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Gifts that Give Back
After a very long and exhausting year, there's finally something to look forward to because the holidays are right around the corner! In the next few weeks, I will be sharing some gift guides for gift giving and wish list inspiration.
The first gift guide I've created is arguably the most important and one that is applicable for any occasion. This gift guide consists of 25 brands that believe in giving back all year round. Their respective missions support causes related to protecting the environment, saving animals, providing care and resources to underprivileged communities, mental health awareness, and fighting for social justice, to name a few.
With all the holiday spending, I understand that it can be a difficult time of year to make donations. So to help with that, I've rounded up some companies that make contributions to various causes with every purchase. Some of the companies use a buy-one-give-one model, while others donate a percentage of the purchase or their net profits. The point being, you don't have to make a donation in addition to what you are already spending to purchase the product.
Whether you are shopping for individuals who are passionate about a specific cause or you are interested in doing your part to make the world a better place, I hope this guide helps and inspires you to give back this holiday season!
~Leah
**note: click the pictures if you are interested in shopping that specific item, or click the company name (in pink) to explore more of the products and learn more about the brand's mission.
give a gift to... the ENVIRONMENT
All United by Blue products are ethically manufactured using sustainable materials. For every product purchased, the company will remove 1 pound of trash from oceans and waterways. So far, United by Blue has removed approximately 3.4 million pounds of trash.
Made Trade is on online market place for ethically sourced and sustainably made products. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Made Trade donates 1% of its sales to Fibershed. This California based nonprofit is dedicated to supporting and creating regenerative fiber systems that help to combat climate change.
In their mission to save marine life, Sand Cloud works continuously to create sustainable products. Sand Cloud also donates 10% of their profits to marine conservation.
Amour Vert specializes in sustainable clothing manufactured in California. In addition to using sustainable materials and processes, for every t-shirt purchased, Amour Vert (in partnership with American Forests) will plant a tree in North America.
Pela phone cases (also available for non-iPhones) are 100% compostable and made from plant-based materials. Pela donates a percentage of every sale to Ocean Cleanup and Preservation Initiatives. As a member of 1% for the Planet, Pela also donates 1% of its sales to grassroots environmental groups.
give a gift to...ANIMALS
For every purchase, Frenchie donates a portion of the sale to animal rescues. All purchases made this November will help support the SoCal Bulldog Rescue.
10% of net profits are donated to Ivory Ella's longtime partner, Save the Elephants. Ivory Ella is committed to doing their part to help save elephants from extinction. Since their founding in 2015, they have donated $1.9 million to the cause.
Wholesome Culture (a women-run business) is on a mission to make the world a better place through their ethically-made products aimed at inspiring people to live a mindful lifestyle. Wholesome Culture donates 10% of its profits to animal rescue and environmental organizations.
give a gift to... MENTAL HEALTH EFFORTS
I decided to list the next group of brands as a separate category because mental health awareness holds a special place in my heart. There are numerous ways to make the world a better place, but I believe the most effective path to be the one forged by passion. I dream of a society where individuals suffering from mental illnesses receive the same compassion and support as individuals with physical ailments. Every solution starts with a conversation, therefore I am a strong advocate for the destigmatization of mental health issues and I am excited to have discovered brands that share the same passion.
For every purchase of any Philosophy product, the company donates 1% of the sale to community-based mental health efforts. Philosophy focuses on providing preventative support and treatment for women experiencing mental health issues.
The founder of Hope created the Hope Fragrance Collection in honor of her mother who suffered from depression for decades. All profits from the collection are donated to depression research in hopes of finding new treatments.
GLOWBIOTICS donates 1% of its website sales to Bring Change to Mind. This nonprofit works towards ending the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.
For every purchase of this bracelet (also available in gold and rose gold), Mantraband donates $5 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. National Alliance on Mental Illness is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals suffering from mental health-related issues and providing support and education to the individuals and families affected.
Kenneth Cole donates 1% of their net online sales to the Mental Health Coalition, which was founded by Kenneth Cole in partnership with other influential brands, organizations, and individuals. The purpose of the Mental Health Coalition is to end the stigma surrounding mental health and provide services to individuals living with mental health conditions.
give a gift to... HUMANS
From helping to feed children in need, supporting human rights, fighting for social justice, and providing support for individuals living in difficult circumstances, these brands are working to uplift the global community!
For every pair of boots purchased, ROMA will donate a new pair of boots to a child in need. ROMA's mission is to "give poverty the boot" by providing aid and education to impoverished children around the world.
For every bag purchase, State will donate to American children and families in need. These donations include funding for special projects, bringing awareness to social inequalities, and delivering backpacks filled with school supplies to underprivileged children.
FEED dedicated to ending childhood hunger, and every purchase goes towards providing school meals to children around the world. As seen on the website, all FEED products have a corresponding number. This number represents the number of school meals provided with the purchase of that specific item. For example, the purchase of the crossbody bag pictured on the right will provide 75 school meals to children in need.
In addition to selling Fair Trade and vegan products, Fazl is committed to donating 50% of their net profit to supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in India. Fazl also employs and pays fair wages to women and men in need.
AUrate specializes in ethically made gold jewelry handcrafted in NYC and has been long time partners with Mastery Charter. For every purchase of AUrate gold jewelry, a book is donated in your name to help improve the literacy and imagination of underprivileged children in the United States.
In addition to selling hypoallergenic, natural, cruelty-free products, Skylar donates a portion of their proceeds and time to Step Up. This organization is dedicated to providing mentorship to girls living in under-resourced communities. Step Up works to empower underprivileged high school girls to become confident, college-bound, and career-focused.
Every purchase from Colored Organics helps to support children in need. Colored organics partners with a variety of reputable global and domestic organizations to succeed in their mission to improve the lives of children. Some of their work includes donating hats and bodysuits to children's hospitals, donating baby clothes to various nonprofits, and donating a percentage of sales to build an orphanage in India.
Beautiful Rights donates 20% of all sales to the women's rights, gender justice, or social initiative of your choice. For each product you purchase, you have the option to donate 20% to March for our Lives, American Civil Liberties Union, EMILY's List, Lambda Legal, Legal Momentum, Moms Demand Action, MomsRising, or Planned Parenthood.
give a gift to... a cause of YOUR CHOICE
Each bracelet in the Pura Vida charity collection shows support for a specific issue facing our world. For each charity bracelet purchased, a percentage of the price is donated to the bracelet's related cause and organization. The charity collection supports efforts related to mental health, cancer, various diseases, endangered animals, the planet, natural disaster relief, female empowerment, and veterans.
In addition to being sustainably and ethically made, each pair of Conscious Step socks or gift set shows support for a specific cause. A portion of each purchase is donated to one of Conscious Step's nonprofit partners affiliated with the intended cause. Conscious Step supports efforts to end poverty, provide disaster relief, protect the environment, save animals, promote equality, and fight diseases.
As suggested by its name, Ninety Percent donates 90% of its distributable profits to charitable causes of the company's choosing and causes voted on by customers. Ninety Percent allows customers to vote on the following initiatives: protecting East Africa's wildlife, empowering women living in poverty, educating children living in slums, protected children affected by war, ending illegal wildlife trade, or all of the above.
Uncommon Goods
Uncommon Goods boasts a wide range of products, making it the perfect one-stop-shop for holiday shopping. In addition to their unique product offerings, for every purchase, Uncommon Goods donates $1 to a Better to Give partner of your choice. Better to Give partners include the American Rainforest, International Rescue Committee, RAINN (the largest anti-sexual violence organization), and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (which helps to create opportunities for students enrolled in historically black schools and universities).
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