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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Royalty-Branded Gourmet Lifestyle Collections
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Has Launched as Ever
Restored Cafe Culture Retailers
The New Starbucks Coffee House Design Revives the Local Cafe Feel
Playful Skincare Campaigns
Leighton Meester Becomes Bubble's First Global Brand Ambassador
Artist-Centric Networking Events
Adidas x SNIPES Unveil The NYC Superstar & Empower Artists
Creative Online Social Networks
BuzzFeed Introduces the New BF Island Social Network
Curated Sustainable Home Essentials
Rocky Barnes x Coyuchi Debut 'The Place Where Nature Dreams'
Nature-Inspired Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Opens a Retail Location in Yorkdale Shopping Centre
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Conscious Beauty Expansions
British B Corp Brand delilah Launches in US Market
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Purposeful Pour-Over Drip Coffees
Oval Coffee Roasters Debuts its Coffee at Sprouts Farmers Market
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships
UNIQLO Taps Cate Blanchett to Champion Its LifeWear Philosophy
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups
Uber Showcats Puts a Spotlight on Rescued Cats Available for Adoption
Humorous Brand Ambassador Partnerships
KANE Footwear Taps Yeti Boo Fas Its Latest Brand Ambassador
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Curated Design Initiatives
Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Launches The Curious 100 List
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Foggy Self-Care Billboards
eos' Windows of Self-Care Let Passersby Interact with Unique Personas
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Varsity Influencer Teams
UNC Turns Student-Athletes Into Social Media Monetization Experts
Fashion Rental Partnerships
Lulu Guinness X By Rotation Bring Iconic Handbags to the Scene
Cheeky Bar-Focused Campaigns
Heineken Advocates for Financial Support for Bars with Starring Bars
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms
Headquarterz Bridges Social Media and OTT Distribution
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Beauty Entrepreneurs Growth Studios
Breakout Beauty UK Represents a Strategic Initiative
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Social Media Follower-Celebrating Initiatives
Streets of Toronto Marks 600k Instagram Followers
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Anti-Digital Social Campaigns
Heineken Partners with Joe Jonas for 'Socials Off Socials'
Beauty-Centric Cafe Collabs
Velvet Vault x Brandor Coffee Teamed Up for a Two-Day Event
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Country Star-Backed Eyewear Collabs
Blenders Eyewear Taps Alana Springsteen as Brand Ambassador
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
Coffee Kindess Initiatives
Cambio Roasters Launches Random Act of Kindness Week Campaign
Impactful Beauty Initiatives
Odele for Good Launches to Champion Women Through Entrepreneurship
Lager Popsicle Initiatives
Beer is Art Taps the Lager Popsicle Concept in Its Campaign
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
Black Youth-Empowering Coffee Brands
Bartholomew Jones Ventures into the Industry with Cxffeeblack
Reintroduced New York Boutiques
Longchamp Introduces its La Maison Unique in Manhattan
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Social Media Backup Platforms
SocialSafe™ Serves Content Creators and Fans
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Creator Economy-Focused Marketplaces
Teespring Marketplace Relaunches Under Parent Company Amaze
Restaurant-to-Retail Expansions
Little Sesame Secured $8.5M to Scale Its Manufacturing Operations
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
AI-Centric Publication Podcasts
VentureBeat Announced a New AI Podcast Alongside its Research
Pride-Celebrating Skincare Campaigns
Leland Francis is Running Its Thoughtful 2025 Pride Campaign
Impactful Gaming Experiences
Humanity Games Combines Retro Gameplay With Real-World Lessons
Social Good Coffee Vans
Nespresso and Change Please Partnered to Help End Homelessness
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses
Lifeway Foods is Hosting a Special Pop-Up in Palm Springs
Curated Resale Experiences
Poshmark Blends Community Curation with Personalized Shopping
Pet-Welcoming Urban Initiatives
Mars Incorporated Expands Its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ Initiative
Redefining Modern Wellness Campaigns
Beyond Yoga Introduced 'Beyond Seek' Featuring Issa Rae
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Highly Anticipated Coffee Pop-Ups
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler Presents the BIGFACE Coffee Pop-Up
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Music Icon-Supported AI Campaigns
Music Stars Spotlight Workday's AI-Powered Enterprise Solutions
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Abandoned Coffee Shop Strategies
Good Earth Coffeehouse is Continuing Its Expansion
