Non-profit organization providing education and assistance to independent retailers, namely, providing educational programs, mentorship programs, access to a network of independent professionals, monetary grants, charitable services, and other assistance for programs and services of others; Charitable fundraising services by means of organizing and conducting special events; Charitable fundraising services by means of selling goods to raise funds in the retail industry; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education and other activities relating to the retail industry; On-line business fundraising services; On-line charitable fundraising; Philanthropic services concerning monetary donations; Providing grants for small independently owned businesses