Julia CooperThe holiday season is a time for giving back. This year, give your friends and family gifts that are socially conscious. Whether a portion of proceeds go to a reputable charity or a purchase will be matched for someone in need, there are great gifts that are affiliated with a multitude of wonderful organizations. Here are some of our favorite ideas for gifts that give back.
Bird + Stone jewelry has a wide selection of gorgeous products that will make great gifts for any stylish ladies in your life this season. Percentages of purchases are donated to causes related to poverty, girls’ education, women’s health, and the environment.
The Corgis for a Cause calendar is absolutely adorable! Not only will you be giving the gift of a cute calendar, but proceeds are donated to pet rescue and rehabilitation charities.
With every purchase of a pair of Toms sunglasses a pair go to someone in need! Pick up a pair before your next sunny vacation!
We might be getting a pair of these Roma boots for ourselves! Pick from a wide variety of colors and styles, and with each purchase a pair of boots is donated to a child in need through “Giving Poverty the Boot.” Plus, 10% of proceeds from sales go towards worldwide education initiatives.
A perfect gift for hikers and lovers of the outdoors, the WakaWaka Power+ solar powered flashlight and charger is an ultra-durable external battery that can charge with solar energy or in the wall, and is a functional flashlight for up to 180 hours per charge! Every purchase helps spread light and power to the more than 1 billion people without access to electricity.
The book buff in your life will love a fun Out of Print tote bag featuring the cover of their favorite classic! Proceeds from this purchase will go towards the Books for Africa charity.
A percentage of profits from SMS Audio goes towards Feeding America. There are tons of options to choose from like the SMS Biometric Sport Earbuds or SMS over-ear headphones.
Gifting a pair of handmade and stylish Sseko sandals or picking up a pair for yourself will benefit women in Uganda who are earning money for a college education.
We love this bold Dsenyo tote bag! Dsenyo products are handmaid by female artisans in Brazil, Malawi, and Zambia, many of whom have had their lives impacted by AIDS. Grab a bright-colored tote or one of their signature stuffed toys as a great gift that gives back!
The RED charity collaborates with tons of brands to benefit the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. With a purchase of this Moleskine notebook, 5% of the retail price goes directly to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. Plus, if you purchase any RED product through Amazon before 12/31/27, Bank of America will donate $0.30 for every dollar spent up to $1,500,000!
A great gift for the coffee lover in your life! With every purchase fromGrounds & Hounds coffee, 20% goes to animal rescue partners around the country.
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