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.

Abigail Reffitt

I don’t have a percentage of how much I donate as I really just do what I can! I donate my services to local organizations. I partnered with my local humane society by photographing long term resident dogs, or dogs that do not fit the criteria to be transported to northern states for adoption. By me photographing these particular dogs, it can significantly increase their chances of adoption by showing them in a different light. Read more>>

Kita Bryant

If I were to start over I would definitely network better and put myself in the room. I’m a big believer that word of mouth works better than anything. People trust you better vs social media when they don’t really know you and won’t throw their money at you as quickly if they don’t know exactly how you do things, how you work, or what you can do. Being in the room allows for you to talk to people and connect in a way that makes people want to know who you are. Once people know you they will buy anything you sell. Read more>>

Michael Sonbert

I donate a portion of everything Rebel Culture makes to the Autism non-profit, Families for Inclusion. My son, Teddy, has Autism. He’s the most incredible person I know. I’m hopeful that we can create a more inclusive world for kids like Teddy. Read more>>

Karen Fromel

My full-time job is in the non-profit world working in fundraising so donating a percentage of sales or profits just makes sense to me. When I launched the Texas Hemp Awards I already knew that it was going to be a fundraiser for Last Prisoner Project (LPP). Their mission is focused on the injustices of America’s policy of cannabis prohibition: LPP believes that no one should remain incarcerated for cannabis offenses. I founded the awards in 2019 about the same time that LPP was launching. Read more>>

Merrell Wood

As my local articles and various projects I was working on at the time were becoming increasingly popular and widespread, a brand manager with University Tees out of Cleveland, Ohio, approached me and would pitch a truly unique project. Combining the Cincy by the Pint brand and its authority over the rapidly growing Cincinnati brewery scene with a conceptualized Cincinnati brewery favorites mural design, seamlessly blending a collection of local brewing landmarks handpicked by the team. Read more>>

Crissy Johnson.

As a way to give back to the community, A percentage of our sales goes to MomAdvocate Foundation. A childhood cancer non-profit foundation that provides support and resources for childhood cancer families. Read more>>