Now Re-Open at our new location! 1509 Chicago Ave in Downtown Evanston

A New Chapter Starts for our Evanston Store!

In April 2024, Ten Thousand Villages Evanston is relocating to a new storefront at 1509 Chicago Ave (just a few blocks North of 915 Chicago Ave to Downtown Evanston). This move will help us establish a more sustainable, long term home for fair trade in Evanston.  If you’d like to follow along or support with a donation, find out more at villagesevanston.com/relocation.

Ten Thousand Villages Evanston is a nonprofit, fair trade retailer that was established in May 1997. Our community's support and purchases have translated into vital fair income for hundreds of disadvantaged artisans around the world! We are proud to continue that commitment to fair trade and our global artisan partners over 25 years later.

We look forward to welcoming you into the new space in April and thank you for supporting our new adventure!  Our Evanston store has a wide variety of ethical goods and gifts for you to explore - including unique home decor, jewelry and personal accessories, fair trade apparel, games, kids’ toys, soaps, singing bowls, coffee, tea, chocolate and much more. 

Our knowledgeable volunteers are the core of our store and will gladly help you choose a perfect gift for everyone on your list - and a treat for yourself. You will enjoy a unique shopping experience which in turn will help an artisan family earn a living. What a happy combination!

Stay connected by following us on Facebook @tenthousandvillagesevanston or Instagram @evanstonfairtrade.