Procure Impact

23 companies have broken barriers, creating over 100,000 hours of opportunity! 🎉🎉🎉⁠ ⁠ We’re thrilled to announce that Procure Impact and American Hotel & Lodging Association's #DignityofWorkPledge has reached a major milestone. Since launching in February, 23 companies have committed to providing over 100,000 hours of work for individuals overcoming employment challenges by sourcing products from our marketplace—products that help create meaningful jobs for underestimated communities.⁠ We’re honored to lead this collective push for responsible sourcing, building a more inclusive economy, and empowering marginalized populations. Thank you to our incredible hospitality partners, and to those who will soon join us, for being an essential part of this transformative journey. Together, we’re breaking barriers and changing lives! 💜🩷⁠ ⁠ ✨ Read more about this milestone here: https://lnkd.in/eVbgJcWC ⁠ Atrium Hospitality, CoralTree Hospitality, Davidson Hospitality Group, Modus by PM Hotel Group, Pacific Hospitality Group, Pyramid Global Hospitality, Sage Hospitality Group, 21c Museum Hotels, Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Donohoe Hospitality Services, HEI Hotels & Resorts, Highgate, Host Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Equities, Makeready, McKibbon Hospitality, New Waterloo, Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, PM Hotel Group, Practice Hospitality Management, Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels, Springboard Hospitality, Staypineapple, and Western States Lodging Management and Development.⁠ ⁠ #100KHours #ResponsibleSourcing #Hospitality #HospitalityNews #AHLA #ProcureImpact #InclusiveEconomy #DoWPledge #DignityofWork #ResponsibleStay ⁠

This holiday season, Peachtree Group chose Procure Impact's marketplace to source meaningful products that create opportunities for overlooked populations—and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💗✨⁠ ⁠ Their purchases included items from Greyston Bakery, The Lancaster Stroopie Co., and other social enterprises that employ individuals overcoming significant barriers to work. These products are thoughtfully handcrafted by resettled refugees, adults with disabilities, people overcoming homelessness, and justice-impacted individuals.⁠ ⁠ By choosing these products, Peachtree Group is empowering these communities with meaningful employment and opening doors to new opportunities. The impact of these purchases extends far beyond the holiday season, spreading hope nationwide. ⁠ ⁠ Thank you, Kelly Montes, General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center and Peachtree Group Hospitality Management, for demonstrating the social impact the hospitality industry can achieve through intentional purchases.⁠ ⁠ #SocialImpact #Hospitality #Industry #Hotels #Vendors #SocialEnterprise #Employment #Holidays #Christmas #ProcureImpact #ResponsibleSourcing

Grateful to all of our partners for an incredible year!

Thank you, Thom Geshay, CEO of Davidson Hospitality Group, for your inspiring words! 💗⁠ ⁠ We are truly grateful for partners like Davidson Hospitality Group, whose commitment to supporting individuals facing barriers to employment helps create meaningful work opportunities. ⁠ ⁠ It’s an honor to align with your mission of transforming hospitality from profit-focused to people-first. By using their purchasing power to drive positive impact, Davidson exemplifies how hospitality can uplift underestimated communities and lead the way in responsible sourcing. 🌟⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #ProcureImpact #SocialImpact #Hospitality #Hotels #HospitalityIndustry #Testimonial #Partners #Corporations #SocialEnterprise #Products #ResponsibleSourcing #Community #Partnership

This holiday season, Peachtree Group Hospitality Management chose Procure Impact's marketplace to source meaningful products that create opportunities for overlooked populations—and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💗✨ Their purchases included items from Greyston Bakery, The Lancaster Stroopie Co., and other social enterprises that employ individuals overcoming significant barriers to work. These products are thoughtfully handcrafted by resettled refugees, adults with disabilities, people overcoming homelessness, and those who have been formerly incarcerated. By choosing these products, Peachtree Group is empowering these communities with meaningful employment and opening doors to new opportunities. The impact of these purchases extends far beyond the holiday season, spreading hope nationwide. Thank you to Kelly Montes and Peachtree Group Hospitality Management for demonstrating the social impact the hospitality industry can achieve through intentional purchases.

