Giving back is one of today's corporate "hot buttons". But at Lightlife, it's hardly a trendy thing to do. For us, it's been a way of life ever since we opened our doors nearly 30 years ago. Every year since our beginning, we've given back at least 5% of all profits to charities that support causes of human dignity, the environment and good health.
SELF is a world pioneer in showing the practicality and sustainability of solar power for the nearly 2 billion people still without electricity, extending the critical benefits of refrigeration of vaccine.
www.self.org
Since 1977, Safe Passage has provided non-judgmental support and services to survivors of domestic violence. All of our services are free, confidential, accessible to people with disabilities, and available in English, Spanish, and other languages. Safe Passage provides a variety of services, including a shelter, a 24-hour hotline, individual counseling and support groups, and legal services.
www.safepass.org
The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts provides more than 6 million pounds of food a year to a network of more than 400 local food pantries, shelters, meal sites and other programs, such as Brown Bag for the Elderly, serving more than 100,000 people. Their mission is to work with our community to reduce hunger and increase food security. In addition to food distribution, The Food Bank works collaboratively with community organizations addressing the causes of hunger by strengthening local food systems and increasing access to food assistance resources.
www.foodbankwma.org
Vitamin Angels is the only nonprofit organization in existence solely dedicated to providing vital nutrition to those in need internationally and domestically. Since 1994, Vitamin Angels has distributed over 350 million vitamins and other supplements in 82 countries worldwide. To learn more about Vitamin Angels and Operation 20/20 visit www.vitaminangels.com.
The mission of the Franklin County Community Meals Program (FCCMP) is to work in partnership with the community to alleviate hunger in Franklin County. Last year, FCCMP served 18,155 free meals at our three meal-sites in Greenfield, Turners Falls, and Orange. We also gave away enough food through the Orange Food Pantry to feed 8,240 people for 3 - 4 days each. By the end of 2007, we expect to have served an additional 1,000 meals to our own neighbors who are hungry. FCCMP operates almost entirely on the generosity of the community, which includes wonderful companies like Lightlife Foods!
www.fccmp.org
CISA is a community organization comprised of farmers, consumers and professionals working together to sustain agriculture and the unique rural character of our communities in western Massachusetts. CISA is the creator of Senior FarmShare, the Pioneer Valley Women in Agriculture Network, Farm to School projects, a workplace CSA program, and the 'Be a Local Hero, Buy Locally GrownŽ' public awareness campaign. Learn more about CISA at www.buylocalfood.com or call 413-665-7100.