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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Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Pottery-Focused Actor Experiences
Seth Rogen and Airbnb are Hosting Guests in the Hollywood Hills
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Chic Versatile Bags
Sol and Selene Revolutionizing Athleisure with Chic, Versatile Bags
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Purposeful Empowering Apparel
Living Life on Purpose: Connecting with Customers through Clothing
Charitable Underwater Photographs
Christy Lee Rogers Contributes to the Nature Conservancy
Emerging Designer Furniture Series
The Collaborative Series by Stillmade Taps Emerging Designers
Anti-Burnout Beer Campaigns
Heineken Canada Encourages End of 'Hustle Culture'
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Advocate-Themed Cannabis Branding
Best Blnz's Branding is Created by Design Studio Pentagram
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
Actor-Starring Collaborative Fashion
The Elder Statesman and UGG Join Forces on a Capsule
Anti-Greenwashing Soap Ads
Navigating Eco-Consumer Irony with Better Climate Store's "Greenwash"
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Artistic QSR Merch
Starbucks Unveils New Collection in Collaboration with Artist Tim Singleton
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Local Community-Supporting Partnerships
The NFL and the Shoe Surgeon Launch Youth Activations
Age-Inclusive Collaborative Streetwear
LL Bean Joins Forces with BEAMS on a Capsule for SS23
Social Podcast Exploration Platforms
'Podiscover' Helps Listeners Find Their Next Favorite Show
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
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
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
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
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Talent-Focused Creative Capsules
Swarovski Debuts a Collaboration with Dover Street Market Paris
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Charitable Fashion Initiatives
KACHOROVSKA is Collaborating with SavED to Benefit Ukraine
Artistic QSR Merchandise
Starbucks Debuts its Fifth Artist Series with Damon Brown
Celebrity-Backed Coffee Collaborations
Blue Bottle Coffee & Abel Tesfaye Launch Samra Blend Vol. 1
Brunch-Inspired Activewear Capsules
Nimble Activewear Launches the New 'Breakfast Club' Collection
Humanitarian-Inspired Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Prada Presents In Conversation with a Flower for FW23
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Sustainable Artful Local Furniture
PROWL Joins Model No. On the Endless Loop: Waste to Wanted
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Supportive Entrepreneur Communities
Ooutliers Shares Insights From Successful Startups
Celebrity-Backed Home Collections
Drew Barrymore Launches a Collaboration with Grove Collaborative
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Forest-Protecting Fashion Brand Initiatives
Canopy Leads an Initiative So Save the Forests
Coffee-Focused Apparel Collections
Only NY Taps Blank Street Coffee for an Apparel Release
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Pizza-Focused Climate Campaigns
Pizza Futures Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Pizza
Sustainable Furniture Capsule Shops
Light and Dwell Open up a Store of Furniture Designs
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Purpose-Driven Popcorn Snacks
Gourmet Popcorn is on a Mission to Create Jobs
Youth-Focused Social Campaigns
Claire’s Introduces a New Gen Z-Alpha Platform Called 'The Collab'
Social Media-Inspired eCommerce Features
Amazon Inspire Features Content and Lets Users Shop Looks
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Bravery-Celebrating Short Films
Simons Launches 'All is Beauty' as a "Catalyst for Change"
Purpose-Driven Celebrity Fashion
Atelier Jolie is Angelina Jolie's Own Design Label
Functional Coffee Subscription Services
Zend Coffee is Offering Easy Access to Premium Beans
Pre-Loved Apparel Initatives
Ba&sh Launches its US-Based Second Hand Resale Platform with Archive
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Luxury Experiential Event Brands
The Concierge Club Expands to the US Market
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Kindness-Promoting Marketing Campaigns
Once Upon a Coconut Launches 1 Million Acts of Kindness
Humorous Slogan Graphic T-Shirts
Navinder Nangla Joins Converse on the City Tees Initative
Star-Led Luxury Fashion Campaigns
