The holiday season for many individuals is a time to focus on what one can receive, instead of what one can give to others. It has become more commercial than meaningful. Who is leading the way to make the holiday season one of the best advertising and sales quarters of the year?

Business owners! These individuals typically begin the season researching ways to increase their profit margin and bottom line through innovative marketing schemes and product releases. During the holiday season, many business owners tend to forget about giving. The holidays should be about more than just turkeys and presents under the tree though.

At Liberate Magazine, we wanted to remind people of the tremendous impact that can be made through giving during the holidays and all year. We found businesses for this issue that we felt were leading the way to impact the communities they serve. These businesses are designed specifically for community development and community advocacy.

We hope these stories will encourage you to reach out through the venue of entrepreneurship to help lift somebody else up, revitalize your community, and commit to a philosophy of philanthropy especially during the holiday season.