Faculty Benevolent Assoc Inc DBA the Work of Our Hands

“Expenses advertising 5,234 insurance 3,135 postage and shipping 32 bank charges 4,381 customer appreciation 91 donation 653 dues & subscriptions 470 off site sales expenses 2,540 phone 1,624 professional development 40 rug event expenses 3,111 store expenses 3,125 volunteer recognition 1,098 total 25,534”

“Inventories for sale or use 64,964 42,923 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 811 365 total 65,775 43,288”

“Payroll taxes payable 1,533 2,240 gift cards redeemable 220 827”

“The work of our hands is a nonprofit retail outlet, supported by volunteers, which markets handcrafts made by poor artisans in developing countries and parts of the united states. Purchasing through fair trade organizations (ftos) assures that the artisans receive a fair price for their products. The work of our hands is an ecumenical christian mission. It links individuals from various churches and backgrounds within the pella area in a common concern for the world's poor. It relies on ftos working with economically disadvantaged people; helping the poor and hungry support themselves. People of many nations join together in an active venture of love and hope. The work of our hands is an educational mission. It provides information to volunteers, customers and the community about the economically disadvantaged artisans and the conditions under which they work and live.”

“Operation of the work of our hands retail store. Store sells goods purchased from organizations in third world and developing countries to support their independent living. Profits are donated to other organizations.”