In the Spirit of random acts of kindness, I decided to see what companies focus on this. And I was surprised at what I found. Trader Joe’s stands out as a company renowned for its spontaneous acts of kindness, endearing itself to customers and communities without relying on a formal, publicized marketing campaign. This unique…

From the conversation with the special guest the other day, it reminded me of a redemptive entrepreneurship business in Charlotte called Beds for Kids. Similarly to the guest speaker, beds for kids are an organization that offers furniture and beds for families with low income. I have the opportunity to be friends with much of…

Last April, I did an internship with an organization called Empower Sports. Empower Sports is a non-profit organization that aims to enrich the lives of athletes with diverse challenges through sports and exercise. The organization hopes to promote kindness, build character, and develop relationships that will last a long time. Empower Sports believes that athletes…

The concept stage is an important part of building a redemptive business, but we often find ourselves trapped here. This is where most ideas go to die, but we try so desperately for them to live. We mull over ideas for months or years, building upon our ideas while never breathing life into them. We…

St. Francis of Assisi is often quoted with saying, “Preach the Gospel at all times; when necessary, use words.” While he likely never actually spoke these words, I wonder if he was on to something or perhaps this sweet sentiment that we like to put on kitchen decorations falls short of what our true calling…

Community Kitchen Pittsburgh I saw this prompt and thought of looking into a local example of redemptive entrepreneurship that I can observe. I came across the Community Kitchen Pittsburgh and did some research into it. After looking into their website and reading from those who have worked there, I found that this is the perfect…