Greensboro

Jefferson Village Shopping Center,
1564-A Highwoods Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27410
Phone: 336-275-1204

About Ten Thousand Villages in Greensboro, NC

Filigree Skies

Ten Thousand Villages in Greensboro, NC, is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries, we are part of a network of over 390 retail outlets throughout the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages products.

As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 60 years cultivating trading relationships in which artisans receive a fair price for their work and consumers have access to distinctive handcrafted items. We seek to establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed, and in which they lack other opportunities for income. A founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), Ten Thousand Villages sees fair trade as an alternative approach to conventional international trade.

Staff Profiles

 Andrew Sabol

Andrew Sabol

Andrew Sabol

Andrew Sabol, Assistant Manager

Most likely to be found? "Slaving over a hot cash register."

Favorite product? "The onyx from Pakistan"

Most likely to be found when not at work? "Spending time with good friends."

One reason you love Ten Thousand Villages? "The amazing group of people I have the opportunity to work with."

Country you've never been where you want to go next? "India"

 
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Blue

Blue, Greeter

Most likely to be found? “Getting attention from customers”

Favorite product? “Soft, expensive Pakistani rugs needing a good dose of dog hair”

Most likely to be found when not at work? “Strapped in Joelle’s convertible, front seat”

Country you’ve never been where you want to go next? “I’ve got it made right here.”

Jennifer Brame

Jennifer Brame

Jennifer Brame, Manager

Most likely to be found? “Playing ‘dress-up’ with the product!”

Favorite product? “Singing bowls”

Most likely to be found when not at work? “Curled up on the couch, wearing one of my scarves , reading a book!”

One reason you love Ten Thousand Villages? “The fact that a retail store can have a positive impact on the global community.”

Country you’ve never been where you want to go next? “Egypt”

 

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Joelle at Lake Atitlan

Joelle Nealy

Joelle Nealy, Executive Director

Most likely to be found? "Wherever I'm needed most!"

Favorite Product? "Jewelry, of course."

Most likely to be found when not at work? "Z̶i̶p̶p̶i̶n̶g̶ Driving sedately around town in my convertible."

One reason you love to work with Ten Thousand Villages? "Providing opportunities for people in developing countries, especially for women, who have so few options in most of the world."

Country you've never been that you want to go next? "The list is long! After my recent trip to Guatemala, I'm ready to see a bit more of Central and South America."