PRADA's Re-Nylon Collection Welcomes Renowned Actors
Sustainability-Focused Home Decor
Williams-Sonoma GreenRow Has Items for the Whole Home
Game-Inspired Sustainable Streetwear
Broken Planet Unveils it new Space Trails Collection
Mindful Illumination Holiday Campaigns
Santa & Cole Presents a Warm Embracing Light Campaign
Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese Launches First-Ever Paid Ad Campaign
Land Conservation Campaigns
Kodiak Introduces the Latest Installment of the Keep It Wild Campaign
Content Creator News Sources
Creative Brew Offers Daily Insight and News for Content Creators
Anti-Chemical Farming Partnerships
GreenField and Snacktivist Foods Announced a New Initiative
Peer-to-Peer Conversation Campaigns
JOYBA's Real Tea, Real Talk Supports Mental Health in Youth
Affordable Lifestyle Directories
'I Have This Friend' Makes Aspirational Living More Accessible
Public Investment Opportunities
Steeped Coffee Offers a Unique Investment Opportunity
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Celebrity Social Feeds
BeReal Introduces the Celeb-Exclusive 'RealPeople' Feed on its App
Sneaker Pop-Up Cafés
adidas and Pharrell's Samba Café Will Run Between June 22nd and 24th
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Endangered Ice Cream Trucks
Climate Basecamp's Save the Flavors Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Show-Sponsoring Branding Partnerships
Coca-Cola, Henkel and Scott’s Sponsor Three Roku Originals
Child Protection Partnerships
Balenciaga Announces Work with the National Children's Alliance
Inclusive Fashion Investments
L Catterton Invests in BloomChic, an Inclusive Digital Fashion Brand
Socially Conscious Wine Producers
Lubanzi Wines Boasts a Range of Delicious Beverage Options
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Empowering Visual Content Campaigns
Getty Images and Hiki Launches #AutisticOutLoud
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
Marketing Mentorship Platforms
Sprout Social Launches as a New Business Mentorship Network
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Plant-Based Retail Platforms
Earth Pass Connects Eco Consumers and Vegan Brands
Underrepresented Artist Snack Branding
The New SunChips Art Seen Packaging Celebrates 2023 Winners
Injustice-Addressing Cannabis Brands
Weldon Angelos' Weldon Project and Mission Launched REEFORM
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Outdoor Activity Challenges
L.L.Bean is Inviting People Outside for Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Health-Focused Staff Programs
SOCIETY Debuts the 'SOCIETY Residents' Employee Welfare Initiative
Charitable Wine Campaigns
Starborough Partners with Oceana to Support Conservation Efforts
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Lifestyle-Conscious Cannabis Products
Trailblazer Cannabis Products Have Been Relaunched
Content-Focused Esports Deals
Guild Esports Improves its TikTok Content with Little Dot Sport
Interactive Social App Networks
Substack Adds a New Chat Feature to Encourage Socializing
Mental Health Branding Initiatives
L.L.Bean Digitally Detoxed for Mental Health Awareness Month
Slogan-Detailed Graphic Tee Capsules
Soho Yacht Club Suggests to Do Something Nice Today
Thought Leadership Assistants
Jessica By Queue Uses AI to Streamline Content Creation
Live Streaming Blog Features
Tumblr Recruits Livebox for its New Live Streaming Feature
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Circular Luxury Clubs
'More' Supports More Conscious Shopping and More Accessible Luxury
Provocative Eco Screensavers
Planet-Saving Screen Savers Encourage Switching Off Devices
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Libation-Joint Streetwear Collaborations
Places+Faces Teases its Upcoming Work with Havana Club
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
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
Empowerment-Focused Holiday Campaigns
OLIVELA Launches the 'Stand With Her' Campaign for Women
Charitable Anniversary-Celebrating Initiatives
Earth Therapeutics Emphasizes Mental Health
Design-Led Lifestyle Brands
The John Lewis Partnership Unveils a New Lifestyle Brand and Tote Bag
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Mental Health Community Engagement
OOt Social Health Recently Launched Its Application
Campaign-Led Esports Studios
Guild Launches New Creative Services Division Called ‘Guild Studios’
Charitable Esports Projects
Epic Foundation Launches the Esports for Good Initiative
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Joyfully Curated Homepages
Curations.club is a Digital Platform to Share What You Love