Gifts that give back in some way to help others make the most thoughtful gifts of all. Each gift idea listed below does just that – gives back.
Here are some carefully selected items that would be perfect as a gift for anyone on your holiday gift list.
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Sackcloth & Ashes Blankets
For each Sackcloth & Ashes Blanket, another is donated to the homeless. These blankets are made out of recycled materials and come in a gift box that you can refill with items that homeless shelters need most. Bring your filled box back to any World Market store, and they’ll take it to a local shelter for you.
The Sackcloth & Ashes blankets are available in various colors and styles. They make cozy and cuddly gifts for anyone on your gift list.
SoapBox Soaps Body Wash
When you purchase of a 3-pack of SoapBox Soaps Body Wash, SoapBox sends 3 bars of soap to someone in need, supporting their mission of soap=hope.
Each SoapBox product you purchase has a special Hope Code on it, which allows you to see exactly what project your purchase helped support. Pretty awesome, eh?
These products are made with all natural ingredients. They cleanse and hydrate the skin and have sweet and nutty scents. The body wash soap is enriched with shea butter and aloe for deep moisture. Makes thoughtful stocking stuffer gifts!
Project 7 Gourmet Gummies
These gourmet gummies are sure to be a HUGE hit as a holiday gift! They make the perfect stocking stuffer gift for anyone on your list. Not only do these unique flavors taste great (my favorite is the Margarita flavor), for every purchase, Project 7 donates money to various aid organizations – such as causes like anti-bullying campaigns, clean water projects, and even helping to house the homeless.
Gift Tip: Use a package of these gourmet gummies as embellishment on your holiday gifts instead of bows! Wrap your package as usual, then tie on a gummy pack with ribbon. A sweet (and memorable) gift!
Adventurist Backpack
Purchase an Adventurist Backpack and they will provide 25 meals to families in need across the USA.
Backpacks have so many uses! They make a great gift for college students, adventurists who love to travel, and even for business people to use for their work files and laptops.
Cuddle + Kind Doll
When you buy a handcrafted, heirloom quality doll from Cuddle + Kind – like my favorite Penelope the Flamingo – they provide 10 meals to children in need.
These dolls are made by hand using 100% cotton yard. They are made by talented women artisans in Peru, providing them with a sustainable, fair trade income.
The dolls are cuddly and soft, and make great gifts for kids of all ages. 
Cuffed Pom Beanie Hat
Beanie hats are an essential when the weather turns cold. And this cuffed pom beanie from Love Your Melon is a lifesaver, in more ways than one! For each beanie purchased, 50% of the net profit goes to support nonprofits that fund programs for children and families battling cancer. A very worthy cause. Available in a variety of colors.
Give a beanie to all the teens on your holiday list – they’ll be thrilled with their new hat!
More Than Just a Brownie
The cookie and brownies from Greyston Bakery are definitely more than just a brownie. Greyston Bakery hires people who usually have a hard time finding a job. They have an “open hiring” process where jobs are filled with no-questions asked of the applicants. People living in poverty, refugees, and former prisoners are all given a chance to have a job.
When you give a box of brownies and blondies, you’ll know that you’re helping people get a job.
These brownies taste great and make awesome stocking stuffer gifts. They also make great gifts for your delivery people – USPS, UPS, and FedEx, and teachers love them, too!
Grounds & Hounds Coffee
Do you have a coffee lover who’s also a pet lover in your life? This three blend coffee starter kit from Grounds & Hounds makes a perfect gift! With every purchase, Grounds & Hounds donates 20% of the sale to animal rescue centers around the country.
This kit includes three different coffee blends. The Paper and Slippers blend has hints of brownies followed by blackberry and blueberries. The Morning Walk blend has flavors of toffee and cherry with hints of cocoa and nuts. The Alpha Blend is a dark roast with hints of cocoa and vanilla.
Bridgewater Candle, Sachet, and Auto Vent Clip Set
This Sweet Grace candle set is sure to be a favorite for anyone on your holiday gift list. And when you buy this set, Bridgewater Candle has partnered with Rice Bowls and donates 3 meals to help feed children in need.
This candle scent is a nice every day scent – sort of an oriental and spice smell with bits of tea and patchouli. Give the entire set to one person, or break the set up and you have three gifts to give.
