Organa Brands, a Denver-based multitiered cannabis company, has done very well since legalization and, like a lot of cool cannabusinesses, likes to give back to the community. The problem being, though, is that some charities do not want support from marijuana companies, at least not publicly. Forbes reports that organizations such as Wounded Warriors, the American Cancer Society and the Children’s Hospital Foundation have all turned down Organa’s goodwill. “It felt like a slap in the face,” said Chris Driessen, the president of Organa Brands. “Because the message was essentially you’re a drug dealer.” Organa Brands is the parent company of vape giant O.penVAPE, as well as Bakked, District Edibles, Magic Buzz and Organa Labs. Some organizations are quite proud to work with Organa, including Grow for Vets USA, the…
