By Elliot Greenberger on March 2, 2010
That’s the challenge that TOMS Shoes is asking you (or your community, your campus, your organization) to take on April 8. Watch the video below to see why others took on the challenge last year, and why even more are taking it on this year.
I still have to figure out if the hotel where I’ll [...]
Posted in Fashion, Video | Tagged charity, development, social change, social enterprise, toms shoes
By Elliot Greenberger on December 11, 2009
If your family is like mine, they’re thinking twice about the gifts they’re giving this holiday season. Maybe they’re giving fewer gifts. Maybe cheaper gifts. Maybe gifts with a socially conscious twist.
I’ve given TOMS Shoes as birthday presents before, and I have to say, they make everyone feel good in the end. And if you [...]
Posted in Fashion, Social Responsibility, Video | Tagged economy, entrepreneur, giving, social enterprise
By Elliot Greenberger on August 5, 2009
If you notice a surge in moustache-wearers this fall, you can probably thank Adam Garone, CEO and co-founder of Movember. He’s transformed the moustache into a symbol of support, a conversation starter, and a monster fundraiser for men’s health across the globe.
Adam’s work is proof of the new ways young people are giving back. They’re [...]
Posted in Fashion, Health, Interview | Tagged fundraising, Internet, men's health, nonprofit, social media