I can’t believe the holiday season is already here! I’ve created a ton of gift guides for everyone on your list to help with your shopping, but I wanted to include one more full of gifts that give back. Giving and receiving gifts is definitely a fun part of the holidays, but it should mostly be about spending time with your family, being thankful for what you have, and giving back. I know that charitable giving can be difficult when you have so many people to buy gifts for and only so much budget. So, I have rounded up some of my favorite companies and gift ideas that give back, allowing you to support worthy causes by simply purchasing gifts for friends and family.
LOVE YOUR MELON – I love their beanies! Fifty percent of the profit from each sale goes toward supporting families of children battling cancer. When you purchase a hat, you provide opportunities through 26 non-profit partner companies, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make a Wish America.
KEEP NATURE WILD – They sell beautiful travel-theme products like clothing, adventure journals and cozy blankets. As their name suggests, the company is committed to keeping nature wild by using a portion of each purchase to restore, maintain and preserve local wild places in the Southwest.
S’WELL – The fastest growing woman-owned company in the country, so chances are you’ve probably seen their trendy water bottles in use at the gym, in the office or out running errands. S’well’s triple-walled and vacuum-insulated bottles keep cold beverages cold for up to 24 hours, and hot beverages warm for up to 12. They partner with UNICEF USA to bring clean water to Madagascar (where almost 50% of the population lacks access to clean drinking water).
LUSH’s Charity Pot Lotion – 100% of the price of the Charity Pot is donated to small grassroots organizations that support environmental conservation, animal welfare and human rights. The small pot is only $7.95, which makes it a great stocking stuffer!
CUDDLE + KIND – Made using sustainable fair trade practices AND your purchase of 1 doll provides 10 meals to children around the world, giving them energy to learn and an incentive to attend school. This is one of our favorites! (shown in this post’s photos)
FEED Canvas Bag – Gorgeous bags and now home decor. The number on each product represents the number of school meals provided with your purchase.
DIFF EYEWEAR – I am sure you have seen them all over Instagram and on some of your favorite celebrities! For every pair of sunglasses sold they donate a pair of reading glasses.
CONSCIOUS STEP SOCKS – Choose a pair of socks that corresponds to a cause or charity that is important to you! You can buy socks that help protect our oceans, fight hunger, provide school books to children, treat HIV and more.
PURPOSE JEWELRY – Jewelry crafted by young women rescued from human trafficking. Purchasing Purpose Jewelry helps to provide freedom, dignity and hope for these talented artisans. Purpose Jewelry sells everything from delicate necklaces and bracelets to earrings, rings, ornaments, mugs, jewelry dishes and more.
THE LITTLE MARKET – The Little Market is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to alleviating poverty. Their collection of fair trade goods is made by artisans in need, including refugees, people with disabilities, women transitioning out of homelessness, and survivors of trafficking and domestic violence. Each purchase helps artisans build a brighter future for themselves and their families.
ST. JUDE ORNAMENT – For every ornament sold, Pottery Barn will donate 25% of the purchase price directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, helping to support research and treatment for childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
GROUNDS & HOUNDS – Great for any coffee lover! Their fair trade organic, specialty coffees help support the no-kill rescue organizations providing safe-havens for pups between homes by donating 20% of all proceeds.
BOMBAS – Socks remain the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters across the US, where new clothing is in extremely high demand. For every Bombas clothing item you purchase, one of the same kind is donated to someone in need.
All of these gifts have a charitable aspect so you can knock out your holiday shopping while also providing meals to children, promoting literacy, and saving the planet.
If you know of any other gifts that give back please leave them below!