These types of gifts have become almost a trend in the past few years as non-profit organizations and charities started offering everyday products whose proceeds go back to their cause. Even stores and name brands have teamed up with organizations and charities, donating a percentage of their proceeds to a specific cause. (Think (PRODUCT)RED, and its partners, like Starbucks and Gap.)
In a time when money is tight, you don't have to worry about spending all your money on Christmas presents and having nothing left to give to charities. With gifts that give back, you can do both in one purchase.
And there are a lot of cute, stylish, and tasty gifts out there that give back to good causes. With the holiday of presents, presents, and more presents coming up, here's a few great gift ideas I've found, that also give back:
For the sweet tooth...Give the chocolate lover gourmet fudge from Bella's Confections...and give back to the American Cancer Society. Through December 31, 25 percent of your purchase (Bella's Classic Collection fudge, shown on the left, is $13) will go to the American Cancer Society. bellasconfections.com.
For the fitness nut...
Your friends will be chugging water in style with the (STARBUCKS)RED Double Walled Stainless Steel Water Bottle by Starbucks Coffee in red, of course ($20). For every (STARBUCKS)RED product you purchase, Starbucks will give $1.00 to the Global Fund to help provide treatment for children and adults living with HIV in an effort to fights AIDS in Africa. If $1 doesn't seem like enough, check out more of these Starbucks products at (STARBUCKS)RED and purchase coffee or gift cards for all your coffee-loving friends and family.
For the women in your life...
Ford has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to create a line of "Warrior Gear." The shirt to the left is just one of "Warrior" tops and features the symbol of the Dove on the back, which reads "Dove: Represents the wish for a quiet peace during the heat of battle." 100% of net proceeds goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Not only will you be giving a fashionable addition to a loved one's wardrobe, but you will be supporting breast cancer research and recruiting more "Warriors" who will spread the word just by wearing the shirt. Check out the "Warrior" scarf, shirts, and accesories fordcares.com.
For the ocean lover (and the coral bleaching-aware)...
This necklace is perfect for anyone who loves jewelry...and the beach...and cares about ocean conservation. Featuring a charm desgined in the shape of a coral, this Lilly Pulitzer necklace is not only a beautiful fashion accessory but creates awareness and funding for Sea Web, a communications-based non-profit organization that raises awareness about ocean conservation . When you purchase the $48 Coral Necklace, ten percent goes to Sea Web's coral conservation campagin, "Too Precious to Wear." Check out the Lilly Pulitzer website for more ocean inspired jewelry, bags, and accesories whose proceeds go back to ocean and coral conservation.
For the wine connoisseur...Wine is always a safe and simple gift for anyone, connoisseur or not. But instead of picking up any random bottle of wine, choose a meaningful wine from the One Hope wine selection. One Hope is a for-profit enterprise that donates 50% of profits to partner charities through the creation of cause-specific wines. Each of One Hope's five wines has its own cause. For example, when you purchase the Zinfandel, shown on the left, the 50% donation is given to organizations who support our troops and their families. (Cabernet - Autism; Merlot - AIDS/HIV; Chardonnay - Breast Cancer; and Sauvignon Blanc - The Environment.) Each bottle is $19. For more wines and products, go to onehopewine.com.
For more "gifts that give back" ideas, check out the December issue of Glamour, now on magazine stands (or, you can probably browse through a variety of magazines on newsstands to find an article on charitable gift ideas.) And don't forget to take a look on the all-knowing Web.
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