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Celebrity-Backed Whiskey Campaigns
Redbreast Irish Whiskey Taps Andrew Scott for Next Chapter
Actress-Backed Handbag Collections
Prada Spotlights Its Galleria Handbag Collection
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Lifestyle-Focused Puzzle Designs
Ordinary Habit Spotlights Reconnection and Simple Moments
Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
The Lovesac Company Changes the Social Image of the Recliner
Actress Retail Brand Ambassador
Cate Blanchett Named Latest UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador
On-Demand Content Creation Apps
Social Agent Connects Users to Certified Content Creators
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Social Video Beauty Brands
Time Inc. Unveils 'The Pretty' Social Video-Based Beauty Brand
Small Business Support Initiatives
Mastercard Awards Ten Female Entrepreneurs with Grants
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Community-Oriented Wellness Brand Events
while on earth™ Partnered with Ethos Athletic Club
Coffee Retail Expansions
Good Earth Coffeehouse Expands in Canadian Institutions
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
Balanced Diet-Focused Partnerships
Siggi's Yogurt Partners with Wellness Expert Emma Lovewell
Focused Fashion Feeds
Clone Helps You Stay Updated with Fashion Trends Sustainably
Social Networking Hubs
Internet Social Café Lets Users Explore Cafés and Build Online Connections
Underutilized Property Revitalization Projects
Thrive Living Focuses on Underutilized Properties
Empowering Women Entrepreneur Programs
Suzy Levian Recently Launched the EmpowerHer™ Program
Community-Harnessing Workplaces
CLB Architects Helps in Creating the New EMIT Technologies Office
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
Ethical Cosmetics Campaigns
Sabrina Elba Advocates for Ethical Sourcing and Child Labor Reform
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Women Wealth Profiles
Millionaires List Showcases Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs And Their Paths
Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces
Futurpreneur Marketplace Emerges as a Timely Initiative
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Career Reflection Journals
'Being Honest by Ignacio' Offers Real Advice for Work and Life Growth
Creative Community Platforms
Folks Creates A Space For Product Makers To Share Ideas And Connect
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Coffee Discovery Platforms
TheBeanGeek Organizes Specialty Coffee From Roasters Worldwide
Comedian-Supported Fitness Franchises
Burn Boot Camp Joins Forces with Kevin Hart
Hospitality Worker-Supporting Initiatives
Karl Strauss Brewing Partners with Restaurants Care
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
Diverse Empowerment Newsletters
The Beautiful Societies Delivers Uplifting, Informative Content
AI Venture Studios
Making Science Recently Debuted AWAKE Venture Studio
Coffee-Powered University Partnerships
Lavazza Partners with NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
Local Shop Portrait Campaigns
Coca-Cola Highlights Bosses Campaign Celebrating 125 Years in UK
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Music Venue-Led Food Drives
The 9:30 Club Addresses Hunger and Food Waste
Small Business Resources
Forge and Prosper Provides Essential Tips for Business Success
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Access-Focused Performing Arts Organizations
SHOWAbility Emphasizes Disability Inclusion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Athlete-Backed Charitable Events
Jonathan Osorio, CCCO, and Nando Partner for a Good Cause
Creative Networking Tools
Designer Hikes Builds Community By Connecting Designers Outdoors
Cannabis Art Ventures
Snoop Dogg Presented the 'Rich N Infamous: the Joint Venture' Art Launch
Philanthropy Art Marketplaces
TheFaunaClub Connects Wildlife Conservation With Art And Giving
Social Video Sponsorship Platforms
Find, Vet, and Book YouTube Sponsorships with Thoughtleaders.io
Inclusive Employment-Celebrating Anniversaries
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Emphasizes Inclusion
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Plant-Based Wellness Digital Storefronts
The Sisters of the Valley Debuts a New Digital Storefront
Casual Baking Class Concepts
The Baking Social Makes Baking Fun, Social and Accessible
Multi-Purpose Entertainment Venue Partnerships
Noble Chicken Joins Forces with Oakley Greens
Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants
Getty Images Announces a $20,000 Grant Initiative
Empowering Inclusivity-Focused Nonprofits
NoisyVision is an International Non-Profit Organization
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Charitable Household Appliance Initiatives
Circle Home Charity, DHL and Danby Appliances Partner
Distinctive Asia-Focused Platforms
Feature.Asia Notes Asia's Professional & Cultural Innovators
Community-Focused Support Programs
Jessica Lee Has Established the 'Pursue the Dream' Program