Founded in 2000 by Amy and Michael while living in Costa Rica, Women of the Cloud Forest began with local art classes, lots of coffee, and a passion for fair trade. With the help of team members Marla and Sue, the business has grown from a few Rubbermaid bins to a warehouse in Pittsburgh, now supplying over 500 stores across the U.S. and Canada. They work directly with artisans in Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, and Nepal—providing not just stable jobs, but also micro-loans, reforestation support, and eco-stove donations.