2022 Gifts that Give Back Gift Guide
The 2022 Gifts That Give Back Guide
Together, we unleash greatness within artisans + their communities by crafting ethical lifestyle products that cultivate holistic empowerment and opportunity. Through holistic empowerment, opportunity and community, we will break the generational cycle of poverty in Kenya through the transformation of our Collective community. Follow on Instagram.
NOISE FOR NOW is a national initiative that enables artists and entertainers to connect with and financially support grassroots organizations that work in the field of Reproductive Justice, including abortion access. Follow on Instagram.
We use creativity (the Make.) to engage community (the Do.). Follow on Instagram.
The Little Red Dog fights for all the dogs, red, blue, tan, white, brown, black and all colors in between. We do not discriminate against ANY breed; that's because we are a real rescue, and we will help as many animals as we can. Our primary goal is to get them into loving homes. Follow on Instagram.
*IYKYK - I own this in red
Hands Producing Hope provides economic, educational, and spiritual resources to empower its remote workers to rise above poverty. They employ local refugees and poor communities in Baton Rouge, Costa Rica, and Rwanda to produce handmade jewelry and accessories, which are sold at The Hope Shop. Follow on Instagram.
*Bought this for my 6-year old’s stocking!
Want to get your child involved in philanthropy? Try an Impact Kit. Kits include learning materials and 2-3 STEM-inspired activities or hands-on crafts that engage kids and families on important topics. Each kit gives back in and includes a donation to a nonprofit partner. Follow in Instagram.
*Bought this for my 4-year old niece
Would Works is an LA based social enterprise that trains and employs people experiencing homelessness in the craft of woodworking. Would Works Artisans also gain practical job skills, community engagement, and a current employment reference. Follow on Instagram.
PURPOSE Jewelry is handmade by women escaping human trafficking. Follow on Instagram.
*I have my eye on this ring too!
Soledier Socks - starting at $12
Emergency housing assistance and supportive services for veterans and their families *important-we do not sell products but rather have a partnership in place that gives a portion of sales back to our organization. Soledier Socks is a for profit business who does an excellent job of giving back to the veteran and military community donating a pair of socks for each one purchased. Follow on Instagram.
She Has Hope programs exist to prevent girls from becoming slaves, to rescue slavery victims from traffickers, and to rehabilitate survivors with the goal of restoring them to a life full of hope in India, Nepal, Uganda, Myanmar, and the Philippines. Follow on Instagram.
To create pathways out of poverty for women and children in Nepal through holistic after-school and women’s literacy programs. Follow on Instagram.
Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal. Follow on Instagram.
The Downtown Women’s Center is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women. Follow on Instagram.
*Bought these for my desk