The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC) is an independent nonprofit organization that is located in downtown Valparaiso, yet serves all of Northwest Indiana.
 
The VIC serves as a forum to learn about different cultures through interactive events, festivals, classes and discussion groups. It also provides services that help international residents and visitors to feel welcome and to fully enjoy American culture and rights.
 
The VIC recently extended its mission to help artisans abroad through The Welcome Mat, an international fair trade home goods store located at the VIC. Items purchased both help fund the VIC's programming and help artisans abroad by equipping them with the tools to break free from the cycle of poverty. Click here to learn more about The Welcome Mat.
 
Recent News
  • New ESL Program Starting Feb 28th Esl Classes are starting again on Feb 28th.Classes will be held every Tues and Thurs at 6-8pm at the Valparaiso International Center at 309 E. Lincolnway, Valparaiso In ...
    Posted Feb 11, 2012 2:59 PM by Andrew Jones
  • 4th Friday Series: Focus on Scandanavia Friday, 1.27.12 @ 7-8:30 pm Come listen to Osmo Paavola give an overview of Scandinavia and his home country of Finland.  Learn about the different customs, histories ...
    Posted Jan 17, 2012 9:59 AM by Andrew Jones
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Fair Trade Blog
  • Handmade Expressions As a global fair trade store, The Welcome Mat sells products from all over the world, sourced by multiple organizations. One of our largest wholesalers, especially for our selections from ...
    Posted Feb 24, 2012 1:02 PM by Sara Little
  • Fairtrade Fortnight: Two Weeks for Ethical Standards Last October The Welcome Mat celebrated Fair Trade Month by explaining the beginnings of fair trade, however our fair trade friendly neighbors overseas celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight,  and this year ...
    Posted Feb 17, 2012 11:42 AM by Sara Little
  • Fair Trade is Red...Fair Trade is Blue... ...Because a fair trade Valentine's Day is for you! It's February, and that means the season of romantic love. Everywhere you go there will be advertisements exclaiming how ...
    Posted Feb 13, 2012 2:35 PM by Sara Little
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