Womens Bean Project – Gifts That Give Back

January 16, 2010

The name itself is interesting enough isn’t it? Doesn’t it catch your attention?

I love to come across ways to give gifts that give back, everyone wins. Women’s Beans Project products are prepared and packaged with care by the program participants. Each purchase you make you’re helping women break the cycle of poverty and chronic unemployment. There are many options on the Women’s Bean Project.
Women’s Bean Project has been dedicated to helping women break the cycle of poverty and unemployment since 1989. Their mission is to change women’s lives by providing stepping stones to self sufficiency through social enterprise. They strive to break that cycle by helping women discover their talents and develop skills by offering job readiness training opportunities. With this stepping stone towards success, these women will be able to support themselves, their families and create stronger role models for their children – future generations.

“Jossy Eyre founded the Women’s Bean Project in 1989 as a result of her volunteer work at a day shelter for homeless women. Eyre saw that while the shelter kept women safe, if could not help them make lasting changes in their lives. Eyre bought $500 worth of beans and put two homeless women to work – the first step in building the social enterprise we are today. Our training opportunities have expanded dramatically over the years, and annual operating budget has grown from $6,100 to over $1.5 million.”

In 1993, King Soopers became the first grocery store to carry Women’s Bean Project products.

In 1995, they purchased former Fire Station #10 from the City and County of Denver, and moved to their new home the following year, giving them permanent roots at 3201 Curtis Street.

“Today our product offerings have expanded to salsa mixes, spice rubs, coffee beans, and jelly beans in addition to our soups and chili, along with gift baskets, baking mixes and much more.”

What a variety they have! I have been blessed enough to get to try out chocolate covered espresso beans.Mmmm mmmm good! Check out the gourmet section full of mixes, spices, and sweet treats. Think Valentine’s Day!

None of those fit your needs? Then you have to check out the Organic Fair Trade Coffee, right now there are 3 choices. I’d really like to try out some of the instant iced tea mixes they offer – would be yummy with those jelly beans. Don’t you agree?

The cookie, and brownie mixes, corn bread mix, spices, and rubs – Seriously, you’re sweetie will be delighted to have a gift that not only gives back, but it isn’t your every day, run of the mill Valentine’s gift. Before I move along from gourmet goodies – I want you to know, and go see that the prices on these gift bundles are great! Have you ever priced chocolate covered espresso beans? How about this Sweet Heart Pack, which includes a dry brownie mix, jelly beans, and chocolate covered espresso beans – you aren’t going to believe this, but it’s only $19.25, and a gorgeous cookie bundle – wrapped nice and pretty with a bow, $15.00.

Still can’t find something your sweetheart? No problem. NetWorkingWitches have plenty of ideas for you. Including some brilliant pieces of jewelry from Women’s Bean Project, like the one pictured below – Pink & Copper Necklace. You can’t see it in the image, but the drop pendant has just a touch of gorgeous glimmer, not too much – but certainly enough for it’s beauty to shine.

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