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Americans reflect on pros, cons of legal pot ahead of 420

America's marijuana supporters have a lot to celebrate on this 420 holiday : Thirty states have legalized some form of medical marijuana, according to a national advocacy group. Yet cannabis remains illegal under federal law, and it still has many opponents. Here's a look at what Kelly Perez, CEO and founder of kindColorado, has to say about the state of marijuana in the U.S. today.

ABC News

Courtney Mathis | Cannabis Doing Good

Courtney Mathis is a serial entrepreneur within the Cannabis Space. Her history in the non-profit sector has given her a unique passion for business/community involvement, which she now applies to the emerging cannabis industry.

The MindMill Podcast

In the Philanthropic Weeds: Cannabis Giving Goes Local

Although marijuana remains classified as an illegal substance by the federal government, the industry is booming thanks to legalization in more than half of the states. Many marijuana businesses want to give back, but many nonprofits remain hesitant.

Non Profit Quarterly News

Pot Warehouses in Denver Are Booming - At The Detriment of Low-Income Neighborhoods

Soaring commercial real estate prices are a sign of a thriving pot industry in Denver—but low-income communities of color are taking a disproportionate property-tax hit. ccording to founders Kelly Perez and Courtney Mathis, Denver can provide lessons to other states and municipalities that are in the process of legalizing marijuana.

Pacific Standard

Cannabis Philanthropy Helps Heal Drug War Wounds

As marijuana businesses continue to assimilate into America’s traditional corporate world, philanthropy and responsibility have become key initiatives for some ganjapreneurs.

The Cannabist

Charitable Cannabis Companies Find Giving Back Isn’t As Easy As You’d Think

More marijuana businesses have begun to explore philanthropy in the legal era, but many face difficulty finding nonprofits that will accept their donations.

The Cannabist

Lightshade Dispensary Gives Back

Lightshade continues to push forward and create its own path for serving the community; specifically targeting homelessness and hunger. Members of Lightshade’s CSR team are working in tandem with kindColorado LLC on a joint mission to help cannabis businesses become welcomed contributors to communities.

Leaf Buyer

End 4/20 Shame: How Can the Cannabis Industry Give Back?

For cannabis companies, giving back to the community isn’t always easy. In fact, many charitable organizations are reluctant to accept donations from the cannabis industry, citing worries of legality at the national level.

Dope Magazine

Cannabis Companies Struggle To Be Charitable

Colorado cannabis companies have found it is hard for them to be charitable. Nonprofits often turn away pot profits for fear of losing federal grant money. But at least one Denver-based organization is not feeling any joint pain.

Denver CBS Local

End 4/20 Shame: A Dispensary, a Church and an Unlikely Partnership

Cannabis and church: not two items that typically go together. But, in Denver, Amazing Grace Community Church and Lightshade dispensary are working to change that. In December, as part of Lightshade’s corporate and local-level giving initiatives, the dispensary’s Federal Heights location partnered with neighboring Amazing Grace Community Church to give food to people in need.

Dope Magazine

Can Cannabis Build Communities?

Two very different women with very different stories unite for the same cause. Sum and Substance shares stories of purpose at work. Learn how to build cultures that help people find their purpose.

Sum & Substance
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