The Goose Grocer, which is associated with Goosefoot, is one of the best local examples I know of a business that gives back to the community.
I did a Whidbey Local story this past week (https://www.whidbeylocal.com/article/view/2081) that highlighted a new Store Director, but also described ways in which The Goose Grocer is very involved with the South Whidbey community.
Here is a excerpt from the article:
The Goose Grocer is owned by Goosefoot Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit economic and community development organization on South Whidbey. Goosefoot is committed to using its real estate properties and collaborative partnerships to “Achieve a vision of a thriving, socially and economically vibrant community on South Whidbey” according to Executive Director Sandra Whiting.
Profits from The Goose are continuing to grow and provide more support to The Goosefoot vision of service to the community.
In other words, being involved and committed to being a part of the community is playing a significant role in making the The Goose Grocer a successful business.