December 2, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Amani ya Juu is hiring a part-time assistant for our shop and warehouse in Mt. Pleasant, DC. The start date for this position is immediate. More information is below.
Amani DC Weekday Shop and Warehouse Assistant
Hours: 6-12 hours/week, Tuesday-Friday
Overview: AmaniDC is the main US office, warehouse, and boutique for Amani ya Juu, a sewing & marketing training organization for marginalized women based in East Africa (www.amaniafrica.org).
The Weekday Shop & Warehouse Assistant will work closely with the US Warehouse Administrator at the DC location – Amani’s main US office. The primary role of this position is to provide assistance with the Amani shop and general warehouse activities, including supporting online sales and our volunteer selling program throughout the US. These two areas of operation are essential income streams for Amani as a self-sustaining not-for-profit organization. Duties would include managing weekday shop hours, assisting with shipping products and inventory management, and serving as alternate for Saturday Shop Manager and special events (2-3 per year).
For more information or to obtain an application, contact US Warehouse Administrator Julia Simerly at 202.536.5303 or warehouse at amaniafrica dot org.
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December 2, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Looking for gifts that bring peace to those who receive and those who make them?
Need some ideas for your holiday gift list?
AmaniDC is a great place to find unique gifts that inspire, cheer, and mean peace for women in East Africa.
Stop by this weekend for…
AmaniDC’s Holiday Open House
Friday, December 4th
12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
&
Saturday, December 5th
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
You won’t want to miss our special SALE section and yummy, festive treats!
For directions and information, visit amanidc.wordpress.com.
AmaniDC
3166 Mt. Pleasant St NW
202.536.5303
Can’t join us at our DC boutique? Shop from anywhere in the United States in our online shop. Place your order by midnight on December 15th for delivery by Christmas.
www.amaniafrica.org
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November 11, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Happy Veterans’ Day! We’re open today 10 to 5. Come on by if you’ve got the day off and say hello.
Already planning for holiday shopping? Be sure to note our hours for the week of Thanksgiving. We’ll be closed Wednesday, November 25th though Friday, November 27th. So the week looks like this:
Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Open 10 to 5
Wednesday through Friday – Closed
Saturday – Open 10 to 7
Sunday – Closed
We’ll resume regular hours the next week.
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November 2, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
The holidays are coming! (In case you hadn’t heard.)
Amani ya Juu is a great place to find unique gifts that inspire, cheer, and mean peace for women in East Africa.
Please join us for our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 4th & Saturday, December 5th. You won’t want to miss our special SALE section and yummy, festive treats!
Friday – 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Amani ya Juu
3166 Mt. Pleasant St NW
202.536.5303
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October 29, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Our neighbors at BOVEDA tribal world arts are hosting a beaded jewelry trunk show this Saturday. BOVEDA is partnering with the South African Women’s Cooperative to feature beautiful, intricately beaded jewelry made by South African artisans.
Proceeds from sales will go to support the South African Women’s Cooperative & Walk in My Shoes Global Project. Be sure to check out their striking designs!
Saturday, October 31st. 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
BOVEDA tribal world arts
3165 Mt. Pleasant St NW, 2nd level
Washington, DC 20010
202.234.2053
BOVEDATRIBES@aol.com
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September 30, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Amani had a great time participating in Fiesta DC this past Sunday in Mt. Pleasant. We had a table set up just outside of our shop and had a great time chatting with visitors, selling Amani, and taking in the sight, sounds, and smells of the festival.
Photos could never capture it all, but here’s a glimpse for those of you who couldn’t make it. The day saw Mt. Pleasant Street at its finest!
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September 25, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Of course, we think Mt. Pleasant is a great place to spend any weekend, but for those looking for some extra incentives, we’ve got two days full of reasons why…
Saturday
The second in Mt. Pleasant Main Street’s Movies in the Park ‘09 Series is this Saturday, September 26. MPMS will be showing “King Corn,” a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast food nation. Join AmaniDC’s neighbors for live music and the outdoor film screening in the park at Lamont St. & Mt. Pleasant St. from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. More info can be found here.
In conjunction with the Movies in the Park, AmaniDC will join other local businesses and organizations for a sidewalk sale tomorrow during our regular shop hours (10:00 to 4:00).
Sunday
Fiesta DC, DC’s largest event celebrating Latino culture & heritage in DC, will take place on Mt. Pleasant Street. It’s a big event with lots of people, food, dancing, and music. AmaniDC will have a booth as an Arts & Crafts vendor. come hungry and ready to enjoy many different elements of Latin culture!
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September 25, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Check out this profile written up by Zoe Sandvig, a friend and journalist in the DC area who spent some time with us during the grand opening.
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August 20, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Beth Cope from The Northwest Current attended AmaniDC’s Grand Opening on July 31st and wrote a nice little piece on Amani’s vision for holistic development through business. It’s in the August 5th edition (downloadable here). You can also read the story if you click on the image below.
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August 7, 2009 by Amani ya Juu
Mt. Pleasant Main Street is planning two Movies in the Park nights at Lamont St. & Mt. Pleasant St. on two upcoming Saturdays, August 22nd and September 26th. On September 26th, Amani will join other Mt.P businesses for a sidewalk sale before the movie night. Make plans now to join us for these events and savor the diverse flavors of Mt. Pleasant’s vibrant main street and surrounding neighborhoods.
For more information, visit the event pages on the MPMS website.
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