Operation Rice Bown Grant Applications

Operation Rice Bowl Grant applications are now available. 75% of the funds raised in our parishes each Lent are used for international relief and development projects and 25% are distributed within the diocese for food programs and root-cause-of poverty relief efforts. In order to distribute the 25% retained each year from the Operation Rice Bowl collection, a grant process has been put into place. Any organization within the boundaries of our diocese that works to alleviate hunger is eligible to apply for grant funds.

Download Operation Rice Bowl Grant application here

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What is Fair Trade?

At its heart, Fair Trade is about building respectful, enduring relationships. Among the criteria that define a Fair Trade relationship are commitments to paying a fair wage in the local context, providing equal employment opportunities for all people, especially the most disadvantaged, engaging in environmentally sustainable practices, being open to public accountability, providing healthy and safe working conditions, and providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible. Café Campesino and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois have partnered to bring you quality fair trade products. Buy some TODAY!