We’re thrilled to introduce our Chocolate Celebration Kit 🍫⁠ ⁠ With a one-year shelf life, these individual chocolates are perfect for keeping behind the desk to surprise guests. Gift them for birthdays and special occasions—all while providing second chances to overlooked individuals. 💖⁠ ⁠ Shop at https://lnkd.in/edWJjADN! 🌟⁠ ⁠ Ft. Chouquette Chocolates #Products #SocialEnterprise #ProcureImpact #B2B #Vendors #JobOpportunities #Hospitality #Hotel #Snacks #StarterKits

Last week, I attended the funeral of a truly remarkable man. Jim and Ellen Graham are the husband and wife team who founded Cameron's Coffee and Chocolates, named after their beloved daughter Cameron. Jim was a serial entrepreneur, and as his last venture, he and his wife built a coffee shop and bakery that provides inclusive and supportive employment for individuals with disabilities. Their motto: extraordinary chocolates made by extraordinary people - and their shop demonstrates what happens when you empower and support people and don’t places limits on them. Jim recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. The church service was filled to the brim with people who were impacted by his spirit of generosity and service. You felt the energy in the room of a man who lived his life to the very fullest. During the eulogy, his son shared his father’s philosophy - every waking moment or “EWM.” He spent “every waking moment” trying to make life a little better for those he loved and through acts of service. They shared he often would hand out $20 bills to people he saw in “forgotten jobs” doing exceptional work and noted “lunch was on him.” He worked to make sure everyone felt seen - from the grocer to the garbage truck driver. They encouraged all of us in the room to do the same. To live with the same tenacity and commitment to service and connection. Today, during the holiday rush in a packed airport, I noticed a woman cleaning the bathrooms with a smile on her face. Her spirit undeterred by the onslaught of people on Christmas Eve. I immediately thought “EWM” and looked up and smiled. I went into my purse and pulled out a $20 and walked over and looked her in the eye and said, “Thank you. Merry Christmas. Please enjoy lunch on me.” Live like Jim (pictured far left). Find a way during this holiday season to make someone feel seen and appreciated. —— More about Jim’s life and legacy: https://lnkd.in/eHf89k5X

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🌟⁠ ⁠ As we wrap up the year, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible corporate partners and vendors who make the holiday season so special. 💝⁠ ⁠ A special thank you to our hospitality partners for sourcing meaningful, handcrafted products and to our social enterprise vendors for creating these unique items. Together, we’re bringing opportunities to overlooked communities and adding purpose to the season. 🏨✨⁠ ⁠ Featured here are holiday-themed gifts thoughtfully curated for our VIP hospitality partners—each item a symbol of hope and empowerment, providing meaningful work to those overcoming barriers.⁠ ⁠ Here’s to spreading joy, creating impact, and making a difference—this holiday season and beyond! 🎄✨⁠ ⁠ GreenIsland Bakery Kei & Molly Textiles LLC MudGirls Studios a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Chouquette Chocolates Beautiful Day Hon's Honey My Cup of Tea The Lancaster Stroopie Co. Freedom Studios ⁠ #Holidays #Products #SocialEnterprise #ProcureImpact #SocialImpact #B2B #Community #Handmade #Hospitality #Hotels

Prospector Popcorn sparkled on The Kelly Clarkson Show, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎉🍿⁠ ⁠ Known for its mouthwatering gourmet popcorn and mission to employ adults with disabilities, Prospector Popcorn is a shining example of a social enterprise making a difference. Last week, their hard work and amazing creations received well-deserved national recognition on Kelly Clarkson’s stage! 📽✨⁠ ⁠ It’s truly a JOY to see meaningful job opportunities for overlooked communities celebrated in such a big way. Don’t miss this exciting moment! Be sure to watch the full interview until the end for a big surprise https://lnkd.in/eFPXqwWp!⁠ ⁠ #SocialEnterprise #Vendor #ProspectorPopcorn #ProspectorTheater #KellyClarksonShow #SocialImpact #Snacks

Prospector Popcorn is on the big screen! ✨📺 We’re so excited to celebrate Prospector Popcorn, one of our incredible vendors, as they make an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show tomorrow! 🎉 Our team had the chance to visit Prospector Popcorn’s team in person a few weeks ago and capture some behind-the-scenes moments with Hetty and Elizabeth. It’s inspiring to see their dedication and joy now reaching a national audience! 🍿 Be sure to tune in tomorrow to see them shine! Check out what time you can watch it live here: https://lnkd.in/ejjE9TMH #ProspectorPopcorn #SocialEnterprise #KellyClarksonShow #MeaningfulWork #PurposeDriven #ProcureImpact