We rarely cover famous folks on SocialBusiness.org but these social enterprises featuring celebrities make it worth it. From chuckling coffee initiatives to artistic activism and artisanal lifestyle blogs, no matter what your interest is, you can learn a thing or two on what's hot in social innovation.
SocialBusiness.org's most recent feature is on the much talked about launch of Blake Lively's Preserve.us, a lifestyle blog that focuses on artisans but also has an interest in what they call the greater good. That is to say, Preserve has partnered with the Covenant House and as it grows will rethink and reassess its percentage of contributions to charity. Is this the new frontier for social business? Or rather, is it is a surrender? It will probably take a little while to find out for real. Because for real depends on impact.
10 Social Enterprises Featuring Celebrities
From Chuckling Coffee Initiatives to Artistic Activism:
Social Business Editor — Jul 25, 2014 — Social Good
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Reforestation Fashion
Rain Tees Have Illustrations from Kids in Endangered Rainforests
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Trade-Enabling Fashion
'Edun' by Ali Hewson Helps Support Manufacturing in Africa
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Artistic Activism
Part Of It Totes & Tees For Charity
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Socially-Conscious Crowd Funding Sites
Crowdrise Allows Users to Donate Funds For Those in Need
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Sustainable Food Philosophies
River Cottage is a Social and Environmental Business
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Chuckling Coffee Initiatives
Laughing Man Worldwide Gives 100% of Profits Back to the Community
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Growing Philanthropic Contributions
Preserve's Social Good Mission Will Change as it Grows
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Altruistic Energy Drinks
Every 50 Cent Street King Shot Feeds a Child in Need
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Microloans for Homelessness?
Beyond the Cardboard Shares Stories, Interviews and Resources
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Pioneering Apprenticeship Programs
Fifteen Restaurant Offers Opportunities to Disadvantaged Youth
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Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programs
Better for All Seeks to Promote More Eco-Friendly Practices
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Dating App Coffeeshops
Bumble Partners with GoodNews for Le Café Bumble in Paris
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Nature-Inspired Home-Cleaning Products
Grove Co. Collaborates with The Nature Conservancy
Designer-Forward Blanket Collections
In2Green Collaborates with Well-Known Artists and Designers
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines
LOVE BRAND & Co. Partners with Elephant Family USA
QSR Hunger Initiatives
Starbucks Expands FoodShare Program with Customer Participation Options
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Kind Gardening Pop-Ups
Mrs. Meyer's Compassion Store Trades Generous Acts for Garden Essentials
Beauty Brand Community Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics and Beauty 2 The Streetz Partnered in LA
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Eco-Conscious Coffee Programs
Costa Coffee's Club Loyalty Scheme Rewards Eco-Minded Customers
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Beauty Innovation Contests
Estée Lauder Launches The Catalysts Program
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Creativity-Centered Workshops
Gap's Workshop Initiative Empowers Local Makers in San Francisco
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
eCommerce Consignment Services
eBay Consignment Was Launched with Luxe Collective
Ethical Coffee Partnerships
Win Win Coffee Collaborates with Aramark for Community Impact
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Celebrity-Designed Furniture Series
goop and CB2 Join Forces on their Second Collection
Sweet Potato-Powered Cafes
Starbucks and Kirishima Shuzo Partnered for an Upcoming Location
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Actor-Approved Coffee Companies
happy coffee Comes in Three Roasts in Several Formats
Gen Z Sustainability Campaigns
PUMA Recruits Gen Z Leaders to Showcase How They Live Sustainably
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Branded Smoothie Collabs
Greenhouse Juice and Biossance Merge Health and Beauty
Branded Energy Drink Events
CELSIUS Energy’s Padel Classic 2024 Enriched Art Basel
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Artistic QSR Merchandise
Starbucks Debuts its Fifth Artist Series with Damon Brown
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Singer-Inspired Pop-Up Cafes
Cash App & Sabrina Carpenter Opened a Short N' Sweet Cafe in NYC
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Collaborative Digital Coffee Campaigns
illy Launches its Digital Content Series 'Coffee Break'
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Sparkly Cannabis Products
Beboe by Scott Campbell Debuts at RISE Dispensaries in New York
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Philanthropic Cosmetic Brand Initiatives
Kiehl’s Open Doors Supports LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth
Human Connection-Centric Campaigns
Etsy's New Ad Campaign Wants to Keep Commerce Human
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Business Founder Newsletters
The Solo Founder Newsletter Compiles the Top News and Inspiration
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion
Latin Quarters Debuts a Stylish Capsule Using Sustainable Practices
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Creative Music Community Initiatives
Awake NY and Marshall Join on the Live from Awake NY Project
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
BIPOC Coffee Distribution Initiatives
Aramark Nationally Distributes BLK & Bold Across the U.S.
