Here are some places to check out. Each of these organizations use the proceeds to support charitable programming. They
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2017 Searching for the perfect gift? Here are some places to check out. Each of these organizations use the proceeds to support charitable programming. They can help you give while also giving back.
BLUE MOON exists as a philanthropic, community-based small business. Their passion is equally shared in finding uniquely beautiful and interesting products, as it is for the charities it supports. Blue Moon is a gathering place for people interested in coming together for friendship, fun and fashion, as well as helping others in the community and beyond. Blue Moon supports a different charity each month. Past organizations include: Pathways to Independence, CHOC and Acacia Adult Day Services.
bluemooncares.com
Each jewelry piece from PURPOSE JEWELRY is created by women who have been rescued from human trafficking. Proceeds offer rescued women vocational training, education and monetary savings upon their transition from the aftercare home.
purposejewelry.org
CHOC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL offers one-of-a-kind cards and mugs designed by their patients. As a nonprofit hospital, CHOC relies on community support to provide leading-edge care for infants, children and adolescents close to home. CHOC Children’s believes in the healing power of play. From music therapy to video games to daily visits with Crush the Turtle, CHOC is a place where kids can still be kids, even while undergoing treatment. All proceeds from sales support CHOC Children’s and the two million children who depend on CHOC to provide lifesaving care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. shop.choc.org
The JESSIE REES FOUNDATION is a pediatric cancer foundation inspired by the courageous fight and spirit of 12-year-old Jessie Rees. On January 5, 2012, Jessie passed away from two brain tumors. During her fight, Jessie focused on spreading hope, joy and love to other kids fighting cancer. She knew having cancer made you feel lonely and limited so she chose to spread love stuffed in her JoyJars. JoyJars have now become a recognized symbol of hope, joy and love in 150 children’s hospitals and over 175 Ronald McDonald Houses. Items sold include t-shirts, wristbands, bags, beanies and throw pillows.
negu.org
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31 BITS is a sociallyminded business designed to give displaced women in Northern Uganda an opportunity to counter poverty. By giving their beneficiaries access to the international market, the women are able to earn an income that provides homes, food and education to their families. The program provides women literacy education; financial and vocational training, holistic care, and strong support systems. Items sold include necklaces, bracelets, headbands, bags and bridal jewelry.
31bits.com
CONCERN AMERICA is a globally focused nonprofit organization that builds local capacity with community members who transform their impoverished villages as health care providers, teachers, water system builders, cooperative business members and leaders. Concern America’s income-generation program, known as the Marketplace of Fair Trade Crafts, supports community-based economic development by forming, accompanying, and purchasing “fairly traded” crafts from cooperatives around the world, bringing hope and benefiting families and their communities who struggle to lift themselves out of poverty. Since 1972, Concern America has made a difference in the lives of more than two million people in thousands of communities.
marketplace. concernamerica.org
Through a unique model, KROCHET KIDS is empowering the women of Northern Uganda and Peru with the assets, skills, and knowledge to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. They provide employment so women can meet the present needs of their families, education and mentoring for planning a sustainable career path. Items sold include: hats, scarves, t-shirts and stockings.
krochetkids.org
This holiday season, you can provide the GIFT of MOBILITY to someone with a disability living in a developing nation. Shop holiday greeting cards or e-cards to send to loved ones. The person who receives the card can then go online and designate a continent to which their wheelchair will go. They will then receive email updates from FREE WHEELCHAIR MISSION when their chair has been manufactured, shipped, is en route and received from our distribution partner. Your generosity will provide unimaginable opportunities with the precious gift of a wheelchair.
freewheelchairmission.org
You can also check out: Fair Anita, Sudara Promise Bags, One Hope Wine, Cards that Give, Samaritan’s Purse and Humble Bundle. And don’t forget, you can designate Gift of Giving Certificates from your Donor-Advised Fund!
