For two weeks beginning June 23, supplier partners are supporting the Whole Planet Foundation Prosperity Campaign in select Whole Foods Market stores and online to alleviate poverty in countries that supply the company’s stores with products. 

Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation. As a repeat annual donor, Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings has donated $800,000 to fund 16,600 microloans and create 85,350 opportunities.

“The opportunity to partner with the Whole Planet Foundation is a natural extension of PRG’s mission to “… create happiness, laughter, and love.” It’s about the people, the message, and making this world a better place, every single day. By sending a greeting card, one has the ability to make a connection and enrich another’s life anywhere throughout the world. This is a partnership which shares a common interest, mission, vision, and heart. We believe in making the world a more thoughtful and caring place through meaningful connections, and view our partnership with Whole Planet Foundation as a unique opportunity to grow in those efforts.” - Sara Sadaghiani, Regional Vice President & Kelsey Haig, Account Executive

Since 2006, Whole Planet Foundation has disbursed $92 million through microfinance partners in 78 countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, including in 20 U.S. cities. Whole Planet Foundation collaborates with a wide network of microfinance organizations and supports entrepreneurs in some of the most marginalized and remote communities around the world, funding 4.9 million microloans and 26 million opportunities for a better life for microentrepreneurs and their family members.

“With a microcredit loan, an impoverished woman can generate income and lift up herself and her family. Each year, the generosity and support of Team Members, shoppers, suppliers and corporate partners provides life-changing opportunities for microentrepreneurs to generate income and lift themselves and their families out of poverty,” said Joy Stoddard, Whole Planet Foundation development and outreach director.  Because Whole Foods Market covers the foundation’s operational costs, 100% of every donation benefits microcredit clients.

Learn more about the transformative power of microcredit at Whole Planet Foundation, and join Papyrus-Recycled Paper Greetings in the Prosperity Campaign online to fund essential businesses of women entrepreneurs worldwide.

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Foods Market Foundation works to nourish people and the planet by helping to advance economic opportunities, nutrition, and healthy food access in local and global communities. Founded by Whole Foods Market, the registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas, encompasses the projects of Whole Planet, Whole Kids and Whole Cities.  

WHOLE PLANET 
Alleviates poverty through microcredit in communities around the globe.
Wholeplanetfoundation.org

WHOLE KIDS 
Dedicated to improving children’s health and wellness through their nutrition. 
Wholekidsfoundation.org

WHOLE CITIES 
Improves individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education, and broader access to nutritious food. 
Wholecitiesfoundation.org

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