Pay it Forward Friday With Able Made
Pay it Forward Friday introduces you to Able Made, a company fueling hope and opportunity around the globe through the sales of exclusive designer goods that give back in different ways. Each uniquely created Able Made product funds a crisis support, work training or education project united by the same goal: to empower people and purchasers. Creative collaborations produce an exclusive, limited edition product made with sustainability and the environment in mind. Sometimes I view the internet as a great big, black hole, and other times I am amazed at the way it connects the dots. As I was learning about Able Made, I was shocked when I heard Suzanne McKenzie, Able Made’s founder, speaking about her late husband as the inspiration for her company. Ucal McKenzie was actually a counselor, peer mentor and soccer coach at my kids high school, and his tragic death left a hole in the entire community. When I spoke to my daughter about him today, she got a little misty eyed when she said “Mom, Ucal was the face of all guidance at our school.” It made me feel Suzanne’s passion all the more intensely, and I immediately wanted to share this innovative company with all of my readers. I hope you’ll take a look at their site and bookmark it for your e-commerce needs. If we as consumers remember that the choices we make fuel the economy, collectively our dollars can have a real impact. Photo of Suzanne McKenzie via Able Made
What a great idea to support and fund companies that you know personally and make a difference, bravo
Hear, hear… what a great idea. Always nice to hear of people running businesses that strive to make a difference – I hope it’s a great success.
How wonderful Alison, and I hope that Suzanne gets oodles of support to make this a massive success. I had shivers down my spine when reading about it!
Always love to hear about these new start-up businesses or even established organizations that are doing good throughout the world.
All too frequently they get lost among a saturated market (much like travel bloggers really!) but it’s nice to see that you have put together a great post supporting them.