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20 Awesome Gifts That Give Back to Worthy Causes

LifestylePublished Dec 9, 2016
By Julie Ryan Evans
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As fun as the holidays can be, sometimes the mass consumerism seems like overkill. Shopping for gifts for people who already have plenty can leave us feeling guilty when there are so many in need around the world.

Fortunately, many companies recognize there's good they can do, and offer ways to give our loved ones great gifts that also make a difference in the world around us. We can't think of a better way to truly embrace the spirit of the season than giving gifts that give back. 

While gift giving always leaves us feeling warm and fuzzy, knowing it's also helping those in need ups the warm-and-fuzzy factor big-time. Here are 20 fantastic gifts that give back in wonderful ways.

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Adventure Bracelet
Soko

Adventure Bracelet

With each purchase of this gorgeous bracelet, $10 will be donated to The Adventure Project's hunger program that supports rural farmers in Kenya with irrigation pumps and training.

Adventure Bracelet, $40; at Soko

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Leather Bag
Society B

Leather Bag

This handy leather bag is a classic, and when you purchase it online, 10 percent of the cost will go straight to a charity of your choosing. 

Abera Crossbody Tote/Chocolate, $170; at Society B

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Teddy Bear
Bears for Humanity

Teddy Bear

Sweet, cuddly, and made of organic cotton, this is one great teddy bear. Actually, it's two, because for every purchase, another bear will be given to a child in need.  

Organic Cream Sherpa Bear, $45; at Bears for Humanity

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'Be Kind' Hoodie
Givida Activewear

'Be Kind' Hoodie

This cheerful hoodie boasts a simple but powerful message: Be Kind. For each one purchased, Givida Activewear will provide 12 life-saving meals to a malnourished child. 

Be Kind Thermal Hoodie, $39.95; at Givida Activewear

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Watch With a Cause
1Face

Watch With a Cause

At 1F, you get to choose a watch color based on the charity you want to support. For example, blue helps donate charcoal-efficient stoves to people in Haiti.

Environment Watch, $77; at 1Face

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A Gorgeous & Giving Blanket
Erou

A Gorgeous & Giving Blanket

When you purchase this fabulous, versatile cotton throw, 10 percent of the cost will go to artisan education, youth academic scholarships, and community health initiatives for the artisans of Aid to Artisans.

Chiapas Throw, $155; at Enrou

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iPhone Case
Charity: Water

iPhone Case

Not only does this cool-looking phone case send a clear message "Clean Water Changes Absolutely Everything," but 100 percent of the profits fund clean water projects around the world. 

Water Drop Case, $35; at Charity: Water

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Art With a Message
cuddle+kind

Art With a Message

This sweet print is perfect for a child's room or anywhere in a home. Each one purchased provides five meals for children in need. 

Throw Kindness Print, $20; at cuddle+kind

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Hand-Carved Serving Spoons
World Vision

Hand-Carved Serving Spoons

These gorgeous spoons are hand carved out of olivewood. All proceeds go to help World Vision and its mission to tackle the causes of poverty and injustice.

Hand-Carved Serving Spoons, $75 or more; at World Vision 

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A Better Beanie
Shit That I Knit

A Better Beanie

There's so much more than meets the eye with this stylish hand-knit beanie. For every hat purchased, a knit kit -- containing wool, needles, a pattern, and more -- will be given to a young adult undergoing cancer treatment. 

Ladd Beanie in Crystalline, $125; at Shit That I Knit

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Notebooks
NPR

Notebooks

Everyone should start the new year with a clean slate -- in other words, a nice new notebook just waiting to be filled. For every purchase of this quirky set of audio-inspired notebooks, NPR will donate 25 percent of proceeds to fund creative work in public schools.  

Public-Supply Notebooks: Set of 3, $30; at NPR

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Heartwarming Socks
Conscious Purpose

Heartwarming Socks

Put a little purpose in his step with these Socks That Treat HIV. Funds from each pair purchased provide a week of HIV treatment to an expectant mother. 

Socks That Treat HIV, $14.95; at Conscious Step

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Wine Gift Set
ONEHOPE

Wine Gift Set

Here's a good reason to raise a glass. This red wine gift box comes with a great bottle of wine and delicious snacks, and every box purchased provides therapy for a child with autism.

Red Wine Gift Box, $69; at ONEHOPE

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Candle for a Cause
Starling

Candle for a Cause

These candles are hand-poured in Brooklyn. Proceeds support the company's mission to provide solar power for people in need around the world, which is no small goal considering there are 1.3 billion people living without electricity.  

Orange Flower + Amber Candle, $55; at Starling

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Ear Bling
Purpose

Ear Bling

These pretty earrings are handcrafted by survivors of slavery. All proceeds go to International Sanctuary, an organization that provides care for young women rescued from sex trafficking. 

Naja Hoop Earrings, $18; at Purpose

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Bluetooth Speaker
LSTN

Bluetooth Speaker

Not only does this handsome walnut bluetooth speaker look and sound great, but each purchase also helps provide hearing aids to people in need. 

Walnut Wood Satellite Bluetooth Speaker, $99.99; at LSTN

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Body Lotion
Lush

Body Lotion

Can body lotion be so good it's life-changing? This one from Lush can, as 100 percent of the proceeds are donated to environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human rights groups.  

Charity Pot Body Lotion, $7 to 25; at Lush

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A Tee for a Tree
Amour Vert

A Tee for a Tree

For every T-shirt purchased, Amour Vert will plant a tree in North America. With classic, well-made styles, it's easy to see why celebrities love these.

Francoise 3/4 Sleeve Tee, $78; at Amour Vert

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Charm Bracelet
Simbi

Charm Bracelet

This pretty bracelet made of clay beads sends a simple message: peace. Even better, each bracelet sold creates 15 sustainable jobs and helps bring clean water to the people of Haiti.

Blanc White Charm Bracelet, $30; at Simbi

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Soap With Substance
hand in hand

Soap With Substance

For every one of these lovely soaps purchased, hand in hand donates one bar of soap and a month of clean water to a child in need. We can't think of a better reason to give this good clean gift. 

4 Pack Assorted Bar Soap Set, $32; at hand in hand

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