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We've chosen two
Christian network marketing companies for several reasons: 1) they are
both organic and Fair Trade; 2) they
both support doing the work of the Lord - freeing slaves, helping the poor and
stewarding the planet; and 3) they both offer the products to buy OR the choice of becoming a
representative.
You can click on the ChocoNat graphic below to learn more about raw dark
chocolate and sign up to become either a preferred customer (to enjoy
significant saving on the products) or a representative if you want to do
fundraisers or earn extra income for your family.
This link for Jordan Rubin's Beyond Organic
goes directly to their chocolate page since that is the reason we joined them
(but they have other great organic food as well.)
Beyond Organic dark chocolate with toasted flax seeds,
probiotics &
omega 3’s is certified organic dark chocolate that is Fair Trade
"farm to bar" and hand crafted by a fourth generation
Italian chocolatier. This delicious, healthy
chocolate is infused with probiotics and the super food
flax seed. Beyond Organic chocolate is a healthy treat
containing fiber, antioxidants and Omega 3 fats and can
accurately be described as "beyond scrumptious" and is
completely guilt free!
ChocoNat Raw Dark Chocolate is also 100% Fair
Trade and organic and is healthy to boot (yeah, we're praising God for THAT
truth...the health benefits of chocolate are undisputed AND it tastes heavenly!)
They call it the "Wellness Chocolate" and to make a sweet product even sweeter,
they donate money from each box to helping Eden Reforestation Project plant new
trees in devastated areas in the world. EACH box of chocolate sold plants
TEN (10) new trees and also gives jobs to those who used to work cutting DOWN
trees...now their job is to replant!
Oh, and one more really important fact for those
who ARE familiar with network marketing and have been looking for a new
opportunity. BOTH of these companies are new enough so that the market is
NOT saturated...you actually have the chance to get in "on the ground
floor"...and for the network marketing business model, that is a VERY good place
to be! For
example, there are HUNDREDS of thousands of Avon reps out there...the
competition is fierce and you have to keep pushing "new and improved" in order
to continue to generate sales. There is nothing to improve on with organic dark chocolate
and healthy organic food! The only thing that will be new may be flavors but
the basic products are simple...which means the business stays easy to do for
those who choose to become reps.
 We
also carry our own line of Fair Trade, organic coffee, Whole Earth International
Coffee For Change (online ordering coming soon) which helps us raise money to
donate to several charities. 75% of Americans
drinks coffee (60% every day) and there is much injustice and a great deal of
slavery in the industry.
I don't know anyone who doesn't like chocolate...even
those who can't eat it usually LIKE it. The serving sizes for ChocoNat are a healthy 10
grams and each piece is only 60 calories with no artificial flavors, colors or
preservatives...every bit is organic and Fair Trade!
A note about ChocoNat: They went live on
January 5, 2010, opening first in France. In their FIRST month, they did
more in sales than Pampered Chef did in its ENTIRE first quarter! Choconat
started in France and then spread to Belgium and Switzerland -- which tells you
a LOT about the quality of the products! They opened their new factory in North
Carolina (helping the local economy) and the opportunity is just now available
in the United States. The Beyond Organic chocolate isn't raw but is
exceptional, completely organic, stuffed with nutrition AND the serving sizes
are perfect for those of us who are true chocoholics!
So, what do we mean by "Social
Justice Networking" and more importantly, how are these companies different from
typical MLM or network marketing companies? Easy. Most MLM's have
one goal...to make money, money, money! And the fact is, many people do.
But many do not and they have garages full of unused (and unsold) products to
prove it. In today's economy, blatant greed is repulsive to most Americans
and we LOVE that these companies not only offer superior organic products but
were all formed to give BACK to others. Yes, you can make money yourself
but we find that most who are drawn to these opportunities are drawn by the
desire to serve God and serve others MORE.
We are representatives for that reason...we want to make money to
give away to others. We want to use these products to help socially just
causes and donate to non-profits and ministries dedicated to helping stop human
trafficking, child slave labor, child soldiering and the sex trafficking of
children, teen and adults...but especially children. (Visit our
Ministries Page to see who we support.)
We started a blog called the ChocoJava Social Justic Network with information
about the terrible practices currently taking place in the coffee and cocoa
industries. We know that MOST Americans react in horror when they realize
that MOST of the major grocery store brands of chocolate and coffee were either
produced on the backs of modern day slaves (including child slaves) and/or do
not pay the farmers a fair living wage.
Of course we want to earn enough
to keep a roof over our heads and pay our bills BUT the main
reason we joined these companies is because WHILE we're earning money (and
enjoying awesome organic goodies), the
PRODUCTS themselves are helping free slaves, steward the planet, improve health,
feed the poor and empower people in poor countries!! In addition, WE can
help others reach their own financial goals. We probably won't work real
well with greedy people who just want to find the latest "get rich quick" scheme
though...in fact, we'll avoid them like the plague. We want to help those
who have their first goal in life to please God and live their lives for HIS
glory.
These companies are TRULY different.
The founders were ALL already rich...but as Christians, they felt God calling
them to help others. The owners MADE their own fortunes through network
marketing and so they know that you really CAN get wealthy through
the networking business model.
I've gotten to know the founders of these companies and I
KNOW they walk the walk not just talk the talk! (Just the fact that they
took the time from their extremely busy lives to welcome me into their companies
and share personal insights, knowledge and success methods was a blessing!)
But I'm most grateful that they shared their hearts.
They all care...really care...about people, about God and about helping. In addition, they
are all grateful for the way God has blessed them BUT all of these
individuals have something in common...they are dynamic, they work hard and they
have exceptionally high standards for their products. The other thing they
all share is their desire to see people set free from slavery, healed from
disease, responsible stewardship of the planet AND to help others achieve
financial independence so people have the time and money to fulfill God's call
upon their own lives.
We are blessed to offer you options: for those who aren't interested in social
justice networking they can simply buy excellent, organic products and double their
impact in their own lives...eating healthier (honoring our temples and living in the optimal health God wants for us...it
doesn't take much thought to realize that poor health is a form of captivity all
it's own) and enjoying the products more knowing that they money you've
spent has impacted and changed many other lives! More importantly, your
impact is actually TRIPLED because we use the money we raise to support human
trafficking ministries and non-profits and to directly sponsor children. |
