With a Purpose
I believe that all for profit companies need within their business model a way to give back to those in need. Do you believe that they should have a positive social impact in the communities in which they do business?
If a business was supporting the nonprofits located in your community, would you be more likely to support their business over another business, that was solely a for profit business?
Like Tom’s Shoes, “With a Purpose” is one of those companies.
They call it Blanket Drops. They sell licensed products such a college logo blankets. When you buy a blanket they donate a blanket to a nonprofit that is focused on veteran, shelter/housing and disaster relief initiatives.
They work with National Nonprofits as well as state specific nonprofits. The Blanket for a Blanket program, has donated over 6,750 blankets to multiple domestic nonprofit partners. Including additional company donations, With a Purpose has donated over 7,700 blankets to date.
It isn’t too early to be thinking of holiday presents. What a great idea to purchase a blanket, knowing that your gift to a loved one includes a gift to someone in need. Makes you feel all warm and snuggley, doesn’t it?
Positive or Negative
“If fate throws a knife at you, there are two ways to catch it – by the blade and by the handle” – Oriental Proverb
I hadn’t heard of this proverb before but it is all about choice. The choice to see the positive and catch it by the handle or the negative and get cut by the blade.
Positive
“I’ve learned that remaining positive is the most effective way to cope because there’s really not much left to give once you’ve given up on hope.” Linda Ellis