Shop With a Purpose: 10 Gifts That Give Generously

Shop with a purpose this season. We put together a list of our favorite companies that give a portion of their profits to causes that help to support those in need. From providing school children with nutritious meals to fighting human trafficking, the items below will not only brighten your Christmas morning, but will give power to your purchase.

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  1. FEED Foldover Bag, The foldover bag provides 50 meals for school children around the world. Feed projects has provided millions of meals in America, Syria, Haiti, Rwanda and more.
  2. Akola Project Tassle Necklace, The Akola Project has enabled over 400 women in Uganda to hold jobs that have them earning 3x more than the poverty line.
  3. 31 Bits Holiday Collection, A purchase from 31 Bits gives back to the women in Uganda that have participated in the five year program that equips them with the necessary tools to live a self-sustaining life.
  4. The Created Co Awake O’Sleeper Mug, Give a friend the gift of sipping on their coffee, tea and hot chocolate this season with these mugs. They have inspirational messages and Created Co gives 10% of their net profits to Charity: Water, funding clean water projects.
  5. Sseko Designs Nomad Booties, Buying these booties will help provide scholarships and jobs that enable women in Uganda to attend college.
  6. Sweet Aroma Coffee Club, Sign up for the monthly coffee club where you will receive a different bag of coffee from around the world each month. 100% of the gross profits go towards fighting human trafficking.
  7. Krochet Kids Ford Beanie, Krochet Kids provides jobs to women in poverty stricken areas, empowering them to live a sustainable life.
  8. Live FashionABLE Mamuye Tote, A leather tote is a staple and this one is for a good cause. Live FashionABLE is committed to working with women, both locally and globally, who have overcome trials such as prostitution and addiction.
  9. Apolis Table Candle, Apolis is all about global citizenship, encouraging equal access to the marketplace. Their “advocacy through industry”model inspires a new way to conduct business that empowers both local and global manufacturers.
  10. The Giving Keys Holiday Collection, These recycled keys have been repurposed as jewelry to inspire others, pay it forward and help those affected by homelessness.

 

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