Economy of Communion
Introduction The '''Economy of Communion (EOC)'''Chiara Lubich in May 1991, in São Paulo, Brazil, with the aim of building a human society where, following the example of the first Christian community in Jerusalem, "no one among them was in need". 1The Economy of Communion is able to help those in need through their profits, as well as by how they treat their employees, clients, and the general public. Although the initiative started as a religious movement, in the core of the Focolare Movement, it is evolving into a humanitarian movement irrespective of religious allegiance.
History It was established in 1991.2 The Economy of Communion businesses began with the active participation of those in need — hundreds put their resources together, often selling chickens or other livestock to purchase "shares" for the initial capital. 2 Over 750 companies all over the world continue to work together to keep the Economy of Communion going to fulfill the needs of those around them. 3
EOC Businesses Examples of Economy of Communion businesses in the United States:* Finish Line Tutoring*  Mundell & AssociatesSince 1994,  business centers called "productive" or "industrial" poles were established as a showcase of EoC business in a country.
References  What is the Economy of Communion in Freedom? Economy of Communion Official homepage Economy of Communion in North America