Faculty Benevolent Assoc Inc DBA the Work of Our Hands

“Sales advertising and promotion 1,424 insurance 2,999 credit card fees 4,154 customer appreciation 103 damaged inventory 161 dues & subscriptions 644 off site sales expense 30 telephone 2,009 professional development 43 store expenses 4,605 volunteer recognition 94 bank charges 39 shipping and delivery 95 total 16,400”

“Inventories for sale or use 43,751 43,163 prepaid expenses and deferred charges 0 210 total 43,751 43,373”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 6,356 3,825 payroll taxes payable 1,954 2,475 gift cards redeemable 1,607 1,671”

“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.”