Pay It Forward With These Cool Charitable Gifts That Give Back
Right about now, you're probably searching for the perfect beauty gifts, DIY gifts, gifts for the guy in your life, and an office Secret Santa present. There are endless options to choose from, but it's so much more rewarding when you find a gift that gives back — like when brands offer a percentage of proceeds to nonprofit organizations or match your purchase with a direct gift to those in need. So this year as you're doing your holiday shopping, opt for something that'll help make the world a brighter place. Scroll on for the most stylish, thoughtful, and charitable gifts for everyone on your list.
Shiffon Duet Pinky Ring
Wear solo or in a stack, this adjustable pinky ring is set with a large stone beside a tiny diamond and represents one woman supporting another through a "pinky promise." Fifty percent of profits go back to female-founded companies through the Startup Girl Foundation. ($155)
ABLE Rachel Wristlet
Handcrafted in Ethiopia and Mexico, this stylish leather bag makes the perfect everyday purse. ABLE seeks to end generational poverty by creating jobs for women lacking opportunity. ($98)
Obakki Tumblers
These vintage-inspired water/cocktail glasses are surprisingly lightweight and beautiful on your holiday table. Obakki is committed to transparency and traceability throughout the production process and their foundation, The Obakki Foundation, allows them to give back even more to their partner communities around the world. ($108/set of two)
The Landmark Project X Wildlife Federation Sweatshirt
This unisex sweatshirt is a perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life. The Landmark Project partners with the National Wildlife Federation on a new collection for wildlife lovers that gives back! With each purchase from this collection, The Landmark Project will donate 10% to the National Wildlife Federation, directly contributing to their vital environmental and conservation initiatives. ($68)
OneHope Gold Glitter Edition Brut Sparkling Wine
Put the cheer in your cheers with this sparkly sparkling that's perf for a NYE toast. Ten percent of your order goes to the nonprofit of your choice. ($49)
The Magic We Made Friendship Bracelets
For the Swiftie in your life, this Taylor Swift-inspired collection of ethically handcrafted friendship bracelets is made by talented women artisans in Guatemala. All proceeds will go to support Nest, which ensures artisans across the world can live their "Wildest Dreams." ($30)
Pink Moon Air Element Collection
This planet-friendly, vegan skincare line is designed to even out skin tone and brighten skin. Check out Water, Earth, and Fire collections too! One percent of Pink Moon's revenue goes to a nonprofit of your choice. ($105)
Warby Parker Tilley Sunglasses
Now you can look good and feel good when you buy these chic shades that contribute to Warby Parker's Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. This initiative donates monthly to nonprofit partners and trains people in developing countries to give basic eye exams and sell affordable glasses in their communities. ($95)
FEED Book Bag
We love this unique tote that carries a purpose too. With the purchase of this bag, 10 nutritious school meals are provided to global communities in need. ($38)
LUSH Charity Pot Body Lotion
Give the gift of soft skin and activism with every purchase of Charity Pot. One hundred percent of profits from this product are donated to small grassroots organizations working in environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human rights. ($10)
Love Your Melon Pom Beanie
Dedicated to battling cancer and keeping heads stylishly warm, Love Your Melon donates 50 percent of profits to nonprofit partners. ($36)
LSTN Sound Co. Zebra Wood Satellite Bluetooth Speaker
Proceeds from this cute li'l speaker go to the Starkey Hearing Foundation to help give the gift of hearing (via hearing aids) to 1.9 million people and counting! ($129)
Lingua Franca Cashmere Sweater
Lingua Franca cashmere sweaters are 100 percent sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere, hand-stitched in NYC. Ten percent of proceeds from this 1973 sweater goes to Whole Woman's Health Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to providing reproductive services for women in states with the least access to this critical care. ($400)
Roma Ankle Rain Boots
Fashion meets durability in these lace-up-style vegan and eco-friendly rainboots. For every pair sold, Roma donates a new pair of shoes to a child living in poverty. ($65)
Purpose Olivewood Cutting Board
Perfect for holiday entertaining and seasonal picnics, this olivewood cutting board is handmade through a Kenyan market artisan partnership with Amani Ya Juu, a fair trade sewing and training program for marginalized women in Kenya and Uganda. ($46)
HOBO Euro Slide Card Case
Store your ID, credit cards, and even your passport in this leather case from an iconic brand. Now through May 31, 2024, HOBO is committed to raising $250,000 for Habitat For Humanity. ($78)
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