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26 Best Holiday Gifts That Give Back

Spread the holiday cheer with these gifts that give back and support those in need here and around the world.

By Today's Parent
26 Best Holiday Gifts That Give Back

'Tis the season for giving and receiving. But isn't it nice when you can find a holiday gift that does a little something extra? From providing meals to supporting girls in developing countries, we've rounded up some of our favorite gifts that give back this holiday season.

The 26 best holiday gifts that give back 2024

Bleu La La 100% Cotton Knit Blanket

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This cotton baby blanket is a perfect fit for newborns, infants, and toddlers. Discover the joy of purposeful shopping at Bleu La La, where your purchase makes a meaningful impact. With each purchase, their brand's mission is to help moms struggling with fertility issues by donating 10% of their profits to charities dedicated to bringing the gift of parenthood to those in need.

Fahlo Sea Turtle Tracking Bracelet

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Track a turtle! With its empowering message and innovative tracking technology, this bracelet is a fun gift for animal lovers. A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, which helps raise awareness and provides protection for sea turtles around the globe!

With each purchase, your contribution will help the organization achieve its goal of relieving every sea turtle from harm.

Alter Eco Classic Blackout Chocolate Bar

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During the holidays, gifting a sweet treat is always a good option. This chocolate bar from Alter Eco is made of two ingredients—organic cocoa beans plus organic cocoa butter.

The best part? Alter Eco invests in local farmers and partakes in the Climate Neutral Certified initiative, meaning they offset 100% of their carbon emissions through conservation and reforestation projects.

Love Your Melon Beanie

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Love Your Melon supports the fight against pediatric cancer, providing $1 for every product sold to nonprofits worldwide. This cozy knit beanie is perfect for staying warm as temperatures drop. The unisex design can be worn cuffed or uncuffed for a slouchier look. Made of 100% cotton, this stylish beanie comes in four colors.

Everlane The Cocoon Crew in Alpaca

Everlane The Cocoon Crew in Alpaca Merchant

To further solidify their stance of banning the use of plastic in their products, Everlane launched an exciting new program called The Next [Collective]. The company plans to invest $100,000 towards supporting innovative solutions from scientists, designers, and students, creating fully recycled versions of the most challenging items to make free of plastics—like buttons, zipper teeth and stretch fabrics.

This ultra-warm sweater is an Everlane bestseller, made from a cozy Alpaca wool blend. We love the classic crew neck style, and it's available in 16 colors.

Pact Cool Stretch Lounge Set

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Made of soft breathable organic cotton, we love this airy lounge set. It's designed for a slim fit and comes in four neutral colors. Better yet, it's a gift that packs a punch. Every year, Pact partners with Chetna Organic in India—a sustainable, organic cotton farming cooperative in India—to source all the cotton used to make its products.

Since 2019, the sustainable company has made donations through the Good Textiles Foundation, which has benefitted Chetna Organic and its surrounding communities.

Free People High-Rise 7/8 Length Good Karma Leggings

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Who doesn't love athleisure? These Free People leggings are designed for cycling, yoga and sweaty workouts while also being great for casual wear. The high-rise design offers great tummy coverage. They've also got an impressive color range with 15 options.

Free People donates 1% of all purchases to Girls Inc., a non-profit that encourages girls to be "strong, smart and bold." Pair the leggings with this matching sports bra, and you've got a cute workout set.

TOMS Valerie Slipper

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These cozy kicks with faux-fur detailing have padded memory foam for extra support. The rib-knit fabric is super stylish, perfect for at-home Winter wear or casual outings.

By buying TOMS, you help fund access to mental health resources for millions of people who need them.

The Awesome Socks Club Monthly Subscription

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This subscription service created by YouTubers Hank and John Green delivers fun, mystery socks to your door once a month. Each pair is designed by an up and coming independent artist for high-quality wear that is also unique.

100 per cent of profits from The Awesome Socks Club goes towards hospital construction and staffing at the Maternal Center of Excellence in Sierra Leone.

Obakki Chalk Print Scarf

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This modal-blend scarf’s sleek and modern design pairs well with just about any outfit. When Obakki sells 500 of these limited-edition scarves, 100 per cent of net proceeds will go directly towards drilling a water well in South Sudan.

Bridgewater Candle 18oz Large Soy Wax Fragranced Jar Candle

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This soy-blend wax candle is part of Bridgewater Candle Company’s Sweet Grace fragrance line. With top notes of citrus and fruit tea, it may seem like a summer scent but the rich, woody base has super snug vibes. When the candle is all used up, the chic jar makes for great home decor.

Every purchase of this candle donates three meals to a child in need through the company’s partnership with the non-profit organization Rice Bowls. Every candle’s tag features a photo of a child benefiting from the Light A Candle Feed A Child program.

We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders

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This children's book will encourage budding young activists, featuring words of inspiration from famous civil rights leaders including Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and more. Stunning illustrations from sixteen award-winning children's book artists will keep little ones engaged as they learn about the men and women who changed America for the better.

