
Welcome to Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen's historic downtown! Our beautiful, unique crafts show the difference fair trade makes in the lives of artisans around the world. Established in 1977, we are celebrating our 40th anniversary of bringing fair trade to Goshen and surrounding communities. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our email list to keep updated on special anniversary events through the year.
Ten Thousand Villages Goshen

Donations
As a fair trade pioneer, we believe market-based solutions can end the cycle of poverty. We sell goods to do good. Donations help with the additional costs involved in supporting artisans fairly, as well as with extra expenses such as workshop safety improvements, community development, and disaster relief. Click on the "Donate" button below to give a one-time or recurring donation to Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen. On behalf of the artisans we work with, we appreciate your support!
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About Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, IN
Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, IN, is a fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. We feature products from artisan groups in developing countries throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, and are part of a network of retail outlets in the United States selling Ten Thousand Villages crafts.
As one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade organizations, Ten Thousand Villages has spent more than 70 years cultivating trading relationships in which makers receive a fair price for their work, and consumers have access to distinctive handcrafted items. We seek to establish long-term buying relationships in places where skilled artisans are under- or unemployed, and in which they lack other opportunities for income. A founding member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), Ten Thousand Villages sees fair trade as an alternative approach to conventional international trade.
Ten Thousand Villages has been in Goshen since 1977, one of the earliest established stores in the network. It began as a combined "gift and thrift" shop in the Peddler's Village complex, moved to downtown Main Street for a few years, then relocated to the Depot, just south of the Old Bag Factory, in 1994. In 2008, we returned to Goshen's historic downtown in a beautifully restored storefront. For 40 years we have offered a fair trade marketplace to connect shoppers in Goshen and surrounding communities with skilled and creative artisans around the globe.
We are located at 206 South Main Street, on the east side of the street, a few storefronts south of Washington Street. We also participate in Goshen’s First Fridays every month. Come visit us!
Volunteer at Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, IN

As a nonprofit store, volunteers are crucial to our success. Using volunteers enables us to keep our costs lower, which allows us to purchase more from artisans. Volunteers work with customers, unpack orders, and serve on our board. We would love to have you join our team!
Two evening classes are held for prospective volunteers (both classes must be attended), to learn more about Ten Thousand Villages and decide if volunteering is right for you. The balance of orientation is held on a one-on-one basis during first shifts in the store. Please call or email the store to find out when the next evening classes are scheduled.
Feel free to call the store at 574-533-8491, or email us at goshen@tenthousandvillages.com, for more information. You can also download our volunteer information and application pack by clicking on the link below. After reading the information, if you would like to apply for a volunteer position with us, return the final page with the application form to the store. We look forward to working with you!
Store Hours for Ten Thousand Villages in Goshen, IN
We are located at 206 South Main Street in downtown Goshen. Look for the red awning on the east side of Main Street, just south of the Washington Street intersection.
Regular Hours
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Open Monday-Saturday 10-6
Also open until 9 pm the first Friday of each month.
Closed Sundays.
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