PartnerShops provide community-based organizations, such as nonprofit and NGOs, the opportunity to operate a revenue generating business that aligns with the organization's mission and contribute with the economic resources needed to support their community programs. The shops are independently owned and operated by the organizations and offer young adults the opportunity to develop the skills needed to find and retain a job.

Ben & Jerry's waives the standard fees and provides additional support to help nonprofits operate strong businesses. The program operates as a social enterprise, a growing movement in which nonprofit organizations leverage the power of business for community benefit.

Currently Ben & Jerry is conducting a strategic assessment on the business and social outcomes the PartnerShops have achieved. Based on these results, Ben & Jerry will design an investment forecast to attract national investment and guarantee the future expansion of the program.

Professional chefs, nutritionists and financial advisors volunteer their time and expertise to teach hands-on courses that show citizens of all ages living on a low-income how to get the most nutrition out of a limited budget. The objective is to fight hunger and poor nutrition by teaching participants how to select, purchase and prepare healthy low-cost food. In 2006 alone, 386 professionals volunteered to teach courses.

Operation Frontline programs are executed in 14 states across the United States in partnership with city-wide social service agencies. Local programs offer volunteer-led classes at health clinics, family support centers, etc. The negative effects on health and achievement of an inadequate nutrition have long been documented, by teaching how to prepare healthy food, the program allows citizens to perform better in their daily life.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of local communities. Two of the world's largest companies - Wal Mart and General Electric - have announced major sustainable initiatives, forcing the CSR agenda in boardrooms all over the world. If you add this to the fact that camera and video phones are becoming both ubiquitous and more powerful, everything companies do or don't do will be subject to public scrutiny and criticism.

In an effort to facilitate citizens access to the internet, Nokia is sponsoring free Wi-Fi in 10 New York City Parks. Whether you consider the initiative to be some fancy PR effort, the bottom line is that it allows users to enjoy a typical indoor activity in a lively and green environment. Now New York citizens can check their mail, read the paper, listen to music, collaborate or browse the internet while enjoying a nice day at the park.