We’ve been blown away by the examples of generosity and kindness that are at the heart of so many brands in the community. We asked some of the most giving entrepreneurs and leaders we know to tell us about how they think about the practice of donating a percentage of sales.

Jessie Zachowski

We’re proud members of 1% for the Planet, which means we commit to donating at least 1% of our annual sales—not just profits—to environmental causes. Joining this global network felt like the most transparent and impactful way to align our values with action. Read more>>

Torie Cassens

While I don’t donate a percentage of sales to a specific organization or cause, I do make it a point to give back to my community regularly. At least twice a month, I do balloon installations for local organizations at cost or, when I can, I donate the full installation. The organizations I support are often different each time, but they all have something in common: they’re important to the people running them, just like “Knox Your Socks Off” is so important to me and my family. Read more>>

Iman

I often donate a percentage of my commissions towards the Palestinian people. Although it has been a year and a half, it has become impossible to not feel for the people affected by this genocide. A simple 5 minute scroll on social media will leave you emotionally drained as you scroll from genocide to cute cat videos. Read more>>

AJ Chinn

Supporting our local community is at the heart of what we do. We host a variety of benefit-driven events throughout the year where portions of sales go directly to local organizations.

Our biggest initiative is our Bingo Benefit event every Sunday, where all proceeds from bingo card sales are donated to a featured local organization. In 2024 alone, this program raised over $11,000! Read more>>