Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit, fair trade store featuring handcrafted home décor and gifts made by artisans in Africa, Asia and Latin America, will host an evening of Shopping in honor of the 40^th Anniversary of ICPJ on Monday, March 13, 2006 from 6pm – 8pm at the Ann Arbor store at 303 S. Main St. Ten Thousand Villages will donate 20 percent of the evening’s total sales to the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice.

“We are excited to offer shoppers the opportunity to purchase quality, handcrafted gifts for their friends and family and make a difference at the same time,” said Store Manager Lia Wiss. “Their purchases during this Shopping Benefit Evening will not only benefit artisans around the world but will also benefit the Council. Please come and enjoy an evening of private shopping in our store. We look forward to seeing you and wishing you continued success for many more years of dedicated work for peace and justice.”