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Local fair trade store helps global community while preserving the Earth | Community Voices

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Laura Camp
Laura Camp is the owner of Simply Fair

Laura Camp is the owner of Simply Fair in Springfield, Ill. She spoke to Community Voices about how a letter from the Philippines changed her outlook on how to help people globally. She also shared how the products in her store are selected, and why helping others while preserving the environment is essential to her business.

Vanessa is the Community Voices Production Coordinator. Reach Vanessa at vfergu3@uis.edu.
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