The best gifts are the one that continue to give. Here a list of great gifts that support charities around the world.
TOMS Shoes
They’re stylish, comfortable and thrive on the one-for-one philosophy. For every shoe purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need, reversing the devastating sole-transmitted diseases that can be avoided with simple footwear. www.toms.com.
Dogeared Jewelry
This jewelry company mixes sophisticated fashion with simple compassion, by donating profits to grassroot nonprofits that are changing social and environmental activism. Some nonprofits include: standuptocancer.org, Heal The Bay, Girls Learn International, and One Voice. www.dogeared.com.
Kate Spade
Stylish designer, Kate Spade, knows a thing or two about the perfect holiday gift. By teaming up with Women for Women International, Spade has welcomed the Hand in Hand Afghanistan cashmere collection, a new line that fits charitable gift giving like a glove. This holiday collection creates many jobs for Afghan women and uses Afghan cashmere to encourage local resources. Hand in Hand Pom Pom Mittens, $95. www.katespade.com.
Glassbaby
Glassybaby glasses are sure to put a merry class in your hand. Select glassybaby glasses and sets benefit a special charity or organization, where 10 percent of the gross sale from select glassybaby goes directly to those organizations. It's as simple as that. Selected glassybaby will be marked clearly in the online shop and will also let you know what charity that glassybaby will benefit. Prices start at $44. www.glassbaby.com.
Limited Edition Koons Crème de Corps
With the shared vision of creating safer, sustainable and positive environments for children, Kiehl’s and Jeff Koons have partnered on a Limited Edition Creme de Corps Holiday Collection, featuring the vibrant artwork of his iconic Balloon Flower (Yellow) from the Celebration series. All net proceeds from the collection benefit The Koons Family Institute on International Law and Policy, an initiative of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC.) $29 for a 8.4-oz, fluid bottle,. www.kiehls.com.
Gifts That Give
Still don’t know what gifts to get? Head over to www.giftsthatgive.com, where you can choose your gift and charity of your choice in an ultimate holiday shopping experience that will benefit everyone in the giving circle.