As a company we’re active in many causes and organizations because we believe businesses must give back to their communities in order to be successful.  Surprisingly not all companies agree, but people are realizing that every dollar they spend is a vote for the type of companies they want in the marketplace.  Do you buy the cheapest possible product from the polluting corporate conglomerate, or do you spend a little more and buy from the regional company that invests in pollution control equipment?  Do you buy lunch from the international burger chain or the neighborhood food cart?  These choices add up.

If you’re one of these conscious consumers, we’d like to introduce you to a company that one of our clients told us about during their shuttle ride.  CREDO Mobile is a cell phone company that donates a portion of each of your phone bills to groups working in civil rights, economic and social justice, the environment, peace and international freedom, and voting rights and civic participation.  The groups that receive this money are selected by member voting, and have received over $67 million since 1985.  (To give you an idea of how this company thinks, their statement of support for Occupy Wall Street is prominently posted on their home page).  Next time you’re looking at your cell phone plan, don’t just consider the plan minutes and coverage area- think about what company you’re voting for, and where your money goes.