When most people hear the term “social enterprise” they think of TOMS Shoes, Seventh Generation or Newman’s Own. But another company that belongs in the pantheon of businesses that began with a focus on social impact is Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Read more...
Case Studies
Interested in how other companies have benefited from getting involved in the fight against childhood cancer? Read through case studies from some of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation business partners to learn about their experiences.
When restaurateur Dennis Thompson opened the first Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in 2000, the notion of giving back was woven into the company’s culture. “It’s in our DNA to be involved with and support the communities where we do business,” says Stephen Loftis, Vice President of Marketing for Firebirds. “It’s simply part of who we are as an organization.” Read more...
Giving back has always come naturally to Northwestern Mutual. Whether it’s a field representative in Denver running a food drive, or an employee at the home office in Milwaukee fundraising for a local school, Northwestern Mutual has always been a generous community partner. Read more...
Stephen Cohn, Co-President of Sage Financial, and Rebecca Anderson, the firm’s Director of Engagement and Communications, shared how they turned The Million Mile into real money for Alex’s mission and an annual opportunity to deepen client engagement and encourage team building. Read more...
By maximizing a modest community outreach budget, STP, a financial services firm in West Chester, PA, mobilized their team of around 60 to follow in Alex’s footsteps by hosting lemonade stands in the “front yard” of their office building. Read more...
