Support "Growth Does Good" companies

Growth Does Good companies are those which:

Compete in traditionally for-profit industries,
Support non-profit causes in substantial ways, and
The amount of support is clearly linked to the company's growth.

GrowthDoesGood.org is a list of such companies whose support exceeds certain hurdles explained on the criteria/process page.

This list is designed to help these companies—especially some of the smaller ones—to gain awareness they might not achieve alone, and thereby enable people to support them. Why? Simply, it will make the world better—because the more they grow (a) the more support their causes receive, and (b) the more other new ventures are likely to follow their lead. This is in itself a cause worthy of support. (thoughts)

Buy their products/services
Refer them to others
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The GrowthDoesGood.org list: State/Local lists

Company	Products, services	Philanthropy Approach
Civicom	1. Discount conference calling services (participants dial a toll free number/passcode to create a conference call. All forms and services available.) 2. Web conferencing services. The simplest way to present to multiple remote parties using the web. 3. Transcriptions and Dial-A-Note	• 10% of the company's founding stock was pledged to World Vision. • Additionally, a portion of revenues is donated to a World Vision project on the accounts of customers who so choose.
Pura Vida Coffee	Sells top quality coffees and teas via online store, office supply coffee services, or foodservice management companies.	• 100% of net profits are donated to programs benefiting at-risk children in coffee-growing countries. • Pura Vida purchases only "fair-trade" coffee. This means farmers are paid a sustainable price for the beans, helping to raise living standards for coffee farmers, their families, and their communities, while protecting the environment.
Endangered Species Chocolate Company	Sells premium quality chocolate bars, made from responsibly grown cocoa beans, via their online store, fundraisers, and retail outlets. where to buy	• 10% of profits are donated to protect endangered species.
Untours	Offers vacation packages throughout Europe, in unique and special locations. English speaking staff is available on-site to help you enjoy the true local character and avoid the tourist scene. You can speak, toll-free, with someone who has stayed at their properties to avoid surprises.	• Untours channels all company profits to low-interest loans in disadvantaged communities to individuals and businesses whose goal is job creation.
Newman's Own	Sells a variety of condiments and beverages through grocery stores.	• 100% of profits are donated to educational and charitable causes.
Keeper Springs	Sells pure, clean water from true, sustainable springs in Vermont, which means that less water is harvested than is naturally replenished. It is available through grocery stores, convenience stores, and Coffee Distributors. where to buy	• 100% of profits are donated to the Waterkeeper Alliance, whose mission is to preserve and protect America's waterways, and donates product to other friendly causes.
Humanitas	Sells fine California wines from Monterey County and Edna Valley, via their online store, wine club and retail outlets.	• 100% of profits are donated to three causes -- finding solutions to hunger, housing and illiteracy, with America's Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity and Reading is Fundamental being the primary charities.
Stonyfield Farm	Stonyfield Farm sells a variety of great-tasting, healthy yogurt, milk, and ice cream products through grocery and health food stores. where to buy	• 10% of profits are donated to efforts that help protect and restore the earth. Recipients include The Sustainability Institute, Children's Health Environmental Coalition, Nesenkeag Cooperative Farm, Northeast Organic Farming Association and The Rainforest Foundation.
Ben & Jerry's	Ben & Jerry's sells fun, premium ice cream through grocery and convenience stores, and scoop shops. where to buy scoop shops	• Donates $1.1 million per year to charitable causes. Some of this goes to the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, dedicated to changing the underlying conditions that create social problems such as racism, sexism, economic disparity, environmental destruction and injustice. The remainder is given in small grants to community groups within the state of Vermont.
Freedom Telecom	1. Long distance at 5.5¢ per minute - no hidden or monthly fees. 2. Internet Service for families.	• Donates all net profits to the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.
Sitelutions	Low cost domain registration, hosting, and server colocation.	• 10% of profits are donated to the charity of the customer's choice.
Eden Botanicals	Crystallized Essences, Essential Oil Blends, Essential Oil Blends, Incense, accessories	• Eden Botanicals donates a minimum of 5% of its yearly profits to a variety of organizations that are helping to preserve our fragile environment, and that are assisting less fortunate people live with dignity.
Travel for Hope	Saves customers up to 70% off their travel reservations for hotels, airlines, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.	• Donates up to 50% of profits to your choice from among nine charities.
Patagonia	Sells great apparel and accessories for outdoor activities via catalog, online store, and retail outlets.	• Donates 1% of annual net revenues or 10% of profits, whichever is higher, to environmental organizations worldwide. Member of 1% for the planet.

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