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Purchasing with Purpose makes it easier to find and buy from enterprises in the United States that put people and the planet first. The country is large and diverse, and the movement for a new economy has emerged bottom-up with different terminology and networks in different places. Purchasing with Purpose serves as a network of networks to enable collaboration, increase the visibility of the movement, and open new opportunities that no single organization or network could access on its own. They help purpose-driven individuals and organizations preferentially source from verified enterprises, they work with businesses, government, and anchor institutions to update their procurement policies and processes, and they support local networks to build resilient local economies that put people and the planet first. Purchasing with Purpose is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit and reinvests all surplus towards its mission.

Pure Foods aims to provide nutritious and affordable whole food options for people in Sri Lanka with special dietary requirements due to personal choice or health issues like allergies, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and endometriosis. Most products sold as gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, and vegan are imported and expensive. Pure Foods makes these options more accessible through careful sourcing and the development of local alternatives. Their initial product range includes vegan coconut ice cream, sugar free vegan coconut yogurt, gluten free cookie dough, gluten free and whole grain flours, and vegan plant-based milk. Pure Foods prioritizes small-scale local suppliers, organic producers, and socially and environmentally responsible companies. All of their locally made products are packaged in biodegradable paper and reusable glass, and customers are encouraged to return glass jars for reuse.

Pure Organics is a small family farm in Ragama that is committed to making organic fruits and vegetables affordable and accessible. They started by supplying to friends and family for free, and as production expanded, they began supplying to their community at the lowest possible prices. Crops include avocado, passion fruit, papaya, beli, banana, lime, Ceylon olive, jackfruit, breadfruit, manioc, pumpkin, butternut squash, eggplant, okra, cucumber, tomato, green beans, luffa, bitter gourd, snake gourd, chili, and many varieties of leafy greens, and spices. Pure Organics uses natural techniques to build their soil and prevent pests. They are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).

Purest is a health and wellness tea brand that specializes in organic certified black tea, green tea, spiced teas, and herbal infusions. They source directly from partner plantations and factories that meet international standards for quality and sustainability. Purest segregates waste for composting and recycling and prioritizes biodegradable, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified packaging. They work with Hospital Services Council, Grassrooted Trust, Women's Development Foundation, Tea Leaf Trust, Department of Wildlife Conservation, and The Elephant Orphanage Transit Home to support children in need, community development, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Purest products are EU Organic certified.

Purnaa provides fair trade manufacturing services, improves the lives of marginalized people in Nepal, and enables fresh starts for survivors of exploitation. They offer custom cut-and-sew, knitting, private label, and contract manufacturing services for hats, garments, bags, toys, and other products. Purnaa prioritizes sustainable suppliers and helps customers source organic cotton, organic bamboo, hemp, and other responsible materials. They minimize environmental impact by upcycling material scraps, recycling paper, plastic, and metal, composting food waste, collecting rainwater, and using dye sublimation printing. Purnaa provides fair trade wages and working conditions, counseling, life skills and development training, a free bus program, educational scholarships, interest-free loans, emergency support, and employee profit-sharing. They are a World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) Guaranteed Member and a member of Mukti Network and Freedom Business Alliance (FBA). Purnaa is registered as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC).

Purpose Foundation supports the steward ownership movement to keep businesses independent and purpose-driven and create an economy that works for people and the planet. They are developing an ecosystem of resources, expertise, and capital to make transitioning to steward ownership and raising capital on alternative terms easier for businesses. Their nonprofit activities focus on knowledge sharing, education, and networking to make steward ownership more accessible. They also assist with research and efforts to change legal infrastructure. Steward ownership is an alternative corporate ownership structure that redefines traditional notions of ownership to better serve the purpose of businesses. In this model, the company’s assets are dedicated to its mission rather than to maximizing shareholder profits. This ensures the purpose of the company is maintained in the long term. Purpose Foundation is steward owned and registered as a not-for-profit organization. All surplus is reinvested towards their purpose.

