35 Best Gifts That Give Back

Light up their home while helping a child in need: For every candle purchased, Bridgewater Candle donates three meals to a hungry child. 

A tote with a cause: Out of Print uses totes and t-shirts as a way to remind everyone the power that a good book holds. For each product sold, they donate a book to a community in need through their partnership with Books for Africa.

Your investment in Globein empowers artisans to continue their craft (and get paid a fair wage for it). There’s a story behind every product: For example, a team of eight to 14 glassmakers craft these beautiful wine glasses in Tonalá, Mexico. 

Sure, people are talking about Rare Beauty’s incredible lip balms, cream blushes and eyeshadows, but let’s not forget about their mission. As a part of the Rare Impact Fund, they aim to raise $100 million in the next 10 years for mental health services, something that’s especially important to founder Selena Gomez. 

Wrap up in this blanket and share the warmth with others. Nordstrom donates a portion of the proceeds to Operation Warm, an organization that provides winter coats to those in need. 

As the name implies, each box is packed with purpose. Inside, you’ll find a range of products from women- and minority-owned brands that keep sustainability efforts and give-back initiatives top of mind. 

As you teach your kids about the brave men and women who changed the future of America, you’ll also show your support for the American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit actively working to make the United States a safer, more equitable place for people of all races, religions and backgrounds. 

Say goodbye to gross plastic cutting boards: Material is on a mission to make your kitchen more sustainable with zero virgin plastic, which just so happens to be BPA-free and dishwasher-safe. Go for the the dark green (Reimagine Justice) and beige (To Pó-Po ) option to support Heart of Dinner and Drive Change.

On the days when she needs a reminder to see the glass half full, she can put on this necklace for a burst of optimism. She’ll feel even better knowing that her purchase supports Girls Inc., a nonprofit encouraging young girls to be just as ambitious, bold and inspiring as she is. 

Cat Chen founded Skylar because she wanted people to “feel good about spritzing.” Beyond the clean ingredients, clean formulas and  hypoallergenic scents, Skylar also donates their proceeds and time to Step Up, a nonprofit that gives underprivileged girls the tools they need to reach their dreams. 

Minted really does it all: They gives independent artists a major platform and find a way to give back to organizations that need it most. This striped apron, available in adult and kids sizes, is a prime example: The profits from each sale go to Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit that makes pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother, everywhere. 

Bring the color and love to your dinner table with these embroidered napkins. The inspirational messages (“all for one and love for all”) stitched onto each napkin benefit those at your party, but the impact extends well beyond your walls: 25% of each purchase goes directly to The Trevor Project.

See? You always knew your sweet tooth would pay off. The premium chocolate brand donates a percentage of their yearly sales to organizations that feed those in need. That means, the more chocolate you buy, the better.

Gua sha is an act of self-love — in more ways than one. This rose quartz beauty will also do your heart some good because 1% of Pink Moon’s revenue goes to a charity near and dear to their heart, like WOMANKIND and The Loveland Foundation.

You’re already doing your part by embracing all that the National Parks have to offer, but shopping at Parks Project shows your support in a whole new way. Take this poster, for example: Not only does it serve as a frame-worthy bucket list, but each purchase supports  National Parks Conservation Association, an organization working to preserve our land for future generations.

Formerly called Causebox, this seasonal subscription box sends a curated assortment of products that encourage people to feel and do good. Their ethical and sustainable practices are constant, but their seasonal charity efforts really make all the difference. One of their highlights: They planted more than 10,000 trees through their partnership with Trees for the Future.

Black women-owned businesses are on the rise — and we want to keep it that way. Designed by Philadelphia Printworks, these t-shirts were initially launched for Black Women’s Equal Pay Day (August 3, ICYMI), but offer an important reminder year-round. 

The athlete in your life will appreciate a pair of high-performance socks engineered with a cushioned footbed and stay-up technology. For every pair purchased, one pair of socks are donated — and the proceeds from any red, blue or white socks go directly to homeless veterans. 

This three-blend pack will give any coffee lover a much-needed caffeine boost. An added bonus: 20% of all Grounds & Hounds proceeds are donated to animal rescue partners around the country.

Her arm candy will do the talking when she wears this turquoise and gold bracelet by Bird & Stone. 10% of the proceeds from this pick go toward empowering women entrepreneurs in Kenya through their partnership with the Sisi Fund.

Proof that it’s possible to find something sweeter than sugar. Greyston Bakery, the company behind these top-rated brownies and blondies, follows an “open hiring” system, so that jobs can be filled with people who normally face barriers to employment. Refugees and former prisoners included. 

This moisturizing body lotion is good for the skin and even better for the planet — 100% of proceeds go to grassroots organizations working for human rights, animal protection and environmental justice.

The Giving Keys jewelry, made by people transitioning from homelessness, pays it forward in a big way: When someone is gifted a necklace, bracelet, ring, keychain or earring set, they’re encouraged to pass it along to someone who needs it more (once they’ve been inspired, encouraged or strengthened by its message). 

Not only does LifeStraw guarantee cleaner drinking water for anyone using their products, but they also make it a reality for people worldwide through their Give Back Program. For every product sold, a child in need receives access to safe drinking water and hygiene education for an entire school year. 

A lifesaver in more ways than one, 50% of Love Your Melon’s profits are donated to a variety of nonprofits that fund programs for children and families battling cancer. 

Our Place knows that the time spent at the dinner table is priceless — but they aren’t going to cut corners to make it possible for their customers. All products, including their popular Always Pan, are made in safe and ethical working conditions, and proceeds support a community in need. In the wake of coronavirus, they partnered with Feeding America to donate over 200,000 meals.

For every soap, sugar scrub or body wash you buy, a bar of soap and one month of clean drinking water is donated to a child in need through Hand in Hand’s partnership with organizations around the world. To date, they’ve donated nearly 14 million bars of soap.

All of Akola’s products are handcrafted in ethical, encouraging working conditions around the world. This adorable bracelet, in particular, is made by moms for moms: Each purchase goes right into the maker’s pocket, helping women support, feed and educate their children. 

Giving someone cleaning products as a gift may seem unconventional, but Blueland isn’t your run-of-the-mill brand. In an effort to reduce plastic waste, all cleaners, hand soaps, laundry detergents and dish liquids arrive in tablet or powder form and come to life when mixed with water.

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Refresh your medicine cabinet while supporting the well-being of U.S. service members, veterans and their families. Bravo Sierra is the first company to make skincare, grooming, and hygiene products specifically for the military — and now they’re widely accessible for the military and civilians alike. 

While they tote around their school supplies, gadgets, books and other day-to-day essentials, they’ll feel good knowing that STATE uses proceeds from each purchase to help American families and children by organizing bag drops with fully-stocked backpacks.

Along with encouraging self-care and a healthier lifestyle, 1% of all activewear purchased from Free People Movement goes to Girls Inc., which inspires young women to be strong, smart and bold. 

Although Tatcha has a product line with skincare saviors, the brand believes that true beauty starts from within. That’s why a percentage of every product purchased benefits Room to Read, a nonprofit giving girls in Asia and Africa the life skills, mentorship, and educational tools necessary to thrive.