These companies that get involved in their community

Changing our habits to start consuming more responsibly while encouraging local businesses is already a very important awareness. Performing an additional meaningful gesture is even more rewarding.

In this article, you will learn more about several Quebec companies that make donations on the sale of their products to organizations, associations, foundations, organizations or charities with which they are affiliated.

1% for the planet

The clothing company Louve Design is part of the global corporate network affiliated with 1% FOR THE PLANET. The organization tackles today's biggest environmental problems and the preservation of natural environments. Louve Design donates 1% of its sales.

Artistri Sud to empower women in developing countries

Etymologie creates care products and offers its support to the NGO Artistri Sud in order to help women in developing countries to become more independent. They do this in particular through training in entrepreneurship. A total of 4% of the profit from the sale of the Miracle Moringa Oil product goes to the organization.

Humanitarian book to act in case of emergency

The association of the Humanitarian Book and Marigold clothing aims to help people in need who are mostly in a critical or emergency situation. Since 2019, the company has donated $1 per garment sold to the foundation.

GREMM for the protection of the whales of the St. Lawrence

The Marine Mammal Research and Education Group is a non-profit and charitable organization. It is intended for scientific research and education for the conservation of the marine environment. For each item sold, Cathy Faucher 's educational illustration company for children donates $1 to the organization.

Honoring Military and Veterans

Café Steel Pot awards military personnel or military families in need $1 per bag of coffee sold. This year, the company donated $1,250 to Equi-Sens, which helps veterans and soldiers living with post-traumatic shock using equine therapy. Their2021 Remembrance Blend will allow a $2 donation rebate per product sold.

CMHA to promote mental health

The Moodgie candle company donates 1% to 2% of its sales to the Canadian Mental Health Association. The goal of this charity is to enable all Canadians to enjoy wellness and good mental health through various programs.

La Rue des femmes to welcome and support

Versatile skirt company Tukuan donates 1% of its sales to Women's Street. This organization offers meals, lodging, as well as relational and specialized care for women who are homeless or who have experienced significant trauma.

The Canadian Cancer Society

With the purchase of an illustration by Jessica Lelièvre , $2 is donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. This helps to fund projects with the aim of finding effective solutions to cure and prevent cancer in addition to raising public awareness of various cancers.

Leucan to help children with cancer

The Attitude company collaborates with the Leucan foundation for several lines of care products. With the purchase of a product from the Blooming belly range (range for future mothers and mothers) or Baby Leaves (range for babies), Attitude donates $1 per product sold to the Leucan association. The baby chewing accessories company Bulle is also involved.

1000 ton mission for healthier rivers and oceans

The Calypso soap factory donates 2% of its profits to the Mission 1000 tonnes organization for the entire duration of 2021. Its goal is to remove a total of 1,000 tons of waste from the oceans and waterways.

Raspberry Scientific Inc. to be able to screen for Lyme disease

Vinaigrerie McDuff donates 100% of its profits to the Quebec company Raspberry Scientific Inc., which focuses on the development of a screening tool for Lyme disease.

Multiple implications

• Bulle 's involvement does not stop at Leucan alone. The company is a partner of several organizations such as: the CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation, the Maman Dion Foundation, the Lévis Social Pediatric Center, the Montérégie Youth Center Foundation and the Dr Julien Foundation.
• Anne-Marie Chagnon's jewelry business is involved in several organizations and charities. The company gives back more than $75,000 a year. It also has collections associated with organizations to which, with each purchase, a donation is made. The Espoir collection is associated with the Montreal Cancer Institute for research on ovarian cancer. The Tapis Rouge collection is associated with Ciné Tapis Rouge for the international influence of Quebec culture through cinematographic cultural exchanges.
• The men's shaving products company Henri et Victoria has decided to support the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Movember movement with cash donations.

Reviewed by MF Editorial

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