Equitable Design Capsule Exhibitions
Objective Studios Showcases the Calm Place Exhibition
Drop-In Wellness Solutions
Beyond Yoga Launches a New Wellness Pop-Up in New York City
Outdoor Ecosystem Campaigns
Kodiak x Vital Ground Foundation Present the 'Keep It Wild' Campaign
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Sustainable Funding Summits
Emerald Summit Connects Climate Innovators with Impact Investors
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Luxury Adventure Travel Platforms
UNCHARTED Recently Introduced the EVOLVE Multimedia Platform
Clean Energy Battery Companies
Greenworks Group Has Been Featured in The Human Component
Social Justice Desert Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's 'Make Some Motherchunkin' Change' Campaign Debuted
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Marketing Social Advocacy Tools
Nut Tree Helps Smaller Brands Boost Their Presence
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative To Save the Forests
Hospitality-Focused Cultural Initiatives
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Debuts 'Behind the Journey'
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Sustainable Finance Accelerators
Commerzbank Taps Tenity for a New Sustainable Finance Accelerator
Anniversary-Celebrating Nonprofit Partnerships
LILYSILK Engages in Philanthropic Partnerships
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
Lolë Brands Expands Portfolio with Iconic Footwear Brand Sanuk
Homelessness-Supporting Blanket Designs
LANY's Paul Klein & Sackcloth & Ashes Debut a Chic Blanket
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Model-Launched Pet Brands
Tate & Taylor Boasts a Comprehensive Platform for Pet Owners
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Local Retail-Championing Initiatives
The 'Reps are Local Too' Initiative is a Nationwide Movement
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Disaster Relief-Supporting Pr Initiatives
Publicity for Good Supports Hurricane Helene Relief
Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives
Summer VonHolten’s New Personal Blog is About Connection
Underrepresented Artist Snack Branding
The New SunChips Art Seen Packaging Celebrates 2023 Winners
Designer Residency Art Studios
Colony Presents Four New Studios from Residency Program
Niche Community Builders
Socially is the Community Builder Platform for Niche Creators Everywhere
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs
The Lennnie x Dove Collab Promotes Body Positivity
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
At-Risk Youth-Targeted Initiatives
Victoria's Secret Notes Its Work with Pacific Links Foundation
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Rapper-Endorsed Flame Stove Campaigns
Snoop Dogg Presents Solo Stove's Blunt Marketing Campaign
Branded Hurricane Relief
Poppy Hand-Crafted Popcorn Supports Asheville’s Entrepreneurial Community
Chef-Inspired Kitchen Lines
Crate & Barrel Teams Up with Gaby Dalkin for a New Hosting Capsule
Fashion-Centric Co-Working Spaces
L.A. Fashion Weekend Partners with Hollywood Production Center
Inventive Charity Initiatives
Spark Financial's Annual Charity Initiative is for Autism Awareness
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Emerging London Designer Exhibitions
POOR Collective Showcases the Powershift Exhibition in London
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Daily Inspirational Quotes
Models of Life Offers Real, Inspirational Quotes and Narratives
Branded Small Business Contests
Staples Canada Honors Small Businesses with Boost My Biz Contest
Forest-Preserving Brand Initiatives
Three Prominent Chinese Fashion Companies Join Canopy
Plant-Based Coffee Campaigns
Minor Figures Launches the 'Dairy Disloyalty' Awareness Campaign
Entrepreneurial Journey Insights
Founder Folks Teaches You How Founders Launched Their Business
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love
Environmental Sustainability-Focused Grants
Oatbox Has Introduced the Sprout of Audacity Grants