For the past several decades, non-profit organizations have grown tremendously in our communities to assist the poor. Yes, these organizations assist, but they do not create wealth. A non-profit exist from the donations of wealthy individuals, governments, and charities. Next year, these same organizations have to be given funds to keep running, then the next… so on and so on. A non-profit can't build wealth because it does not earn excess funds for reinvestment. It is right in the name itself! No profit is left over for any community asset building at the end of the year. What's even worse, only 17% of the funds given to non-profits go to the actual cause! So much for giving back and helping others. Profit making enterprises can and will end poverty. You do not need others to do what you can do for yourself. As men of this cooperative we will provide for the people who need assistance through our overabundance of profits coming from our own clients in the community and those visiting..