Purposeful Group helps organizations and communities across Atlantic Canada thrive while making meaningful contributions to the people, places, and purposes they serve. They specialize in social impact consulting, training, workshops, coaching, event hosting, research, program development, and rural social innovation. Purposeful Group fosters collaboration across Atlantic Canada and is helping create a thriving social finance ecosystem for social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and changemakers.

Purposeful Innovators includes professionals across all fields who have dedicated their life work to human and social development, the environment, and sustainable finance and are revolutionizing the way the world works. They offer coaching, advisory services, and educational programs, implement collaborative social impact projects, and organize roundtables and events. Their Positive Impact model provides a road map to help businesses channel the diversity and energy of their employees, customers, and stakeholders. Purposeful Innovators provides free educational access to nonprofits and community leaders, sources from environmentally and socially responsible local suppliers for training programs, events, and promotional gifting, and works with Kangemi Resource Centre to support community schools in Nairobi. They are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a member of Social Enterprise UK, the International Coaching Federation, and the Association for Association Executives.

Purpose In Expenses (PIE) transforms operating expenses into passive, recurring nonprofit donations that accelerate solutions to social and environmental challenges. Businesses select PIE as their reseller partner for existing services like software subscriptions, hosting, internet and phone services, payment processing, and energy, and PIE donates 50 percent of their top-line recurring compensation to create new passive donation streams for nonprofit partners. PIE members are able to expand support for their favorite nonprofits and deepen their social and environmental impact without any increases in cost, complexity, or risk. Nonprofits are able to build reliable, passive, unrestricted donation streams to support ongoing social and environmental work. PIE is a certified B Corporation, a PIE Certified Member, and a member of 1% for the Planet.

Pushan Renewable Energy works to make it easier for every household, regardless of economic status, to produce part of their own energy requirement from renewable resources. They provide integrated solutions with a range of solar energy products, on-site installation, solar financing through local banks, and convenient after-sales services. Products include solar home lighting and electricity systems, solar water pumps, solar water heaters, solar cookers, and solar-powered livelihood equipment like sewing machines, poultry incubators, and mobile charging kiosks. Pushan serves remote areas of Madhya Pradesh by training local entrepreneurs in solar marketing, installation, and after-sales support.

Professionals Without Borders (PWB) is a voluntary organization that works towards creating a resilient economy and ensuring a prosperous life for every Sri Lankan citizen. They bring together professionals from across the country who are interested in serving the nation. Their Redesign Sri Lanka initiative is focused on connecting small and medium entrepreneurs in primary industries with new designs, innovations, professional support services, and market opportunities. Examples include traditional ekel brooms, handloom and batik textiles, coconut shell products, and clay products. PWB assists with product development, production processes, labor and environmental standards, and assurance systems for quality and sustainability. They follow the Mingei concept of valuing affordable, practical handmade crafts. PWB is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission of creating a humane resilient society. They contribute to preschool and school programs, community upliftment programs, and security funds for partner enterprises.

Pyar Trust creates opportunities for less privileged children in Pondicherry and supports them to develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Children between the ages of three and 16 gather at their center six days a week after school hours. The children's mothers and teachers help them complete their homework and engage them in a creative and recreational mode of holistic education based on the principles of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother. Activities include music, dance, drama, art, and yoga. The mothers and the team prepare daily meals with a focus on healthy, nutritious food, good eating habits, and a feeling of togetherness. The center has a passive cooling design with ample cross ventilation and plants growing on the roof which removes the need for air conditioning. Pyar Trust is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission.

