Almus — kind, nourishing, benevolent  ·  Mercatus — a market, a mart

A market that
gives back.

Almus Mercatus is the altruistic mart — a place to buy and sell where every exchange is meant to leave people a little better off.

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Why “altruistic”?

Most markets ask only, “what’s it worth?” We also ask, “who does it help?” Almus Mercatus is being built around generosity as a feature, not an afterthought.

How it will work

Shop with purpose

Find goods from sellers who share the idea that commerce can be kind.

Sell with purpose

Offer what you make or find, and be part of a market built on fairness and goodwill.

Give with purpose

The giving built into each sale will be stated plainly, so you know where it goes.

Coming soon

We’re just getting started. Check back as the first listings, sellers, and causes are added.