At Sprout Communication Strategies, we believe in giving back to the community so five percent of each sale is donated to a non-profit, charitable cause. Refer a friend to us and you choose the charity that receives five percent of the services purchased by the new client.

Some of the charities we've helped so far are:

• Alzheimer's Association - The Alzheimer's Association's goals is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

• American Diabetes Association - The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading 501(C)3 nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.

• American Lung Association - The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

• American Red Cross - The American Red Cross is the nation's premier emergency response organization that aids victims of devastating natural disasters. Donation went directly to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund.

• American Stroke Association - The American Stroke Association offers a wide array of programs, products and services, from patient education materials to scientific statements for those affected by stroke.

• Best Friends Animal Society - Best Friends is a non profit organization based in Kanab, Utah that reaches across the nation, helping humane groups, individual people, and entire communities to set up spay/neuter, shelter, foster, and adoption programs in their own neighborhoods, cities, and states.

• Child Crisis Center - The Child Crisis Center is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect. Their emergency shelter and other programs have provided aid and comfort to over 11,600 children.

• Nathan S. Arenson Fund for Pancreatic Cancer Research - The Nathan S. Arenson Lab at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine hopes find the method of early detection, diagnosis and eventually the ultimate prevention and cure of pancreatic cancer.

• Nature Conservancy - The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

• Paw Placement - Paw Placement is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to finding committed homes for cats and dogs whose owners can no longer provide quality care due to unforeseen circumstances. Paw Placement's goal is to "re-home" displaced animals based upon thoughtful consideration of the animals' best interests.

• Sydney's Fund - While this is not an official charity, donations have helped pay the cost of veterinary care for a stray dog named Sydney. She had six puppies at Josephine's house and thanks to this support Josephine was able to give Sydney and the pups a safe and loving environment to start life.

Rest assured, there will be more to come. As Sprout Communication Strategies grows, so will the community.