Philanthropic new start up model begins to take hold

Via: Source

In recent years, start up companies like Tom’s Shoes and Warby Parker glasses have taken off, not only because they provide stylish goods at affordable price points, but also because they offer a unique bonus for each purchase their customers make.

Both companies have a huge charitable aspect to them; for each pair of shoes Tom’s sells, a child in need gets a pair as well. Same for Warby Parker, except with their glasses. Truly a win-win-win situation.

Now another company is joining the ranks of these philanthropically-minded start ups, a backpack company called Just Porter. Started in 2006 by Chris Bahr, the company was inspired by a humantarian trip Bahr took to the Philippines. While there, he had the idea one day to buy some school supplies for the local children.

(Via LinkedIn)

How happy the children were to receive his donations stuck with Bahr, and now 9 years later, whenever one of his backpacks is sold, the company donates one, filled with school supplies to a child in need. And, business is good.

As we said before, it truly is a win-win-win situation.