Issues + Advocacy Gift Guide
It’s time to reveal our 5 favorite holiday gifts that give back to the community.
For supporting women’s rights:
Phenomenal Woman Shirt $35
Each shirt purchase benefits the Dr. Maya Angelou Foundation, Essie Justice Group, Girls Who Code, Higher Heights, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Planned Parenthood, and The United State of Women. @phenomenal.ly
For supporting sustainability efforts:
Green Dreamer Planner $35
This planner features earth awareness dates, self-care tips and research-based goal-setting. Your purchase contributes to the planting of 50 trees in partnership with 501(c)3 nonprofit, Eden Reforestation Projects. @kameachayne
For supporting wildlife:
Endangered Species Chocolate Bars $2.69
Premium, non-GMO, Fairtrade chocolate. 10% of the proceeds go to wildlife nonprofits, including Rainforest Fund and Wildlife Conservation Net. @eschocolate
For supporting mental health:
Define Normal Tee $20
A tee with a strong message: de-stigmatize mental illness. A portion of your purchase goes to NYC nonprofits addressing the struggle of the mentally-ill homeless. @schizophrenic.nyc
For supporting humanitarian efforts:
Conscious Step Gift Box $44.95
Each box purchase supports the movement to end malaria, prevent the transmission of HIV, and provide much needed disaster relief kits. @counsciousstep
What are your favorite gifts that give back? Share them with us.
Author
Marushka Hirshon is a Tahitian-American nonprofit founder, community organizer and freelance journalist. She graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Science, Technology and Society with a focus in Environment and Sustainability. Follow