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
Related Ideas
Curated Sustainable Home Essentials
Rocky Barnes x Coyuchi Debut 'The Place Where Nature Dreams'
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Celebrity Coffee Machines
Ninja Launched Its David Beckham Limited-Edition Luxe Café Pro
Luxury Makeup Artist Partnerships
Charli XCX and YSL Beauty Partnered for a New Campaign
Individuality-Themed Coffee Campaigns
The Starbucks WHATEVER YOUR THING, we're in Campaign is Bold
Resilience-Focused Youth Initiatives
Covenant House Toronto Launches ‘Home of the Unbreakable’
Actress-Supported Footwear Campaigns
Jimmy Choo Partners with Sydney Sweeney on Its New Campaign
Creative Economy Meal Replacements
Sneak EATS Launched a Nutrition Product Built for Creatives
Fashion-Forward Cultural Infrastructure Initiatives
THE FASH APP Debuts Founding Benefactor Circle
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
Community Run Hub Activations
New Balance London Run House opens at Somerset House for marathon
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
Celebrity Coffee Brand Campaigns
Nespresso Launched Its Vertuo World Campaign With Dua Lipa
Humorous Brand Ambassador Partnerships
KANE Footwear Taps Yeti Boo Fas Its Latest Brand Ambassador
Entertainment Insight Platforms
Celebs Bucks Delivers Celebrity News And Net Worth Insights
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
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
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
Coffee Retail Fashion
thisisneverthat x Starbucks neverthatcoffee Capsule Spans Apparel and Goods
Country Star-Backed Eyewear Collabs
Blenders Eyewear Taps Alana Springsteen as Brand Ambassador
Mobile Beauty Retail Activations
Cardi B Debuts Beauty Truck for Her Haircare Brand
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Article Product Suggestions
BuzzFeed Teams Up with Shopsense AI to Debut Product Recommendations
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
Branded Retro-Inspired Wellness Houses
Lifeway Foods is Hosting a Special Pop-Up in Palm Springs
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Character-Driven Fashion Newsletters
The RealReal Creates The RealGirl Luxury Consignment Series
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
Long-Term Premium Travel Partnerships
Via Carota Craft Cocktails & Blade Enhance Experiences
Anti-Algorithm Social Platforms
Buzzfeed’s Branch Office Creates Interactive AI-Powered Apps
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
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
AI-Centric Publication Podcasts
VentureBeat Announced a New AI Podcast Alongside its Research
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 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
Lifestyle Coffee Expansion
Black Sheep Coffee Expanded Its Specialty Café Presence in Miami
Artisan Fashion Incubators
Ibu Atelier Supports Women-Led Heritage Craft Businesses
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
Startup Idea Newsletters
Easy Startup Ideas Delivers Business Roadmaps For Aspiring Founders
Ethical Luxury Shopping Platforms
Brimm Reimagines Conscious Consumerism with Curated Designs
Celebrity-Backed Whiskey Campaigns
Redbreast Irish Whiskey Taps Andrew Scott for Next Chapter
Celebrity Curated Literary Clubs
Dua Lipa Facilitates the 'Service95 Book Club'
Actress-Backed Handbag Collections
Prada Spotlights Its Galleria Handbag Collection
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Female Athlete-Fronted Luxury Campaigns
The Coach x WNBA Campaign Merges Fashion & Basketball
Lifestyle-Focused Puzzle Designs
Ordinary Habit Spotlights Reconnection and Simple Moments
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
Social Engagement Platforms
Sociable AI Predicts Viral Posts And Generates Brand Aligned Comments
High-Profile Clean Water Initiatives
Chapter 2 & One Drop Foundation are Running the La Gala 2025
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Social-First Beauty Retailers
Sally Beauty Joins TikTok Shop
Comprehensive Private Health Societies
Everhaus Emphasizes Luxury and Proactive Health
Coffee Retail Expansions
Good Earth Coffeehouse Expands in Canadian Institutions
Consumer Review Platforms
Discover Real Brand Experiences with DapplePot’s Community Insights
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
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Gastronomic Coffee Experiences
illy Blends Coffee and Fine Dining in a Chef-Led Series
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
City-Focused Influencer Platforms
Storytime Launches Storytime Marketplace in Cities
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
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
Comedian-Supported Fitness Franchises
Burn Boot Camp Joins Forces with Kevin Hart
Coffee Discovery Platforms
TheBeanGeek Organizes Specialty Coffee From Roasters Worldwide
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Community-Driven Loyalty Programs
Salad House Turned Guest Spending Into Local Donations
Hospitality Worker-Supporting Initiatives
Karl Strauss Brewing Partners with Restaurants Care
Fashionable Hospitality Aprons
JClark Designed Reimagines Aprons for Cafés and Restaurants
Community Investment Brand Initiatives
Self Space is Running a Community Investment Round
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Service-Backed Recommerce Platforms
Commonplace Launches Marketplace With Built-In Delivery
Founder Marketing Resources
Better Marketing Blog Shares Practical Playbooks For Founders
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
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
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
Inclusive Employment-Celebrating Anniversaries
Bitty & Beau's Coffee Emphasizes Inclusion
Wellness Enterprise-Grade Digital Brands
LeisureLabs Announces Its Sister Company — Connect
Digital Fundraising Competitions
Headquarterz Launched the Community Cup
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
Charitable Children-Focused Bed Initiatives
DaBella Supports Sleep in Heavenly Peace Efforts
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