The Welcome Mat, a nonprofit initiative of The Valparaiso International Center (www.valpovic.org), brings fair trade home goods from around the world to NWI. Purchasing fair trade goods ensures that the artisan that made the good is paid fair, livable wages. This boosts the artisan's local economy and equips them with the tools to break free from the cycle of poverty. Welcome the world into your home and make a big difference in the lives of our neighbors abroad.