OUR COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & CHARITABLE GIVING
SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED & LEGACY CANNABIS BUSINESSES
African Americans have suffered most from the War on Drugs and continue to be marginalized in one of America’s fastest growing industries. Illicit’s facilities have partnered with multiple Black-Owned cannabis businesses to ensure equal opportunity in the states we work in. We’ve additionally provided legacy brands an opportunity to join the legal market, providing a compliant and regulated pathway for locals to bring product to market. Our partnerships have yielded meaningful results for multiple brands:
SUPPORTING MINORITY AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES
Our team works with local nonprofits to support local initiatives. In Kansas City, our partnership with HEDC (Hispanic Economic Development Corporation) has resulted in increased access to digital literacy education, job training, and direct donations benefiting the Latina community.
DIRECT DONATIONS
$79k+ via Round Up Program
Digital Literacy & Entrepreneurship Programs
50+ Scholarships
Low Income Meals
6,600 Meals to Low Income Families
Toy & Food Drives
3,000+ Items Donated
LOCAL INITIATIVES & CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Illicit has participated in over 100+ charitable events, providing sponsorship dollars, marketing support, and collaborative resources. $147k+ in 501c3 donations as of October 2023. Some of our partners:
DISCLAIMER: ALL NUMBERS ARE AS OF OCTOBER 2023