Thursday, December 17, 2009

Gifts That Give Back!

I know it might be a bit late for some, but I thought I'd pass these gift ideas on that give back. Some of them 100% even how cool is that!

GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK

Choco-Logo for "HELP USA" chocolate and chocolate sets ($10-$55)

Several options to choose from: Sea Salt Turtles, Popcorn Extravaganza, 3-pack Caramel Almond Bars etc.
100% of net proceeds benefit HELP USA
HELP USA is a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower the homeless and others in need to become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing (including the Hickory Street Apartments in Buffalo) with on-site support services, HELP USA provides resources for its residents to become independent and productive.


Dancing Deer Company Sweet Home Cookie Pack ($35.95)

Includes a Dark Chocolate Sweet Home Project House Cookie, Deep Dark Gingerbread Cake and 18 pack of Molasses Clove Cookies
35% of the price goes directly to Sweet Home Project to help homeless mothers and their children fund educations, find jobs and move into homes of their own.
HELP USA is a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower the homeless and others in need to become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing (including the Hickory Street Apartments in Buffalo) with on-site support services, HELP USA provides resources for its residents to become independent and productive.

Ehlers Estate Wine ($25+)

Only non-profit winery in California
100% of profits support the Leducq Foundation for international cardiovascular disease research
Wine is certified organic, and is cultivated using biodynamic farming techniques to produce a small portfolio of exceptional estate-grown wines


FEED 10 Pouch ($25)

Made to be used as a clutch, makeup case, or pencil holder
With every purchase of this product, meals are provided to 10 women through the United Nations World Food Program's Food for Work program - which is a program in which community members are given food in exchange for work on vital new infrastructure or for time spent learning new skills that will increase the food security of households or communities.


FEED 5 Bracelet ($15)

Made out of corn-based plastic with a metal charm with the FEED logo stamped on one side and the number 5 on the other. Each bracelet comes in a mini FEED pouch.
With every purchase of this product, 5 school meals are provided to children in developing countries through the United Nations World Food Program.


Kiehl's Limited Edition KAWS Crème de Corps ($26.50/$44.50)

Rich body lotion with beta-carotene and cocoa butter
100 % of net profits will benefit RxART
RxART is a non-profit national organization, committed to fostering artistic expression and awareness through the challenging, yet rewarding task of engaging young patients through contemporary art in pediatric hospitals.
KAWS is the pseudonym of New York-based artist, Brian Donnelly, who has partnered with Kiehl's to create the label for this Limited Edition lotion.

Peacekeeper Cause-Metics Customized Care Package ($33)

Personalized gift box with three products: lipstick, nail polish, and lip gloss
100% of net profits will benefit women's health advocacy
Peacekeeper Cause-Metics is the first cosmetics line to give all of its after-tax, distributable profits to women's health advocacy and urgent human rights issues.

Tea Forté Rejuvenation Tea Set (Orig. $42, ON SALE for $32.99)

Gift set includes a Tea forté signature porcelain café cup with a ceramic tea tray and 10 pyramid tea infusers
Shop.stjude.com has a wide selection of gifts for virtually anyone. Plus, 100% of net profits benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


TOMS shoes ($35+)

For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, another pair will be given to a child that would otherwise be barefoot: "One for One" philosophy.
Great gift for a kid or teenager
Since TOMS was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, over 150,000 pairs of shoes have been given to children around the world. Goal for 2009 is to give away 300,000 more
If you don't know recipient's shoe size, for $50 you can order a TOMS gift card (worth $50) that also comes with a DVD documentary about TOMS


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