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Gifts That Give Back—and Double as an Excuse for Swiping Your Credit Card
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Gifts That Give Back—and Double as an Excuse for Swiping Your Credit Card
It doesn't get much better than the joy of watching your best friend open the gift you thoughtfully chose. What can trump that? When the item you purchased also helps to support a cause you (both) care about. Proceeds from items on our list go towards organizations working on COVID relief, the environment, homelessness, and education. From presents for plant lovers, and treats that pamper, cozy candles, and something for every book lover on your list, these gifts all have one thing special in common: they give back.
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Hand Blown Glass Pitcher
UNICEF Market
unicefusa.org
$49.95
Crafted by hand, this blown glass reveals a bright confetti pattern that'll brighten up any kitchen. Each purchase of this pitcher can provide 27 doses of measles vaccines to protect children.
- 3/33
Baroque Hoops
PURPOSE
purposejewelry.org
$57.00
These simple-yet-sophisticated hoops are handmade, and 100 percent of the proceeds from their sale go to International Sanctuary, an organization that helps girls and young women escape human trafficking.
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- 4/33
Phenomenally Soft Sweatshirt - Black Lives Matter
Phenomenal Woman
phenomenalwoman.us
$59.00
Inspired by the Maya Angelou's "Phenomenal Woman" poem, the Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign was founded to bring awareness to women and minority social causes. Snap up this awesome sweatshirt now and all proceeds will go to Black Futures Lab, an organization that helps Black communities build political power at the local-, state-, and federal-levels.
- 5/33
Ubuntu Life Suede Men Lamu Mule
Ubuntu Life
amazon.com
Not only did Ubuntu's handmade mules end up on the Oprah's 2020 Favorite Things list because of their comfortable, easy-to-wear design, but proceeds go towards the Ubuntu Life Foundation. It was started by two pastors who work to provide "pediatric health and special needs education" in Kenya according to their site.
- 6/33
"Beverly Hills Nutcracker" by Dogwood Hill
baublestockings.com
$85.00
Each heirloom Bauble Stocking is handmade for fair trade in Haiti by single mothers who, according to the site, are able to earn the same wage as a nurse while working from home. An added 10% of profits of this particular Dogwood Hill collaboration goes to The Well House in Alabama.
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- 7/33
Rose Quartz 10mm Smooth Stone Bead Handmade Bracelet for Women
BRETT LAUREN
amazon.com
Brett Lauren employs women from local homeless shelters to hand make each of her bracelets, offering them paid work in addition to mentoring them in business. They also partner with the charities Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Oasis, and Paul R. Nardoni Foundation.
- 8/33
Women's Seamless High-Waisted Legging
ICONI
amazon.com
10% of profits from these comfy, brethable ICONI (I Can Overcome, Nothing’s Impossible) leggings go towards nonprofit organizations. Some of the company's favorites are Clothes to Kids of Denver, Minnesota Freedom Fund, and Healing Wings Foundation.
- 9/33
Moroccan Mint Green Tea
BLK & Bold
amazon.com
$25.00
5% of profits made from sales of BLK + Bold's fresh, loose leaf teas, go to nonprofit organizations that support at risk youth.
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- 10/33
The 100% Human Face Mask Three-Pack
Everlane
everlane.com
$18.00
Everlane's popular 100% Human project expanded to include this three pack of reusable non-medical face masks. Ten percent of each sale goes to the ACLU to support their fight for civil liberties for all.
- 11/33
Sea Kale Clay Mask
Cocokind
cocokind.com
$18.00
Kale yeah! Through June 20, clean beauty brand Cocokind is donating 100% of online sales of this clay mask to Black Mamas Matter Alliance, a group that strives to advance Black maternal health and reproductive rights.
- 12/33
PopWallet+ Rainbow Dye
popwallet+
popsockets.com
$25.00
Say it loud and say it proud: stick this handy wallet with swappable top on the back of your phone. For the month of June, 5o percent of every sale from the PopSocket Pride collection will be donated to The Trevor Project, an organization that provides support to LGBTQ youth in crisis.
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- 13/33
Pinky Promise Tattoo
Inked By Dani
inkedbydani.com
$1.50
Buy a bunch of these temporary tattoos for your crew and vow to stand and fight together. Proceeds benefit Black Lives Matter, NAACP, and Black Visions Collective.
- 14/33
Color Infusion Frontline Warrior Duo Charm Expandable Wire Bangle
Alex and Ani
alexandani.com
$39.00
Show a frontline hero how much they mean to you with this rose gold expandable bangle. Ten percent of net sales will go to the First Responders Children's Foundation, which provides grants to first responders financially affected by COVID-19 and sets up scholarships for children who lost a parent on the frontline.
