At Elle, we work with a host of social good and “Made in the USA” companies and wanted to share some of our favorite suggestions for gifts that give back to people, pets and the planet this holiday season:
The Paradigm Project: Purchase a Christmas Tree ornament and a stove will be given to a family in Africa, saving $280 of local income, 1,300 hours of time, 33 trees and a 60% reduction of toxic smoke inside their home.
Jedidiah: Purchase any clothing item and help build an outreach center for homeless youth in NYC through StandUp for Kids. Also, on Black Friday – Cyber Monday, receive complimentary shipping and a complimentary gift with every purchase.
GIVEN: Purchase a T-shirt and help eliminate famine in the Horn of Africa. Men’s and women’s available.
Rain Tees: Purchase a T-shirt and plant a tree in an area of deforestation
MusiCares: Purchase a T-shirt to support the efforts of the GRAMMY MusiCares Foundation.
The Honest Kitchen: Purchase holiday treat packs of raw, wholesome foods for your pets and give back to a range of animal-focused charities through their Pawlanthropy program.
Future:Standard: Shop from this online women’s apparel retail shop that features solely humanitarian and environmentally-friendly brands and give back to 1% for the Planet.
Leoluca Handbags: this high-end line of handbags is 100% designed, sourced and manufactured in the USA from two California-based best friends.
Phoenix Activewear: For the gym-lover on your list, shop this line of activewear that is 100% designed, sources and manufactured in the USA.
The Intersection Event: Finally, for the budding social entrepreneur on your list – or for the busy executive who wants to learn how to use their business success to give back – opt for tickets to The Intersection Event at Pixar Headquarters in January, feature speakers such as: actress and UNICEF ambassador, Susan Sarandon, technology expert and CTO of Walt Disney, Greg Brandeau; design connoisseur and CEO of IDEO, Tim Brown; the entrepreneurial founder of AOL, Steve Case; passionate leader and VP of Google, Marissa Mayer; social activist and SVP of Word Vision International, Dr. Chris Pitt; computer scientist and President of Pixar Animation Studios, Dr. Ed Catmull and more.
Of course, for any media reading this post, we’re happy to help organize images, quotes and more from our clients. You can contact Danielle Gano at danielle {at} ellecomm.com or 858.208.9227. We hope everyone else enjoys these gift suggestions – we’d love to hear yours as well!
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Elle
