IMPACTFUL GIVING
Like many of you, each year in December, I find myself on the hunt for a half dozen gifts for my loved ones. Of course, I like to buy them things they desire, but I also want to financially support the missions of groups doing good work around the world.
That’s where impactful giving comes in — buying items from big-hearted organizations and companies who help people in need, whether here in the United States or abroad.
Here are THREE of my favorite places to shop this holiday season:
Amazima: Over a decade ago, I read the book, Kisses from Katie, and ever since, I’ve been a fan of the work that Katie and her organization, Amazima, do to help the people of Uganda. Shop for beautiful jewelry, coffee, and books HERE!
Compliment: This is a great shop! Compliment was started by Melissa, a woman I grew up with in the greater Sacramento area. Compliment sells unique notebooks (I bought one for my SMART teenage niece two years ago), beautiful jewelry, fun coffee mugs, tote bags — and even baby onesies! They give 5% of their profits to high school seniors in the form of scholarships.
The Adventure Project: The Adventure Project sells charcoal soap and charcoal candles. (Did you know that charcoal soap is GREAT for acne-prone skin?!) Your purchases benefit women in East Africa by providing them with charcoal-efficient stoves and solar lights.
Do you buy gifts from any big-hearted organizations or companies? Please SHARE below!
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