Faculty Benevolent Assoc Inc DBA the Work of Our Hands

“Sales advertising and promotion 3,130 insurance 2,145 credit card fees 4,384 customer appreciation 134 damaged inventory 104 dues & subscriptions 758 off site sales expense 1,243 telephone 1,961 rug event expenses 2,094 store expenses 2,469 volunteer recognition 482 charitable contributions 748 total 19,652”

“Inventories for sale or use 40,382 40,558 total 40,382 40,558”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5,064 6,964 payroll taxes payable 2,237 1,698 gift cards redeemable 755 816”

“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.”