PYXERA Global was founded in 1990 as the Citizens Democracy Corps and has worked to enrich lives and livelihoods across more than 90 countries. They focus on facilitating mutually beneficial partnerships between the public, private, and social sectors to tackle complex challenges. Their Enterprise and Community Development programs bring together diverse partners to support local enterprises and communities. Their Global Pro Bono programs are developed with corporate partners to provide professional services to mission driven social enterprises and community organizations and increase employee engagement. Their Circular Economy programs convene key stakeholders to help businesses design and implement community-based zero waste initiatives. The PYXERA Global headquarters is LEED Gold certified and is committed to responsible waste management and sustainable procurement. Employees participate in zero plastic and environmental working groups, watershed cleanups, urban gardening initiatives, and sustainability awareness and education programs. PYXERA Global is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Quantum Holistic offers training, management consulting, and advisory services based on practical wisdom, higher purpose, truth, and joy. They offer a range of workshops including meditative writing, leadership development, spiritual and emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship. The focus is on learning by studying, active listening, observing, reflecting, and experiencing realities from multiple perspectives and dimensions. Quantum Holistic has developed an equitable wealth creation model called Astha Laxmi. Programs are open to everyone regardless of socioeconomic background. They are committed to creating a culture of mutual care and concern and give back through neighborhood food drives and other community initiatives.

Quazi Design transforms waste paper into original accessories and housewares and creates employment opportunities for local women artisans in Eswatini. They started in 2010 as a collaboration between a magazine distributor with large volumes of waste paper and a designer with a commitment to sustainable design for social impact. Quazi has developed innovative techniques to change the perception of recycled materials. Their studio creates handmade jewelry from "paper wood," "paper stone," and brass offcuts and durable housewares from newspaper pulp and water-based paints and glues. Their team of women is employed full-time with living wages, permanent contracts, access to training programs and loans, and the opportunity to share skills, collaborate, and create. Quazi Design was a founding member of Swaziland Fair Trade (SWIFT), now Fair & Square.

Queen Be empowers perimenopausal and menopausal women to reclaim their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing and vitality. They offer a community, support services, coaching, courses, workshops, an annual summit, a podcast, and other resources that help women navigate the life changes brought by menopause. Queen Be operates under Learn Grow Become, which supports multiple community-based learning groups and helps people reach their full potential. They reinvest 51 percent of profits into Indigenous education initiatives and free services for disadvantaged women. Learn Grow Become is a Social Traders Certified Social Enterprise and a member of Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC).

Queen of Sea Publishers aims to create a positive impact on children's lives, empower women writers, and inspire a sustainable and inclusive world by blending the power of storytelling, social responsibility, and environmental consciousness. Their books are written, illustrated, and printed in Sri Lanka by locals. They specialize in affordable children's books that inspire a love for nature, promote conservation awareness, and encourage sustainable practices among young readers. Queen of Sea prints on recycled paper and is committed to minimizing their environmental footprint. They donate new books for annual charity events by the AIESEC community.

Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) is growing a sustainable, innovative, and vibrant social enterprise sector in Queensland that delivers transformative and future-focused solutions for people and the planet. As a member organization, they foster connection, peer learning, and collaboration through newsletters, an online community space, roundtable discussions, capacity-building workshops, webinars, and other events. They also increase sector awareness and engage in advocacy and policy development to generate opportunities for purpose-led businesses. QSEC has a diverse membership base and a democratically elected management committee. They work closely with Social Enterprise Australia, the national peak body, and the peak bodies for other states and territories. QSEC is registered as a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their purpose.

Raah Foundation is a not-for-profit organization working for holistic transformation and sustainable community development in the tribal belts of Jawhar and Mokhada in Maharashtra in India. Activities include building check dams and wells to improve water storage capacity, training farmers in sustainable agricultural practices, supporting women to start micro businesses, reviving local Warli art to sustain livelihoods, and improving access to healthcare for women and children in need. They have worked with over 2,000 tribal men and women through their livelihood programs. Raah Creative Design was started as a social business to support tribal artisans and women's groups with training, design, raw material sourcing, and marketing. Products include stationery, clothing, bags, accessories, and housewares made with patchwork or hand painted with traditional Warli designs.

RaaLa Kithul offers pure kithul palm syrup and jaggery from kithul palm tappers in Neluwa near the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. Kithul has a low glycemic index and is a healthy, local alternative to refined white sugar. A portion of all profits are donated to the kithul production community.