Apolis, which translates as “global citizen,” is a living and breathing social enterprise that equips and empowers people through opportunity.
Our Model: Empowering People
Apolis co-creates products with manufacturers and directly allows the market to determine the future of each item we produce. It is a hands-on model to provide people access to opportunity. We call it “advocacy through industry.”
Global Citizenship
We believe that the commonality between currencies, flags and languages is people. It is people who are the innovators, the advocates, and the revolutionaries. Apolis is a small group of social entrepreneurs who believe that the most valuable practice in creating lasting change is by investing in people.
History
In 2004, brothers Raan & Shea Parton, founded Apolis with a simple idea that people can live better lives if they are given equal access to opportunity. Their travels abroad immersed them in personal stories of struggle and survival that inspired them to create a business model that bridges commerce and microeconomic development. Along with their commitment to global advocacy, they also understand the importance of sourcing and manufacturing locally. An average of sixty percent of Apolis' product assortment is American-made and crafted within ten miles of the Apolis Los Angeles headquarters. Whether it means partnering with manufacturers in Uganda, Peru, Bangladesh, or around the corner in Los Angeles, the Partons have consistently pursued the goal of empowering people through opportunity.
We are a B Corporation
At Apolis, we have designed our business to make a social impact. Becoming a Certified B Corporation means we have met higher standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We are proud of our B Corporation status and invite you to find out more about the certification process. Learn more about B Corporations →
