From One Candle to One Dream: Ale’s Story

By Matt Holguin, Founder of Working to Give
From One Candle to One Dream: Ale’s Story

Sometimes, the smallest spark can light the biggest flame. When we launched Havilah & Co., our candle business, we had a dream: to create something beautiful that would fund something even more beautiful. With every purchase, we committed to give 50% of the profits to support entrepreneurs in vulnerable communities. But we didn’t want to … Read more

Why We Exist: Faith, Generosity, and Excellence in Action

By Matt Holguin, Founder of Working to Give
Why We Exist: Faith, Generosity, and Excellence in Action

At Working to Give, our mission is simple:
To put God’s love on display. That’s more than a slogan—it’s a calling. We believe business can be a powerful vehicle for love, for transformation, and for Kingdom impact. And at the heart of everything we do are three values that never change: Faith. Generosity. Excellence. Faith First—Always … Read more

Why We Give 50% of Our Profits — And Why We Always Will

By Matt Holguin, Founder of Working to Give
Why We Give 50% of Our Profits— And Why We Always Will

20 years ago, I sat with a simple question in my heart: What would happen if a business existed not to make someone rich… but to radically love others? That’s when Working to Give was born. We’ve grown from one small venture into a family of businesses—selling corn dogs, churros, candles, and more—but the mission … Read more