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.
Ajla Ahmetovic
Last year, I let my clients know that a portion of their session will be donated to Yemen. We were able to raise $300.00 to send over to Yemen through Islamic Relief. “As the civil war in Yemen rages on, the country is teetering on the bring of a famine. Twenty million people face hunger, including nearly 2 million children who are one step from starvation” Islamic Relief. Read more>>
Wayne Stinnett
I’ve always been a firm believer in paying it forward. After publishing the second novel in what is now a 24-volume series, I asked my wife for subject recommendations for the third book. That evening, a story came on the news about a veteran who was going through some really hard times, due to a blemish on his record. He’d followed orders, yet somehow been dishonorably discharged for doing so. Being a civilian my wife asked why and I explained that the oath all enlisted military swear contains wording that they will obey all lawful orders given by their superiors. Read more>>
Scott Zeida
We really do appreciate Charities like Make a Wish Foundation and No Kid Hungry and Plant a Billion Trees and we are happy to give back. Yes. Being profitable is necessary yet giving is also a must. A little here and there really does help. Read more>>
Saundrea Sampson
Embodied Apparel is a social advocacy brand that expresses the passions of the Black community while also allowing customers to give back to programs, foundations, and scholarships created by African American pioneers. Endowments are provided to pay homage to African American pioneers that have laid the groundwork for us today. Each pioneer is celebrated on their birthday and gifted a donation to a project, foundation, scholarship, or memorial fund made in their honor. Read more>>