We’re so grateful to have so many amazing supplier partners who are helping us invest in a future without poverty! Since our inception, Whole Foods Market suppliers have donated more than $5.6 million to Whole Planet Foundation – enough to help nearly 200,000 people. One of the ways in which …
Nadamoo! ‘Lotta Dessert Summer Social and FREE Ice Cream
I have always been an ice cream lover, but since I discovered Nadamoo! frozen coconut milk delights, I haven’t turned back. Sweet treats that combine my passion for coconut products with something to keep me cool on these triple-digit-hot Texas summer days is a dream come true. Read on for …
Jewelry That Supports A Cause
It all started when I was 14, and back in high school. I just came from lunch, and was slowly trudging to my World Geography class for what I thought would be just another boring lesson. Luckily, as cheesy as it sounds, it ended up being a lecture that I …
Client Stories from our Africa/MENA Partners!
This quarter the Africa/MENA region received 5 client profiles from our implementing partners. Dative of One Acre Fund Rwanda Dative, a farmer in Rusizi, Rwanda, was not always a good farmer. “I never applied fertilizer to my crops, and would grow two or three crops in the same field. I …
Support that Makes our Hearts S’well
A BIG thanks to Danielle Adams from S’well Bottle for contributing this post. Here at S’well, we believe in creating a positive impact on the world. We achieve this by creating eco-friendly products and contributing to charitable organizations. By helping those in need, we can help to create a cleaner, …
Over $7,000,000 Raised in 6 Weeks
This year’s annual Prosperity Campaign was a HUGE success! We exceeded our $7 million goal, raising $7,173,990 to alleviate poverty worldwide. That’s 40,000 microloans that will reach and support a quarter of a million people around the world. Watch this video to see how your money will be used to …
Looking Back at our Pre-GRAMMY® Party
On Thursday, January 23, 2014, Whole Planet Foundation, Whole Foods Market and other valued partners honored Lauren Conrad and Julie Marie Chavez for their commitments to promoting sustainable practices and changing global environments. The celebration took place at our 2nd annual pre-GRAMMY benefit, held at the historic Village Recorder Studios …
How To Get Involved During Our 2014 Campaign
We have reached the halfway mark of our annual Prosperity Campaign and with 19 days left we are 56% to our goal of raising $7,000,000, creating 40,000 microloans and reaching 250,000 people around the world. We couldn’t do it without! There are many ways to contribute to our mission and support …
thinkThin LLC and Like-Minded Brand Partners Host Expo West Event to Raise $65,000
Thank you to Lizanne Falsetto, CEO of thinkThin LLC, for contributing to this post! More than 365 women will have a chance to lift themselves out of poverty through microcredit, thanks to thinkThin’s “Think Sisterhood” event on Friday, March 7 at Expo West in Anaheim, California. thinkThin, is hosting the benefit …
Win a Trip to Mexico to Meet the Women You are Helping
Would you like to win a trip to Mexico, courtesy of Intrepid Travel? Read on for your opportunity to travel abroad and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of this truly unique travel destination as well as learn about the transformative power of microcredit! Currently, we’re funding poverty alleviation through microcredit …