Purchase of this book supports the American Civil Liberties Union, an organization dedicated to safeguarding free speech, protecting LBGTQ+ rights and tackling other issues that impact society.

Packed with Purpose Black-Owned Spotlight Gift Basket

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This gift set highlights black-owned businesses while supporting youth in need, hunger relief efforts and sustainable agriculture. A perfect gift for foodies, the basket contains mouth-watering goodies including cookies, chips, popcorn, cold brew coffee and more.

PetSmart Charities Chance & Friends Fortune Holiday Plush Dog Toy

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Surprise your furry friend with an adorable squeaky plush. When you purchase this toy, you help support PetSmart Charities' mission of finding lifelong, loving homes for all pets by supporting programs and thought leadership that bring people and pets together. For each plush purchased, PetSmart donates 10 percent of the sale to PetSmart Charities.

The Tote Project Free to Be Wild Tote

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One of the best gifts to give back according to Oprah herself, this tote bag was manufactured in a fairtrade factory in India with fairtrade certified, organic cotton. The beautiful floral artwork was printed in eco-friendly ink. It's got handy interior water bottle and phone pockets, too.

In addition to the sustainable production process, 10% of the profits go toward the fight against human trafficking and supporting educational opportunities for the survivors.

Matt & Nat Hope Charity Bag

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This chic bag from Matt & Nat is not only perfect for your everyday needs but will also help to spark a conversation. With every purchase of the HOPE charity bag, 100% of the purchase price (minus taxes) is donated to A Horse Tale Rescue. As per Matt & Nat's website, this organization is "dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable and loving environment for horses in need and the humans who care for them."

Lettuce Grow The Farmstand Nook

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Backed by creatives Jacob Pechenik and Zooey Deschanel, Lettuce Grow Farmstand is a self-watering plant. It requires 95% less water than traditional gardening requires, meaning you only have to help maintain it once a week. In just three weeks, your plant will be ready to harvest for your meals.

This indoor nook is ideal for the colder months. With every ten purchases made, one farmstand is donated.

L'Occitane Cocon de Sérénité Solidarity Hand Cream

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For each of these aromatic hand creams sold, L’Occitane is providing one year of vitamin A supplements to four children. The lack of this essential vitamin is one of the leading causes of childhood blindness and is essential to a child's immune system. 

Material Kitchen The reBoard

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The reBoard is a BPA-free cutting board made from recyclable kitchen scraps. You can purchase these boards in five bold. colors. With each purchase, half of the proceeds are donated to organizations working towards social and professional development and fighting food insecurity.

Nobis No Cold Shoulder Pin Pack

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For every #NOCOLDERSHOULDER pin pack sold, Nobis is donating 100% of the proceeds to a participating charity.

Ocean Bottle in Forest Green

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Bottle up the feeling of good news. Ocean Bottle focuses on rivers and waterways, the arteries that carry plastic to the ocean, and their main focus for plastic collection. With the purchase of every water bottle, the company funds the collection of 11.4kg of plastic, which is equivalent to 1000 plastic bottles.

Grounds & Hounds Lovable Blend

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Grounds & Hounds is a pup-friendly coffee brand that supports various initiatives including providing toys, shelter meals and vaccines to dogs. Their Lovable Blend reflects their "mission to break the stigma and bring awareness to the incredible love bully breed pups have to give."

This 100% arabica coffee blend features delicious notes of toffee, milk chocolate and toasted vanilla. The medium-dark roast comes in ground or bean form. It's the perfect gift for dog lovers who need their caffeine fix!

Keats & Co Seasonal Tea Bundle

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To spice up the holidays, this tea bundle includes seasonal flavours like Autumn Bold, a crisp apple with earthy chicory, and Golden Moon, a black tea with bursts of citrus and cinnamon. The set also comes with a steeping basket designed to fit a variety of mugs and pots.

100 per cent of profits fund tuberculosis testing and treatment through Keats & Co’s new program with Partners in Health.

Hand in Hand Bar Soap 4-Pack

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With Hand in Hand's Buy One, Get One program, soap and clean water are donated to children in need to prevent water-borne illnesses. This bar soap has a lovely vanilla and oat milk scent infused with nourishing shea and cocoa butter. Better yet, this soap is vegan, cruelty-free and suitable for all skin types.

The Giving Keys Chunky Hoop Earrings

The Giving Keys Chunky Hoop Earrings Merchant

Mismatched earrings are in, and we adore these chunky hoops for the style-conscious. The Giving Keys jewelry is made by those transitioning from homelessness. Available in a gold or silver finish, the lock and key details feature "love" and 'hope" engraved messages.

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

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This personal water filter is a thoughtful gift for a hiker or camping enthusiast. It filters out 99.9% of waterborne bacteria and removes microplastics down to 1 micron. With every purchase, LifeStraw provides safe drinking water for a school child in need for an entire year.

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This article was originally published on Nov 01, 2022

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