- 15/33
Griffin
Warby Parker
warbyparker.com
$95.00
Encourage some shadiness with these classic square frames in goes-with-everything tortoiseshell. For every pair purchased, Warby Parker distributes a pair to someone in need.
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- 16/33
Unstoppable Diamond Bracelet
serenawilliamsjewelry.com
$100.00
Feel good about adding this sterling silver bracelet to your jewelry collection because through August 5, all net proceeds from this special capsule launch by Serena Williams will benefit Opportunity Fund’s Small Business Relief Fund to help support Black small-business owners.
- 18/33
Geode Puzzle
Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg
uncommongoods.com
$60.00
Here's another great find from Uncommon Goods. Send these gorgeous (and challenging!) made-in-NY birch plywood puzzles to your friends who are sheltering at home this summer.
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- 19/33
Mini Kane Travel
State Bags
statebags.com
$60.00
What little kid wouldn't be thrilled to receive this colorful backpack? You can also let them know that their cool new bag helps other American kids—the brand delivers fully-stocked backpacks at "bag drop rallies," amongst other initiatives.
- 20/33
Marley Jr - Picatso
BOBS from SKECHERS
zappos.com
$35.66
Here's the purrfect gift for the cat lover in your life. Not only will they adore the cute cat motif, they will appreciate that Skechers donates to animal welfare organizations.
- 21/33
Outdoor Blanket
REI Co-op
rei.com
$49.95
When you need a gift for an outdoors enthusiast, make REI your first stop. Not only does the company have an extensive selection (like this cozy fleece blanket), it invests in organizations that protect public lands.
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- 22/33
Chelsea Short Rain Boots
Roma Boots
amazon.com
$69.00
Not only will these rain boots keep your feet dry, but they also come in 10 different colors and patterns. For every pair of Roma boots sold, a brand new pair of rain boots is donated to a child living in poverty.
- 23/33
The Great Gatsby Tote Bag
Out of Print
outofprint.com
$150.00
Out of Print transforms literary classics into apparel and accessories like this tote bag inspired by The Great Gatsby cover. With every purchase, a book is donated to communities in need.
- 24/33
Lola the llama
Cuddle + Kind
cuddleandkind.com
$55.00
Hand knit with premium 100 percent cotton yarn, for every doll purchased, 10 meals go to children in need.
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- 25/33
Livari Matte Ballet Flat
Oka-B
oka-b.com
$60.00
A pair of black flats is definitely a closet staple! $5 from every purchase will be given to Still She Rises, Tulsa—a public defenders’ office focused on representing mothers in the criminal justice system.
- 27/33
Portable Facial Humidifier
Hey Dewy
urbanoutfitters.com
$39.00
No matter where you live, having a humidifier is always a good idea. The best part about this portable facial one is that the brand donates 10 percent of every purchase to The Water Project—a charity that provides access to clean, safe, and reliable water and sanitation solutions across sub-Saharan Africa.
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- 28/33
Luminous Dewy Skin Mist
Tatcha
tatcha.com
$48.00
This moisturizing spray is a best-selling product at Sephora for a reason: it gives your skin a dewy glow. The best part is that for every full-size Tatcha skincare product sold, the brand funds a day of school for girls in Asia and Africa through its partnership with Room to Read.
- 29/33
Beats Pill+ Portable Speaker
Apple
apple.com
$179.95
Perfect for the jet-setting pal, this speaker connects to any Bluetooth-enabled device. Plus, when you buy a (PRODUCT) RED item, Apple sends a contribution to the Global Fund, which donates to HIV/AIDS prevention programs.
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Berry Square Bracelet
The Brave Collection
thebravecollection.com
$45.00
The letters inside the square spell out B-R-A-V-E in a clockwise pattern to symbolize an eternal cycle of—you guessed it—bravery. It’s handmade in Cambodia by local artisans, and 10 percent of the company’s profits are donated to fight human trafficking in the country.
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- 32/33
'The Future is Female' Cuff
Bird + Stone
birdandstone.com
$32.00
Not only does this cuff have a badass message, but for each bracelet purchased, 10 percent goes to Planned Parenthood of N.Y.C.
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Sunny Yellow Mala Necklace
Nintaanzi Tsirentsiki
nintaanzi.us
$85.00
Handcrafted by Asháninka artisans in Peru, each seed on this necklace is meant to provide protection and attract wealth, success, and new beginnings, according to Nintaanzi’s website. The brand donates 20 percent of its annual sales to support causes related to sanitation, child welfare, and educating women in Peru.
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