Case Study: Candle With A Cause achieves sustainable online growth and community impact with DreamHost

Candle With A Cause - Customer Case Study

Candle With A Cause is a small, mission-driven maker of high-quality soy candles poured into upcycled glass bottles and co-branded with local nonprofits. Founded from a basement with just $1,000 and no outside investment, the company’s core challenges were building an ethical, premium product while growing sustainably with limited capital and a lean team.

The founders solved this by using recycled bottles, 100% cosmetic-grade soy wax, and a model that donates 25% of net profits to partner nonprofits, while leaning on online tools and DreamHost for web presence and operations. That slow-and-steady approach has delivered steady growth—regional Whole Foods listings, placement in Hallmark stores, ongoing nonprofit partnerships, and plans for a new luxury line as they seek seed funding.

Candle With A Cause

Carlos Arango

Owner & Managing Partner