About The Enterprising Kitchen (Chicago, USA)

The Enterprising Kitchen (TEK), a nonprofit social enterprise, provides workforce development and support services to women who are working toward self-sufficiency and economic independence. Women receive intensive workforce preparation and skills development including: paid employment, work and life skills training, individualized career planning, high school equivalency preparation, technology training, financial planning and a variety of other support services. Located in Chicago, our enterprise enables lower-income women who have been unemployed and underemployed to maximize their individual potential and move into sustainable employment after 6-12 months. The Enterprising Kitchen was founded in 1996 and in 2005 relocated to a larger, more efficient training and production facility located in Chicago's Ravenswood industrial corridor.

The 'Choices from The Enterprising Kitchen' line of natural soaps and spa products consists of exclusive recipes created to provide a soothing, naturally cleansing and relaxing feeling for your body and your soul. TEK uses only the finest ingredients and purest essential oils to ensure the best experience and value for our customers. All products are manufactured in small batches onsite in Chicago. Each product displays the mission statement and is signed by the woman who packages it.

Choices from The Enterprising Kitchen represent the renewed ability for women participants to make better choices on the road to self-sufficiency as well as the opportunity for TEK customers to choose to purchase these exceptional natural products, which directly support women. The Enterprising Kitchen is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. TEK products are sold in over 300 stores across the U.S., online and at TEK's Chicago facility.

Through TEK's social enterprise, participants have the opportunity to work in all aspects of this growing enterprise, including manufacturing, customer service, direct sales, assembly, production as well as shipping and receiving. This wide range of experience and opportunity helps women become more competitive in today's job market. Our enterprise enables women to maximize their individual potential and move into sustainable employment upon completion of 6 months of the training program.

Relaxing Soy Candles

Clean burning, environmentally friendly Fair Trade soy candles round out any relaxation or meditation plan. These tins are perfect for home or travel. Take time to learn about the eco-benefits of soy as you sit beside these aromatic, calming candles. Makes a great gift, signed by the woman who lovingly packed it for you. Made In United States by The Enterprising Kitchen. Approx 2.5" x 2.5". Slightly damaged lid - CLEARANCE SALE

Price: $9.00