Holiday Gifts that Give Back!

During these trying times, non-profits and for-profits with charitable components need our support more than ever! Here is a list I curated of stylish and meaningful gifts that give back for everyone on your list!

FOR KIDS

Cuddle + Kind Hand-Knit Doll, from $52, cuddleandkind.com

These premium cotton dolls are handcrafted in Peru sustainably and fair trade by 750 artisans. With the purchase of each doll the brand helps provide 10 meals to children in need in North America and around the world. There are 36 adorable doll designs to choose from!

Impact: To date, they have provided 14 million meals in 66 countries.

Last day to order for Christmas: December 9

Love Your Melon Kid’s Natural Pom Beanie, from $45, loveyourmelon.com

Warm you head...and warm your heart! Love Your Melon donates 50% of its net profit to charitable programming around the world that lead the fight against pediatric cancer. 4 designs. (Adult Double Pom Beanie from $60:

Impact: To date, they have given over 7.2 million dollars to the fight against pediatric cancer and over 200,000 hats to children battling cancer.

Last day to order for Christmas: Standard Delivery, December 17th/Expedited Shipping, December 22nd

FOR UNISEX & NON-BINARY

Warby Parker Sunglasses, from $95, warbyparker.com

By now, I’ve lost my summer sunglasses! So a gift of stylish shades is always welcome! Warby Parker has a buy a pair, give a pair program where a pair of glasses is distributed to a person in need. As of April 1, 2020, for the majority of Warby Parker glasses purchased, personal protective equipment and preventative health supplies will be distributed to healthcare workers and communities in need through their partner VisionSpring.

Impact: From Mexico to Zimbabwe, Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, their impact has reached 50+ countries. VisionSpring estimates that this PPE distribution plan will serve over 500,000 people through the end of 2020, which includes long-lasting or semi-permanent materials that will support these communities throughout the pandemic.

Last day to order for Christmas: December 15

TOMS, from $59.95, toms.com

TOMS, short for Tomorrow’s Shoes (make tomorrow better!), is the originator of the buy one, give one model. They have men’s and women’s shoes, boots, slippers and more, and kids TOMS, all of which with the purchase of one, they donate a pair of shoes to a person in need.

Impact: Since 2006, the company has given out almost 100 million pairs of shoes to people in need, and currently for every $3 the company makes, they’re giving $1 away.

Shipping: free shipping for orders $59+ and free returns in the Continental US.

Chelsea Short Rain Boots, from $69, romaboots.com

These natural rubber and waterproof Chelsea rain boots will keep your feet cute and dry and come in 11 different colors and patterns. For every pair of Roma boots sold, a brand new pair of rain boots is donated to a child living in poverty, and more! Boots are available in a range of styles for women, men and kids.

Impact: In the last 10 Years ROMA has donated Five million dollars worth of boots in 30 countries around the world and given “poverty the boot”!

Fun fact: They are celebrating their 30th Anniversary!

Last day to order before Christmas: December 15th. Use Promo Code HOPE30 to get 30% off your entire purchase!

Adult Aprons ($40), Mitt & Pot Holder Sets ($26), minted.com

Since we are all cooking more than ever, here’s an upgrade for the home cook! From minted.com--which support the work of independent artists--3 different artist designs for the aprons and mitt/pot holder sets, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Every Mother Counts, a non-profit that advocates for maternal health and envisions women entering motherhood not only to survive but thrive with equitable maternity care for all. Choose from three patterns designed by independent artists from Minted's global community. Personalize with a FREE foil-pressed leather tag.

Fun fact: Every Mother Counts was founded by Christy Turlington Burns

Last day to order for Christmas: December 17

FEED Canvas Lunch Box, $18, feedprojects.com

Feed yourself with a healthy lunch from this FEED Lunch box with its structured cotton exterior with wipeable interior and zip closure. When you purchase this canvas, packable lunch box, 15 meals are provided to school children around the world and in the U.S. Available in 3 colors: army green, navy and blush pink.

Impact: since founding, 100 million meals have been provided to kids globally.

Fun fact: founded by Lauren Bush Lauren

Last day to order for Christmas: December 15th for regular ground shipping / expedited shipping options thereafter available.

Corduroy Sherpa Navy Throw Blanket, $55, giftshop.stjude.org

Staying warm and cuddly on the couch just got a whole lot cozier with this corduroy navy blue blanket with ultra soft white sherpa trim. 100% of the proceeds benefits the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to find cures and save children at no cost for treatment, travel, housing and food.

Last day to order for Christmas: December 15th for regular ground shipping / expedited shipping options thereafter.

FOR HER

Baroque Bracelet, $63, purposejewelry.org

This stunning Baroque pearl set in 14kt gold plating, is a bracelet that shines. 100% of proceeds benefit their non-profit arm called International Sanctuary that provides each artisan with access to income, education, health and a safe community to ensure that they--namely young women and girls--have the tools they need to break the cycle of human trafficking.

Impact: Over the past year, 9,000+ hours of professional provided, 3,800 hours of education and individual tutoring, 1299 hours of personal and professional care and 1680 hours of personal skills group sessions

Last day to order for Christmas: December 22

This is About Humanity Candle + Tote Set, $60, thelittlemarket.com

For all of us who need to lighten up our load at the end of the day...The Little Market--non-profit, fair trade shop--created a special edition gift set: This is About Humanity Candle, hand-poured by women refugees in the United States and This is About Humanity Tote, hand-sewn by women in rural Bangladeshi communities.

50% of the purchase price will benefit the This is About Humanity Foundation that helps support individuals on either side of the border with essentials for living, access to legal services, mental wellness checkups, construction projects at shelters, and critical needs for unaccompanied minors.

Impact: to date, the Foundation has raised over 50k.

Fun fact: The Little Market was started by Lauren Conrad

Last day to order before Christmas: December 11 for ground shipping / Dec 21 for overnight

FOR PETS

Home is Where all Dogs Deserve to Be book, $100 plus free shipping, alrcares.com

For pet lovers! This stunning photographic exploration of the loving bonds between families and their adopted dogs will warm you heart and grant new insights to Puerto Rico’s stray dogs as they find their “fur”ever homes in the NYC area. 100% proceeds from the purchase of the book go directly to Animal Lighthouse Rescue.

Last day to order for Christmas: December 17

Tucker All Natural Pet Bed (cat or dog), $98, yayaandco.com

Ginny Hanging Macrame Cat Bed, $78, yayaandco.com

These all natural and fair trade pet beds are sure to help your beloved pets sleep soundly! The Tucker is 20” x 20” x 5” made of fairtrade jute basket and 100% cotton pillow and is for small to medium dogs up to 40 lbs. The Ginny features macrame and a 100% buckwheat cushion. For every purchase made at Yaya & Co on Giving Tuesday, Dec 1, they will plant a minimum of 10 trees in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest.

Last day to order for Christmas: December 18