Just Goods

10/12/2025

An invitation to think about responses to the tariffs affecting our fair trade partners . . .

September 29, 2025 Nepal’s youth showed us what’s possible when people demand better. We must not stay silent. Written by Denise Attwood I don’t

12/22/2024

Find the Goods
Everyday
at the Purple Porch Co-op
123 N. Hill St , South Bend

11/28/2024

Advent candles are stocked up at Purple Porch Food Co-op . Happy holiday season, everyone. Grateful for you all.

10/24/2024

Just restocked all kinds of goods and added new products like this non-toxic face paint - just in time for Halloween! Come on over to support Just Goods and so many other local businesses and farmers at Purple Porch Food Co-op

07/24/2024

Need motivation to take a walk?

Olivet AME Church is again sponsoring the 5k Peace Run-Walk-Stroll with Sunnyside Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 24.
Both churches are working to support the youth ministry, Heroes Camp. The camp offers many programs including sports, arts and a barbershop for their participants.

Olivet AME and SPC’s goals are to bring religious, social and cultural differences together to promote wellness and peace in all forms.
Tickets at

The SBC-5K Peace Run has something for everyone. It's a great event to help prepare for a larger race. It can be your own personal challenge or goal. No pressure you can run, walk or stroll through the Northeast Neighborhood near the University of Notre Dame. We also have a participation route for s...

07/19/2024

Delivering some lovely new pottery from Guatemala to our lovely Purple Porch Food Co-op tonight. Have a great weekend everyone!

07/09/2024

Thanks for supporting Just Goods! We love using a portion of the proceeds to benefit the wide ranging work others are doing to make our communities better. After learning about Quiet Communities, we couldn't help but join them. Peace and quiet are so entertwined!

Tired of loud leaf blowers in your neighborhood? Become a Quiet Communities member to support our work to foster quieter, healthier communities!

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06/12/2024

We connected with Ganesh Himal Trading in the very early days of Just Goods. They have consistently offered a wonderful variety of goods, have done a great job of sharing the stories of the artisans in Nepal, and have provided tremendous customer service.

Congratulations, Ganesh Himal. We are so grateful for all of you!!

Celebrating 40 Years of Connection: Part 1 By Ric Conner Co-Founder of Ganesh Himal Trading Forty years ago this September Denise and I said goodbye to friends and family and headed out on a eight month journey to

05/02/2024

Exciting news at Purple Porch Food Co-op!

05/02/2024

03/20/2024

Looking for a way to support alternative or fair trade, in addition to purchasing items? Equal Exchange is doing crowdfunding for their next capital campaign. You can give them a loan of $500 or more, at 3% interest, and support transformative work in how our economy functions!

After studying International Development at American University, Nicole founded her own organic farm business, Manic Organic, which she operated successfully for 10 years in her home state of Rhode Island.