Community Stories

At The Good Store, we're proud to have spent the last 9 years building a movement that's all about making a positive impact on the planet and its people. As we reflect on another year of progress, we're thrilled to share our latest Social Impact Report with you. A Movement in Full Swing  Over the past 9 years, we've had the privilege of partnering with 59 incredible communities and brands that share our vision for a better world. From social enterprises to indigenous communities and non-government organizations, these collaborations have been a driving force behind our mission to reduce waste...

We recently had the privilege of visiting the partner weaving community of WVN Living in Banguar, La Union. As a social enterprise, we believe it's essential to connect with the communities where our products are made. This visit allowed us to get to know the talented artisans and learn about the craftsmanship that goes into each handwoven Inabel product. Learning from the Artisans During our visit, we had the opportunity to hear the stories of the weavers and learn about the intricate process of creating each piece. From the careful selection of threads to the meticulous weaving process, every step...

Last month, we joined DTI-BMDPO’s buying mission in Sorsogon to discover what the province has to offer. We visited various locations across Sorsogon Province, including Bulan, Casiguran, Bulusan, Barcelona, Irosin, and Sorsogon City along with other potential partners from Roots Collective and Tesoro’s.  Showcasing Sorsogon's Best Over two days, MSMEs showcased their unique community products, including abaca items, jewelry, pili nuts, pastries, and wellness products. All of us got to see firsthand how these products are made in factories and workshops. It was a fun time trying out the different products. Sorsogon really has a wealth of offerings made by...

In our quest to support social enterprises that create positive impact, we recently visited Coffee for Peace in Davao, Mindanao. This inspiring organization is dedicated to promoting economic empowerment, peace, and reconciliation, and environmental stewardship among indigenous communities. Empowering Communities Through Coffee Coffee for Peace works with rural poor and indigenous people to provide training and economic opportunities. By teaching communities how to cultivate and harvest coffee, they're creating stable livelihoods for those who need it most. The trained farmers and communities then become suppliers of coffee beans to Coffee for Peace. Breaking Cycles of Conflict What's remarkable about Coffee...

  Sourcing with integrity is at the heart of our mission. Recently, we embarked on a journey to the Sierra Madre mountains to visit our partner community, the indigenous Dumagat farmers of Sierreza. This trip allowed us to witness firsthand the careful craftsmanship that goes into producing our organic teas, deepening our appreciation for the people and processes behind our products. Witnessing the Process Donning makeshift raincoats, we braved the rugged terrain to experience firsthand the hard work and dedication that goes into producing our organic teas.  We saw how our partner farmers carefully plant, harvest, and transport the hibiscus,...