Today is #GivingTuesday, a day fully centered on helping others through the use of our time, voice, and the power of our purchase. We love the heart behind this day to kick off a season of giving, so we’ve put together a gift guide full of super rad gifts that go beyond just that—they support refugees, create jobs, empower women, and more! These are just a few of our favorite products, but click around to get to know these amazing brands and their impact on the world!
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Our Favorite Gifts that Give Back
1: Estelle Hand-blown Colored Wine Glasses (Set of 6)
This sunset-hued stemware is gorgeous and perfect for entertaining! All the pieces are handmade in Poland by artisans.
This gift gives back! 10% of the proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to support farmers across the country through the All For Farmers Coalition by Tillamook. Tillamook and American Farmland Trust in the All For Farmers Coalition, which helps farmers in need and works to secure our food supply for generations to come.
2: Sydney Hale Candles
Hand-poured and blended in small batches, these beautiful candles soften the atmosphere with sophisticated fragrance. Made of natural soy wax with dual, vegetable wax-coated cotton wicks, each candle is poured in a weighty glass jar.
This Gift Gives Back! Every purchase of a Sydney Hale candle ensures pups have a warm and safe place to sleep as 10% of their profits support animal rescue.
3: Letter Necklace from ABLE
The Letter Necklace from ABLE is a modern way to make your jewelry your own. Stack up to six letters– perfect for family initials or your daily mantra
This Gift Gives Back! ABLE is an ethical fashion brand that employs and empowers women as a solution to end poverty. They invest in, train, and educate women so they can earn a living, break the cycle of poverty, and thrive. We love what they are doing with their brand.
4: One Hope Wines
You can’t go wrong with wine + bubbles, especially when those bottles provide global health care, homes for shelter animals, meals for children, life-saving vaccines and much more.
5: 100% Human
This relaxed-fit tee from Everlane supports human rights. Everlane launched 100% Human back in 2017 to bring people together to support the fight for human rights. For every shirt sold, they donate 10% sales to the ACLU. To date, they’ve donated over $600K through this program!. #HumanTogether
6: Enjoy The Journey Engraved Cuff Bracelet
These simple, elegant, high-quality pieces from MantraBand all have an uplifting message that serves as a daily reminder of strength & love. We love the Enjoy the Journey bracelet, but others include I Can and I Will, She Believed She Could, So She Did and Dream Believe Achieve among many others.
How they give back: MantraBand is a committed member of 1% For the Planet, donating 1% or more of their sales to environmental preservation and conservation. They are also committed to hiring practices that value diversity and empowering female leaders within the company..
7: Handmade Felt Flower & Eucalyptus Bouquets
Flora that lasts forever, these felt bouquets are crafted by female artisans in Nepal using fair-trade practices and helping break the cycle of poverty
8: Mama Ring
To honor all of the mothers and mother figures in our lives, the “Mama” enamel band is a perfect givft idea. It comes in a classic white color or a pretty melon color in 14k white gold, 14k yellow gold, and 14k rose gold.
10% of each purchase of this design is dontated to Every Mother Counts, but on this Giving Tuesday today, the ring will give back 50% of the profits to Every Mother Counts. Every Mother Counts is a nonprofit dedicated to making pregnancy safe, equitable, and respectful for all mothers everywhere.
9: Out of Print Read Your Socks Off Socks
Out of Print transforms literary classics into apparel and accessories for book lovers, like these incredibly fun socks. Every purchase helps fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need.
10: Cultivate Kindness Tote Bag
This limited-edition, organic cotton Cultivate Kindness Tote for the holiday season (and beyond). This is the perfect gift for anyone on your list – and bonus? When you buy this tote, you will help provide 10 school meals.
11: Doughp Cookie Dough Bestseller Pack
The perfect gift that gives back for anyone with a sweet tooth! And with a refrigeration shelf life of 45 days, it’s a gift that’ll keep a loved one’s taste buds happy for a month and a half – though they’ll likely devour this delicious cookie dough set even sooner. What’s even sweeter is that a portion of each purchase is donated to organizations committed to reducing the stigmas around mental health and addiction recovery.
12: Little Words Project
Join the movement that’s changing the conversation around cancer…and let the world know how you really feel about it! 25% of the net proceeds from this beaded bracelet will benefit Fuck Cancer to provide prevention and support programs for individuals impacted by cancer
The Little Words Project is all about giving back and has lots of bracelets that support different causes
13: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Trailblazer Doll
Celebrating trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this Piccolina favorite Trailblazer Doll is an empowering pal to be loved by future social justice activists. Featuring RBG’s signature collar and dress, this plush rag doll was designed in collaboration with Jennifer Long inspired by the original artwork of artist Alice Potter. Teach them young!
Gifts that Give Back: Piccolina believes in giving back which is why they donate 1% of their revenue to non-profit organizations and the communities they serve.
14: Highline Cotton Crew Sweater from Ten Tree
An everyday basic but unmistakably stylish. This soft, crew knit sweater will pair with almost anything.
This Gift Gives Back! With a goal to become the most environmentally progressive brand on the planet, ten trees are planted with every purchase from Ten Tree!
More Gifts that Give Back
15: Embrace Ambition Bracelet
This bracelet was created in collaboration with the Tory Burch Foundation to encourage women to embrace ambition. Made of silk in multiple colors, it’s detailed with the signature Tory Burch Gemini Link charm. 100% of all net proceeds benefit the Foundation, which empowers women and women entrepreneurs.
16: Star Pendant + Mini Key Necklace from The Giving Keys
This Star Pendant + Mini Key Necklace from The Giving Keys is a reminder that your unique soul is meant to shine bright!
The Giving Keys is a pay it forward company and hand-stamps products with inspirational words like Believe, Love, Strength, or a personalized word. You’re encouraged to embrace your word then pass it on, “paying it forward” to someone you feel needs the message more than you. The Giving Keys donates a portion of its profits to longtime nonprofit partner Chrysalis, which provides employment resources and support for those transitioning out of homelessness
17: Ambitious Sweatshirt
We aren’t afraid to say it & neither should you. We’re proudly ambitious! This Ambitious sweatshirt is by Meena Harris’ Phenomenal and supports Women’s Rights. As part of the Women’s Rights Collection, the purchase of this sweatshirt benefits Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, the National Institute for Reproductive Health, ACLU, Eleanor’s Legacy, United State of Women, She Should Run, Vow for Girls, National Domestic Workers Alliance and more — organizations fighting to protect reproductive rights, end gender discrimination, ensure equal opportunities and education, and help elect more women to public office.
18: The reBoard
These colorful BPA-free cutting boards are made entirely of kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane. One small step for sustainability, one giant leap for kitchen goods. And who couldn’t use another cutting board?
Gift that Gives Back: 50% of profits go to Heart of Dinner and Drive Change.
19: Little Feminist 500 Piece Puzzle
Mudpuppy’s Little Feminist 500 Piece Puzzle is comprised of colorful illustrated portraits of real women who have made historical impact on the world. Illustrations by Lydia Ortiz introduce children to these important people in history with images that are fun for youngsters and also realistic. This purchase supports
Find out more about #GivingTuesday and how to get involved in your local community here. It’s so overwhelming to know how to step in and help but we have the power to make a difference so let’s do our part!
Looking for more ideas for your holiday shopping? You can find all our Gift Guides here.
