Still need to do some last minute shopping for the holiday season? Here are some last minute gift ideas from give-back companies that won’t break the bank. Happy shopping!
Love Your Melon Beanie, $30
Founded by college students in 2012, Love Your Melon’s mission is to give a hat to every child battling cancer in America. 50% of the proceeds from their sales go directly to their nonprofit partners, who fund pediatric oncology initiatives and provide immediate support for the families of those who are battling cancer. The majority of Love Your Melon’s crew members are college students who are spread out across campuses all across the country. These crew members share the message of Love Your Melon and deliver beanies to pediatric oncology patients in need.
Faucet Face Water Bottle, $12
This BPA-free reusable glass water bottle helps those who don’t have clean water in third world countries. Faucet Face donates 2.5% of all their water bottle sales to the clean drinking water charity Third Millennium Awakening. For every 5 water bottles sold, they donate a water filter to the organization, preventing the spread of contaminated water, which can cause dysentery and cholera.
Out of Print Tote, $18
Known for modeling their products after literary classics, Out of Print is dedicated to promoting literacy in underserved communities all over the world. For every product sold, they donate a book to a community in need through their partner organization, Books for Africa. In addition to totes, Out of Print sells apparel, accessories, mugs, notebooks, and more.
https://www.outofprintclothing.com/collections/totes
LUSH’s Charity Pot Hand and Body Lotion, $7.95 for 1.7 oz./$27.95 for 8.4 oz.
This moisturizing lotion has a cocoa-butter base and is infused with ylang ylang and rosewood oils. With every purchase of a Charity pot, LUSH donates 100% of the proceeds to small grassroots organizations working in the areas of environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human rights.
http://www.lushusa.com/body/body-lotions/charity-pot/9999905236.html
Conscious Step Socks, $12.95
Conscious Step produces ethically-made socks for different nonprofits all over the world. Socks are made to help organizations related to poverty, education, hunger, HIV treatment, and clean water. For example, the socks pictured here allow UNAIDs to provide 3 days of HIV treatment for an expectant mother.
These gifts are perfect for anyone left on your list and are simultaneously helping those in need. Happy Holidays!