The magic in the holidays is giving, and the joy of giving is real. On #GivingTuesday let's shop, but in a more meaningful way. Here's a lineup of ten gifts and businesses that give back.
Lightly used shoes from this popular startup known for its use of unique materials, are sent to Soles4Souls, a nonprofit that donates shoes to people who have been affected by disasters. Love that!
What To Gift: The Men's Natural Tee. It's breathable and temperature regulating.
Fine jewelry startup AUrate finds beauty in honestly priced, ethically sourced, gold jewelry ~ as well as the power of reading. Every year, it donates thousands of books to students in need in the US.
What To Gift: The X Ring With White Diamonds
Socks, underwear, and t-shirts are the three most requested clothing items in homeless shelters. Bombas donates a clothing item for every item you purchase. They have given more than 50 million essential clothing items that were specifically designed to help meet the needs of those experiencing street homelessness. That’s 50 million acts of kindness! Let's make it 50+1 million.
What To Gift: Men's Ribbed Dress Knee High Socks 4-Pack Gift Box
This wonderful children's store is donating $30,000 to" Brown Girls Do Ballet. " This fund promotes diversity in Ballet. Lovely. You can donate here
What To Gift: The Shimmer Ballet Flat is super sweet.
This is Kate Spade's outlet, and it always has beautiful buys. For Giving Tuesday they are giving 5% of sales to help women and girls in need.
What To Gift: Lacey Slippers
Natori's giving program is unique in that it's customizable and gives you the power to support a cause you care about. When you add one of its bras or lounge products to your cart, you can choose the nonprofit org that will receive 1% of your purchase. There's a whole directory of organizations but some featured ones include The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Equal Justice Initiative.
What To Gift: Any one of the Plush Sherpa Robes
Nike has invested more than 400 Million in programs that make a positive impact on the world, like the Nike Community Impact Fund. "The NCIF serves communities where their employees live, work, and play by partnering with national charities and local grassroots organizations to provide employee-led grants that help get kids active." That is such a good thing!
What To Gift: Nike Customize! It's so much fun to customize a shoe just for you or them. A great way to give a gift that really is one of a kind.
Ralph Lauren
Launched in 2000, the Pink Pony Campaign is Ralph Lauren Corporation's global initiative in the fight against cancer. It supports programs that help insure quality treatment and reduce the disparities in cancer care. When you shop the Pink Pony Collection, 25% of each item's price is donated to the fight against cancer.
What To Gift: The Love Sweater
Every purchase from this Japanese beauty-inspired brand helps fund girls' education. Tatcha's Beautiful Faces, Beautiful Future program with nonprofit Room to Read has funded more than 4.6 million days of school for girls in Asia and Africa.
What To Gift: The Starter Ritual Gift Set for firmer and brighter skin. Yes please!
Popular shoe brand TOMS has expanded from its original shoe design and is now offering sneakers, sandals, heels, and even slippers. Philanthropy remains important to the brand, which continues to commit 1/3 of its profits to supporting various grassroots efforts. Not to mention their shoes are super comfy!
What To Gift: The Alpargata Brocade Leather Wrap Flat.
This is a great website for uncommon gifting and supporting small business! And through their "Better to Give" program, they have been able to build a better business by connecting customers with nonprofit organizations across the globe. With every purchase you make, they donate $1 to a Better to Give partner of your choice! Choose from four worthy organizations.
What To Gift: Indoor S'mores Fire Pit
A great family gift!
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