboration that is working to eradicate poverty by providing economic opportunities for artisans in disadvantaged areas of the globe. We currently partner with nearly 40 Fair Trade cooperatives around the world to fulfill our mission – to empower communities and enrich the lives of disadvantaged men, women and children around the globe.

“Our life has been difficult, but our children will have a better future, thanks to the people like you who buy our jewelry.” – Olga and Cesar, Guatamala.

Our fair trade partnerships provide living wages to our producers, and offer alternatives to the poor working conditions and low wages common in developing countries. More than beautiful fair trade products, each Seven Hopes United necklace, apron, handbag… has a story. A story that will become your own as you grow closer to our artisans and learn about the effort that goes into hand-making each of these gorgeous pieces.

How to get involved…
Support our Fair Trade artisans. Shop Fair Trade.
Create a Fair Trade Wedding or Gift Registry
Email us your kind words & inspiration
Share our story

Where to find our products…
www.SevenHopesUnited.com

Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village Dr.
San Diego, CA 92122 (Outside of the Gap & Lucky Jeans)

…and an increasing list of Farmers Markets and Gift Fairs in the San Diego area (“Like” our Facebook page for up-to-date info on events near you!)

Follow along…
Our Facebook page
Our Twitter page

Thank you SO much for your continued support! Two was a great year, we are looking forward to celebrating many more with you! Happy Birthday Seven Hopes United!!


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