Week 3 EOC: Making Money for Good

The business that I chose that gives back to charity is Burt’s Bees Greater Good Foundation.  It all started when Roxanne Quimby was thumbing a ride home one day.  A bright yellow Datsun pickup truck pulled over and “Roxanne instantly recognized Burt Shavitz, a local fella whose beard was almost as well-known as his roadside honey stand. “ (The Artist and Beekeeper: A history (and a Herstory)  The two of them hit it off and soon Roxanne started making candles with the unused wax from Burt’s beehives.  It all started with candles then to the beeswax lip balm as they are well known for.  “Burt’s Bees has stayed true to a very simple idea; what you put on your body should be made from the best nature has to offer. “  (The Artist and Beekeeper: A history (and a Herstory)  Burt’s Bee’s look to help no-profit initiatives whose efforts are on the same lines of their own mission.   The Burt’s Bees Greater Good Foundation was established to formalize their commitment to giving programs.  The Foundation is a 501c(30 non-profit, charitable organization, and is ran by volunteer employees and funded 10 percent from the Burts Bees.com website sales.  Burt’s believe that the more they are involved in the environment the better everyone is globally and within the company.  The Burt’s Bees Great Food Foundation is a huge supporter of Habitat for Humanity, “building homes and hope for a cleaner environment.” (The Fundraising Journal Company Spotlight; Burt’s Bees)  One of Burt’s sponsors that jointed them in partnership building 30 homes in Hope Crossing, Durham, NC and due to this partnership, the first “green” “affordable housing community in the state of was established.” (The Fundraising Journal Company Spotlight; Burt’s Bees)  Burt’s Bee Foundation in 2008 worked together with Planet Earth Celebration to form an event to celebrate many resources for sustainable living right in their community.