Gifts that Give Back
Photo courtesy of heifer.org
Gifts that Give Back
by Sweiskloss
December 5, 2024
by Sweiskloss
December 5, 2024
- Seasoned chefs and first-time cooks will be inspired by the recipes in World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope. Featuring meals the charity organization served around the globe, and recipes from famous chefs and celebrities, all proceeds from book sales support their emergency response efforts. (https://wck.org/)
- West Elm’s ceramic spoon rest is essential for any kitchen and also supports No Kid Hungry. (https://www.westelm.com/products/lcl-personal-best-ceramics-spoon-rest-d12770/?position=3&sbkey=default)
- A portion of the proceeds from their mouth-watering cookie dough (that can be eaten eat raw or baked) at women-owned Doughp support mental health and addiction recovery. (https://www.doughp.com/)
- You’ll have more reasons to cheer when you raise a glass of Une Femme Wine’s sparkling wines made by female winemakers. For every bottle sold, Une Femme Wines makes a donation to women-centered charities such as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. (https://unefemmewines.com/)
- Don’t worry about getting dirty with Hedley & Bennett’s Essential Apron Collabs that highlight iconic features of Yellowstone National Park and give back to The Conservation Alliance which protect land and water throughout North America. (https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/)
- Benevolence LA’s scented candles “bring light into the world”, supporting social causes such as Zoe International that fights against human trafficking and HOPE International that battles global poverty. (https://benevolencela.com/)
- Blankets and towels for the beach and home from San Deigo-based Sand Cloud come in a variety of colors and patterns with a percentage of the profits going towards marine conservation. (https://www.sandcloud.com/)
- Be supportive with Bombas’ soft and plush slippers. For every pair purchased, Bombas donates a pair to a homeless shelter. (https://bombas.com/)
- Authentically representing black and brown children, Orijin Bees’ Cuddle Bee doll collection celebrates diversity and inclusivity. Their “Get One, Gift One” program gifts dolls to different organizations and individuals. (https://orijinbees.com/)
- Each Cuddle + Kind’s handmade doll comes with its own name, story, birthday and quote, and also provides 10 meals to children. (https://cuddleandkind.com/)
- Don’t worry if your little one outgrows Magnetic Me’s Seeds of Inspiration Footie (https://magneticme.com/products/17741_adler). In addition to donating all the proceeds of this onesie to The Children’s Heart Foundation to fund research for congenital heart defects, the adorable outfit also comes with a packet of wildflower seeds for you to grow. Parents will also love the sewn-in magnetics making the footie easy to open and close.
- Just as playful as your fury friend, Found My Animal’s Henri Ombre Rope Dog Leashes are hand dyed and colorful. Each comes with a solid brass tag, which is “individually numbered with the number of animals they have helped so far through its support of animal welfare and rescue.” (https://www.foundmyanimal.com/)
- From cat wands to flying discs for dogs, Best Friends’ Animal Society has toys and treats for all your four-legged friends with purchases assisting homeless pets. (https://shop.bestfriends.org/)
- Let your pet get into the holiday spirit with PetSmart Charities Chance & Friends Fortune holiday toy reindeer. Purchases of this adorable and squeaky toy support PetSmart Charities’ mission of finding loving homes for pets. (https://www.petsmart.ca/)
- With colorful patterns and cute animal designs, Conscious Step (https://consciousstep.com/) donates a portion of each sock sale to one of the many causes you can select on their website ranging from mental health and planting trees to saving animals, educating children and providing water.
- Zero Waste’s Lip Therapy Balms are organic, vegan, plastic free, come on a variety of flavors, and each one saves a baby sea turtle. (https://zerowastestore.com/)
- Smell good and do good with Skylar Rollerball Duo perfumes (https://skylar.com/). Inspired by the California lifestyle and landscapes, their scents are vegan, hypo allergenic and bottled in sustainable and eco-friendly packaging. A portion of the proceeds are donated to a different charity each month, from Teach for America and StepUp to Feeding America, among others.
- Available in a variety of fragrances, Hand in Hand organic soap bars nourish body and soul, donating one bar of soap to a child in need in partnership with Eco Soap Bank. (https://www.handinhandsoap.com/)
- Goats provide milk, cheese, butter, and, according to heifer.org, “on small farms are often the key to a family’s survival.” Give the gift of a goat to a family in need in honor of a family member or friend. Check out the other essential animals including heifers, chicks, honeybees, water buffalos and more.
- It’s called the “Tree of Life” for a reason. Gift a tree in someone’s name with One Tree Planted (https://onetreeplanted.org/), an environmental nonprofit dedicated to planting trees, restoring forests and making cities greener.
- Closer to home, support The Surfrider Foundation (https://www.surfrider.org/), dedicated to ocean and beach conservation in California through grassroots activism, education, and advocacy for clean water and sustainable practices. For the holidays they have partnered with Pura Vida offering exclusive bracelets and Sand Cloud’s ocean inspired blankets.
