Looking for a gift that re-generates and gives back to others? Look no further than some great finds that give a percentage or a donation to a non-profit organization. These are practical and fun ways to support local and global communities, and give unique gifts to friends and family.
1) Camel Back Waterbottle- This gift was created by Water.org and actor Matt Damon. This cost is just $18.99 for this carafe and 100 percent of the profits will help provide clean water to the 1 billion people in the world who currently are without it .
2) Pottery Barn Candles- When you give friends or family this gift, Pottery Barn,will give 50 percent of the proceeds collected from sales of its lidded candle pots, priced at $29, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This percentage of funding will support research for pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases.
3) Community Supported Agriculture Membership- Support local farmers and spread the sustainability word by purchasing a Community-Supported Agriculture membership for friends and family. Visit Local Harvest (http://www.localharvest.org/ ) to find a local farmer to deliver seasonal produce to your door weekly.
4) Ugandan Organic Wax Cloth Yoga Bag- Give your yogi friends a women-made, eco-friendly yoga bag from Global Girlfriend, a nonprofit that sells apparel to finance grants for women in rural Africa. The $36 zen-inducing purchase will help extend the power of women’s rights around the globe.
5) Dancing Deer Sweet Home Pick- Proceeds for this gift go to helping homeless mothers and children find jobs and homes. Dancing Deer Baking Co.’s Sweet Home Pick for $35.95 includes cookies and a dark gingerbread cake, and 35 percent of the price will help people who need a sweet lift.
6) Tom's Shoes- For every pair of shoes that is purchased from Tom's Shoes, another pair will be matched to give to a child in need!
7) Humane Society- Donate 20 dollars in honor of a family member or friend to your local Humane Society, and name a pet & support animal rights!
8) Donate to Heifer Internation and purchase a Basket of Hope for 50 dollars, which helps to give a family farm, chickens and rabbits.
9) Multi-Languge Cards- Support UNICEF and cultural awareness by helping children internationally. These lovely cards are offered in six different languages, offered at a resonable price of $7.99.
For more information on these gifts and links to the Give Back Gifts, please go to: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/02/christmas-gifts-2010-9-gi_n_791413.html#s197866
More Organizations and Businesses that Give Profits to Local/ Global Causes: Womens Bean Project, The Gathering Place, Bead for Life, BMOCA ( Boulder Musuem of Contemporary Art) The Other Side Arts, 10,000 Villages and Momentum.
Thanks for reading!
Rachelle
Media/Events Assistant
Center for Urban Connections
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