Want to encourage positive change in the world? Make a difference by shopping smarter this holiday season.
Help bring an end to gun violence, stand with Ukrainian citizens, support women’s rights or encourage fair trade and sustainability by making purchases from companies that give back to organizations in desperate need of funds. When you build charitable giving into your holiday shopping, your dollars go a lot further.
You may be surprised to learn that many of the companies you know and love are already doing critical work for charities and nonprofits, or you may find some new favorite companies to buy from.
Wondering where to find this information? You can generally scroll to the bottom of any company’s website to find a link labeled “About Us” or “Our Story” or “Giving Back.” For example, Melissa & Doug’s website lists their give back programs under “Sustainability.”
There are many, many wonderful companies and products that donate a portion of their profits to essential charities. Here are some of our favorites…
Just Play
In partnership with The Toy Foundation, 100% of the profits support humanitarian aid for Ukrainian citizens, children and refugees.
Skylar Yoo
Ten percent of all net profits go towards Planned Parenthood.
Bombas
One pair of socks is donated to homeless shelters for every pair purchased.
STATE Bags
Each bag purchase helps State fund special initiatives, including donating full-packed backpacks to American children and families in need.
Warmy by Magic Bag
A portion of every purchase goes toward the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Melissa and Doug
Melissa & Doug is 100% carbon neutral. The company has also partnered with One Tree Planted to plant 10 million trees by 2030.
Tea Collection
In partnership with the Global Fund for Children, Tea Collection gives back ten percent of its profits to causes and organizations around the world that improve the lives of children.
Cuddle + Kind
For every doll sold, ten meals are donated to children.
Tegu
Tegu also positively impacts the families of workers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras by paying a true living wage, maintaining safe and secure working conditions and giving back to local schools.
Everytown
Every purchase helps Everytown build awareness and advance solutions to gun violence in America.
Pottery Barn Kids
One-third of the purchase price directly benefits the NAACP.
mini mioche
A portion of all proceeds will support Project Halo in its mission to create hospital spaces devoted to parents and caregivers.
A percentage of the cover price will be donated to 350.org to support the future of clean energy.
WWF
This purchase makes you a member of the WWF and helps support worldwide conservation activities.
The Giving Keys
Profits support Chrysalis, an organization that provides employment resources and support for those transitioning out of homelessness.
Frankie Cameron
A portion of sales from every bag support Project Night Night, a Bay Area organization that provides support and nighttime comforts — like blankets, loveys and books — to houseless children.
Wallflower Workshop
All proceeds go to World Central Kitchen to help efforts in Ukraine.
The Little Market
Candles are made in small batches by women who resettled as refugees in the United States.
Yoobi x Marvel
For every purchase, Yoobi donates school supplies to children in need here in the U.S.
Out of Print
Each purchase helps to fund literacy programs and book donations to communities in need.
Lush Cosmetics
One hundred percent of proceeds go to grassroots organizations working for human rights, animal protection and environmental justice.
Uncommon Goods
With every purchase, Uncommon Goods will donate one dollar to a Better to Give partner of your choice.
Plan Toys
Plan Toys uses sustainable materials and manufacturing, and they give back to society and the environment through special educational campaigns.
Patagonia
Since 1985, Patagonia has pledged 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment.
St. Jude Gift Shop
Purchasing this item will benefit the kids at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Kohl's Cares
One hundred percent of the net profit from the sale of this item will support the health and wellness of families in our communities.
Human Rights Campaign
One hundred percent of your purchase fuels the fight for LGBTQ+ equality and makes you an active member of the Human Rights Campaign.
Abby & Finn
The company donates 30 diapers for every subscription box purchased.
Allbirds
Allbirds is 100 percent carbon neutral and focuses on strategies like regenerative agriculture, renewable materials and responsible energy.
Pura Vida
Founded in Costa Rica, Pura Vida Bracelets provides sustainable jobs to artisans worldwide and raises awareness for charities with products that give back.
Ivory Ella
Ten percent of all profits go to organizations like Save the Elephants.
The Company Store
This company uses sustainable and ethical best practices and works with suppliers and manufacturers who provide safe working conditions and fair wages.
