With World Refugee Day just around the corner, Prosperity Candle will be celebrating the refugees close to our hearts and others around the world. Every Prosperity Candle is a vehicle for change, helping to lift Burmese women refugees out of… Read More…
Why We’re Much More Than a Candle
written on May 27, 2013To tell you a little more about what Prosperity Candle is all about, we’ve put together a list of 7 things that make a Prosperity Candle a unique gift. 1) Each candle helps a woman rebuild her life. We work… Read More…
Prosperity Candle’s Environmental Impact
written on May 23, 2013While our mission is focused on social impact – empowering women entrepreneurs in regions affected by conflict and natural disaster – we also recognize that sustainability issues are critical to our ability to run an efficient and environmentally sound business…. Read More…
Rachel’s candles – kindness is contagious
written on May 20, 2013I was just catching up on weekend emails when I saw this story sent from my dear friend Forest: One Candle at a Time Take a moment, tune out all the noise, and read about an act of kindness. Rachel… Read More…
Prosperity Candle’s Social Impact
written on May 16, 2013Prosperity Candle is committed to having a positive and sustainable social impact. The company was created for this purpose, and we know that the narratives are as important as the numbers. Listening to the women share their stories, give voice… Read More…
Spotlighting our Moms in Honor of Mother’s Day
written on May 12, 2013Today’s Sunday Spotlight couldn’t be more delightful for me personally – in honor of Mother’s Day today, we are putting the spotlight on some very very important people who have contributed directly to Prosperity Candle’s growth and development – our… Read More…
Fair Trade Favorites: 5 Unique Gifts to Celebrate World Fair Trade Day
written on May 10, 2013For the past 12 years, Fair Trade Resource Network has coordinated World Fair Trade Day with help from a number of incredible sponsors. On May 11th, 2013, events will be held in over 80 countries to celebrate Fair Trade practices… Read More…
International Workers’ Day: Reflecting on May Day
written on May 1, 2013It’s May Day. Also known as International Workers’ Day — a celebration of the international labor movement. Today, we’re thinking about the workers behind the products we consume. Sometimes we make good choices; buying carefully, supporting fair trade, purchasing from… Read More…
Impact Investing with a Gender Lens: this Thursday in Boston
written on April 30, 2013How would our capital markets look if gender lens investing became as normal as P/E ratios in looking for ROI? This Thursday, May 2nd, three women who are rocking this world – Jackie VanderBrug, Cheryl Kiser, and Prosperity Catalyst‘s Siiri… Read More…
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts: Working to Change the World Right Now
written on April 28, 2013Sunday Spotlight: A new blog series shining a spotlight on the relationships and partnerships that have allowed Prosperity Candle to grow and prosper. Isn’t that a powerful message? Here at Prosperity Candle, we couldn’t agree more – what you do,… Read More…

















