BeadCircle
It was a bright Friday morning; everybody seemed overwhelmed by the activities going on in inventory as we prepared for our very first sea shipment in a huge container that would carry our beads and shea butter to America. Despite the humming and singing of gospel music that goes on in inventory, everyone seemed busy [...]
Recently BeadforLife has had the opportunity to collaborate with AVON, selling blue, red, and earth tone bangle bracelets through their catalog. We did this in order to create a larger demand for our Beaders to make jewelry and to broaden our reach to other women throughout the country. Our collaboration with AVON allowed us to [...]
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An inspiring letter from BeadforLife supporter Geri Strzelecki, Reston, VA: Dear Patty: I wanted to share with you my experience with the BeadforLife Curriculum. First, I would like to tell you that our company (Altum) participates in a program called Smart Sacks. We partner with an organization that provides a sack filled with food to [...]
BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Jade and asked her the following questions: Where are you from? I just moved to Boulder in August after spending a few years in Austin, Texas. I have moved around quite a bit in my life, but I consider Washington state to be “home” to me. What are some [...]
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Following our philosophy that BeadforLife tries not to give handouts, students Sponsored by BeadforLife’s Vocational training program are expected to participate in regular “Give Back” activities. This gives them an opportunity to “pay it forward” for the opportunity they have received, and to let them interact with the local community. A recent Give Back took [...]
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- Contributed by BFL Staffers: Linda Crane and Nicole Givan- BeadforLife recently held an appreciation dinner to express our deep gratitude to the amazing volunteers that work at our office in Boulder, Colorado. These volunteers give many hours of their time working in the BeadforLife store, helping the fulfillment team choose the most beautiful piece [...]
BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Astrid and asked her the following questions: Where are you from? I was born in Colima, Mexico but I have lived in Northglenn Colorado for eight years. What are some of your hobbies, likes, dislikes, interests, passions, etc.? I love to play sports, I enjoy puzzles, and I wish [...]
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BeadforLife has been working with Vermillion Design + Interactive of Boulder, Colorado to re-vision our branding and create a new look that embodies the heart and spirit of BeadforLife and the work we do. We love the end result and think you will too. As always we would love to hear from the many voices [...]
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BeadforLife Volunteer Coordinator, Korri Roach, met with Andrew and asked him the following questions: Where are you from? Colorado Springs, CO What are some of your hobbies, likes, dislikes, interests, passions, etc.? I am an amateur photographer, I like to backpack, I like to attempt to fix the myriad mechanical problems my bike develops, and [...]
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by Torkin Wakefield “My jajja (grandmother) raised me and my brothers and sisters. And also some cousins and neighborhood orphans. She said that although she could not send us all to school but for a few years she was glad that she had enough money for soap to be clean and paraffin to light the [...]