Responsible Consumption and Production

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Grassland Cameroon

Guidance on Entity Structure

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise supporting female farmers by providing guidance on entity structure.

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Jurisdictions: DE
About the Organization: Grassland Cameroon (“Grassland”) produces cornmeal porridge sourced from female smallholder farmers in Cameroon, whom they finance with farm inputs each planting season.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Good Health and Well Being, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

Grassland Cameroon plans to incorporate an entity in the US (likely Delaware) to facilitate fundraising. They are seeking assistance determining how best to structure their entities to be as tax and operationally efficient as possible.

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Recycle Health

Bylaws Review

Summary:

Assist a nonprofit committed to improving the health of underserved populations by reviewing and finalizing their bylaws.

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Jurisdictions: MA
About the Organization: Recycle Health collects and distributes gently used activity trackers to underserved populations, allowing individuals to maintain their health while reducing electronic waste.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Responsible Consumption and Production
Legal Issue(s):

Recycle Health is currently housed within Tufts University. They have begun the process of becoming an independent 501c3 and have filed Articles of Incorporation with the state of Massachusetts. They are now seeking assistance reviewing, finalizing, and submitting their draft bylaws.

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Eco-Stylist

Convert LLC to DE Benefit Corporation

Summary:

Assist social enterprise that identifies ethically made clothing in converting from an LLC to a Delaware Benefit Corporation.

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Jurisdictions: Delaware
About the Organization: Eco-Stylist is committed to providing consumers with ethically made clothing. They offer a marketplace for sustainably made clothes as well as a directory of sustainable brands.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Responsible Consumption and Production
Legal Issue(s):

Eco-Stylist is seeking assistance converting from an LLC to a Delaware Benefit Corporation.

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