Calvert Foundation: Investing in Communities(TM)

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Social Enterprise

The Social Enterprise Initiative funds revenue-generating business ventures that are motivated by public and social good more than by the need for personal profit. These businesses provide tangible social and/or environmental benefits to local economies and communities.

Social enterprises are tackling some of the largest problems facing society today and utilizing market forces to help consumers generate positive changes in their communities. Targeting your investment to support these businesses will help improve economic and social welfare in low-income areas, provide employment opportunities, support sustainability initiatives and encourage diversity.