Chelsea Rain Boots
Not only are these rain boots stylish and cool, they also help “give poverty the boot!”
For every pair of boots you buy, Roma donates a brand new pair to a child living in poverty. Everyone deserves to have waterproof, comfortable boots!
Roma Chelsea Rain Boots are available in a variety of colors and sizes – choose your favorites to give as gifts. I have the yellow boots and people ask me where I got them, every time I wear them. They’re my favorite boots!
Yoobi Gel Pens
Everyone loves a colorful set of gel pens! And when you buy this set, Yoobi will donate an item to a classroom in need within the USA.
This gel pen set makes an awesome stocking stuffer gift for people of all ages. Kids love them for creating, crafters love them, teens love them for their bullet journals, adults love them for scrapbooking and art projects – so many uses!
Amazon Minga Impact Bracelet – Water
This handwoven wax cord bracelet was made by women in Ecuador. It was made to withstand the conditions of the Amazon.
When you buy this bracelet, ME to WE donates by supporting projects such as community wells and boreholes in places in need of clean water. This bracelet comes with a “Track Your Impact” code so you can learn where your impact has made a difference..
Makes a thoughtful gift or stocking stuffer. 
Mexican Serape Blankets
This beautifully woven authentic Mexican blanket not only keeps your friends and family warm, it also gives back.
When you purchase this blanket, Benevolence LA helps provide clean water to people suffering from debilitating water-born disease.
This blanket can be used for camping, as a yoga blanket, a picnic blanket, and indoor throw blanket, and even a table cloth. It makes a generous gift for anyone on your gift list. Available in various colors and patterns.
Military Grade Ground Coffee
This military grade ground coffee makes an awesome gift for the coffee lover on your holiday list! And when you buy this gift, the company gifts 10% of their net profits to The Gary Sinise Foundation to help with PTSD, housing, and other needs of our countries veterans.
This coffee is smooth with a hint of chocolate and carmel. Mmmmm…. It’s made in the USA and is non-GMO.
Makes a tasty gift!
Compostable Dog Poop Bags
I know. The name seems kind of silly. But this set of compostable dog poop bags really makes a thoughtful gift for the dog lover on your list! Not only are the bags 100% biodegradable and compostable, they are also made from 100% botanical plant components. And, when you make a purchase, the company has partnered with the Soi Dog Foundation, whose mission is to improve the lives of dogs and cats in Asia. The company donates 10% of their profits to this foundation to help end animal suffering.
A fun gift for the dog lover in your life – they’re sure to smile!
FEED Canvas Market Tote Bag
This canvas market tote bag makes a perfect gift for anyone on your list. And what makes it even more special is that for every purchase, 50 school meals are provided to those around the world who are struggling with hunger. To date, this company has donated over 103 million meals – all through purchases made by people like you.
Gift Tip: To make this gift ultra special, use the bag as your holiday gift bag and fill it with fun gifts. It’s sure to be a gift that won’t be forgotten.
Urban Leaf Windowsill Herb Garden Starter Kit
This windowsill herb garden kit makes a fun gift for anyone who loves greenery – especially for a home chef. All your gift recipient needs are three bottles of their choice – any decorative bottle will work (I like using wine bottles).
There are different kits to choose from – Culinary Classics (Basil, Dill, Parsley), Edible Flowers (Marigold, Zinnia, Cosmos – my favorite), Exotic Basils (Purple Basil, Lime Basil, Thai Basil), and Hint of Citrus (Lemon Basil, Lime Basil, Lemon Balm).
One percent of all revenue is donated to Teens for Food Justice, which provides urban farming education for communites. This company also works with Mid Hudson Works, a non-profit organization that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Gift Tip: Give this gift along with three bottles of your friends favorite wine. After they enjoy the wine, they can grow their own herbs using the wine bottles you gave them. Sweet!
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is an easy way to support your favorite charity while purchasing the same products (and paying the same price) as you would normally find on Amazon. You simply go to the AmazonSmile website, use your regular Amazon login, and select the charity you’d like to receive a donation based on your purchase. The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your purchase price (on eligible products) to the charity of your choice.
This is a great way to purchase holiday gifts, and support your favorite charity at the same time. Have fun!
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