Giving Compass' Take:

• Some cannabis companies find struggles with giving back to their communities because some are unwilling to take their donations or charity. In San Diego, marijuana based companies are finding ways to successfully incorporate philanthropy into their business model.  

• How can companies that feel resistance, give back? How can we help make charity and philanthropy in the cannabis industry have less stigma against it?

• Learn more about ways the cannabis industry is doing to help our communities.

Some San Diego cannabis businesses are trying to do good not just for their patients but their community as well. Being charitable through promotions, donations and events not only helps those in need, but also gives these companies visibility.

But, cannabis-related businesses aren’t always finding it easy to give back. The stigma that is associated with the psychoactive drug makes it difficult to benefit any and all causes.

KB Pure Essentials, a San Diego-based CBD and hemp product company, experienced push back when it tried to donate school supplies to San Diego schools. Co-owner Brooke Brun attempted to give the items to a school teacher friend. Her friend was pleased but the school wasn’t.

Read the full article about charity in the cannabis industry by Lara McCaffrey at PACIFIC.