Gifts That Give Back

Nonprofit Jenni’s Holiday Shopping Guide

The nonprofit sector is full of do-gooders like you and me who want to have a positive impact wherever we can. I launched “Gifts That Give Back” to help shoppers support great causes during the holiday shopping season.

gifts that give back

Made by DWC

If you’re looking for some cozy home goods like candles, hand soaps, clothing, or coffee, check out Made by DWC’s store! Benefiting Downtown Women’s Center in Los Angeles, this social enterprise helps break the cycle of chronic homelessness through their workforce development and employment program.

My Bag My STory

When you purchase a backpack, duffel bag, or accessory bag, a child in foster care is given one too! My Bag My Story was created because founder and foster mom Cara Finger realized most foster kids carry their few belongings around in a trash bag when they leave their homes. My Bag My Story provides free, high quality, machine washable bags to these children to restore their dignity.

Free Wheelchair Mission

Give the gift of mobility and dignity this holiday season! Free Wheelchair Mission is a nonprofit providing wheelchairs to people in need in developing countries, and your donation of $96 provides one wheelchair to someone.

When you make your donation, you’ll get a holiday card or bracelet that you can give as a gift to a loved one. The bracelet has an extra special meaning with four beads representing the four regions of the world where wheelchairs are donated!

Ten Thousand Villages in Fort Collins, CO

Ten Thousand Villages’ mission is to educate shoppers about fair trade! Purchase fair trade home goods, snacks, and other amazing gifts made by artisan groups in developing countries at any Ten Thousand Villages store or shop online.

One Hope Wine

One Hope Wine is a woman-owned, direct-to-consumer winery donating a portion of every purchase to social impact nonprofits. In addition to selling awesome wine and gift packages, One Hope Wine also hosts wine tasting fundraisers for any 501c3 nonprofit that’s interested. Email Director Jami Ryba for more information!

Mercantile for Good

Search for mission-minded products at Mercantile for Good to support a wide range of causes including homelessness support, environmental sustainability, and more.

All of Mercantile for Good’s products, including their jewelry, wellness products, and more, make great gifts. I especially love their monthly subscription box!

In Kind Boxes

I love this woman-founded nonprofit organization based in Oregon! When you purchase a baby supply box for a new mother in your life, In Kind Boxes will donate a box to a mother in need.

Each box includes vital baby supplies including a swaddle blanket, healthcare kit, baby wash, and more.

FTW Hot Sauce

FTW Hot Sauce’s fruit-flavored hot sauces are perfect for the “foodies” in your life, and each flavor benefits a different social impact organization!

Choose from Easy, Medium, and Hard heat levels in Raspberry, Blueberry, and Ghost Pepper flavors.