Prosperity Candle Blog

From Baghdad via Erbil, Dubai & New York: The Prosperity Pillar Candles Arrive!

December 09, 2010

Beda and Tila, the Bhutanese refugees who are working with us, are busy putting finishing touches on the rows of deep berry pillar candles that have just arrived from Iraq....

Amber Chand Speaking on Prosperity Candle at TEDx636EleventhAve

December 09, 2010

We were honored to have Prosperity Candle, co-founder Amber Chand, speak on our behalf at TEDx636EleventhAve on December 7th, 2010 in NYC. The event was help in parallel with the...

Help a Woman Start a Business by Sharing a Click

December 08, 2010

With the support of several inspired and generous philanthropists, Prosperity Candle has launched our 100 Clicks, Change a Life campaign to help women in Iraq & Rwanda launch candle-making businesses...

The Succulent Wife Includes Prosperity Candle in its Eco-Friendly & Fair Trade Gift Guide!

December 03, 2010

Thank you to the Succulent Wife for including Prosperity Candle in its impressive eco-friendly and fair trade gift guide. The collection of organizations to support by buying meaningful gifts is...

Gifts that Give Back – for Women

December 02, 2010

We are so happy that About.com’s Linda Lowen learned about our work! She notes that learning about Prosperity Candle inspired her to create a gift guide focused on gifts that...

“Gave That” Blog Features Prosperity Candle

December 02, 2010

Gave That.com: The Gift of Giving blog has featured our Vessel of Light. Thank you for the shout out, Marie!

A Haitian Entrepreneur Joins the Prosperity Candle Family!

November 29, 2010

How did these beautiful Haitian accessories suddenly enter the Prosperity Holiday Collection, you may wonder? Thanks to Prosperity Candle Co-Founder Ted Barber, who has worked in Haiti on and off...

What do Baghdad, Bhutan, and Burma have in common?

November 26, 2010

If you look across the courtyard from our offices in a mill building on the outskirts of Northampton, Massachusetts, you will find a space filled with new life. Once a...

Giving Thanks: Pillar Candles Soon to Arrive from Baghdad

November 25, 2010

Our team has a lot to be thankful for. We have a lot of traction now and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of thousands of pillar candles made by our...

Join Prosperity Candle in our “Women in Conflict Tour” in DC and New York City!

November 10, 2010

Want to learn more about how women’s empowerment is being addressed through business and media in Iraq and Afghanistan? On November 4, Prosperity Candle’s own Amber Chand along with Manal...

Share the Light: Give a Prosperity Candle!

November 08, 2010

Anna, a friend of Prosperity Candle, shared with us how much her mother enjoys her Prosperity Candle and the meaning the candle has as a gift. I bought a Prosperity...

Celebrating our Summer Crew & Welcoming the Fall Team!

November 03, 2010

Prosperity Candle is lucky to be in a state with so many talented people eager to help advance a powerful social mission through business. With our team located both in...