About Us

Glen Ellyn Fair Trade, formerly Ten Thousand Villages Glen Ellyn, is a non-profit retailer offering handmade goods from artisans around the world. Each of our products tells a story, and by partnering directly with fair trade organizations, we bring that story to you. Our store ensures that every maker earns a fair, living wage, works in safe conditions, and gains long-term opportunities for their families and communities.

Since 1987 our store has been part of a global movement to make shopping a force for good. Every purchase helps break the cycle of poverty by providing stable income, empowering women, protecting the environment, and preserving traditional craftsmanship. From jewelry and home décor to coffee, textiles, and unique gifts, each item you’ll find at Glen Ellyn Fair Trade carries meaning and impact.

Rooted in the Glen Ellyn community, we believe that conscious shopping has the power to connect people across cultures. Our local volunteers and supporters make it possible for us to amplify the voices of artisans worldwide while offering customers the chance to buy with purpose.

As Glen Ellyn Fair Trade, we continue our long-standing mission under a new name reflecting both our local identity and our commitment to fair trade principles. Together, we can create a marketplace that values people and planet as much as profit.