Gifts Where Your Purchase Funds a Cause
Purpose-driven gifting has grown substantially — because people increasingly want their purchases to mean something beyond the transaction. These nine picks each have a direct social impact tied to the purchase: a percentage donated, a job created, or a supply chain that actively benefits a community. Buy something beautiful and do some good at the same time.
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief Bracelet by Pura Vida — $7
Pura Vida partners with causes to create limited bracelets that fund disaster relief and ongoing aid. The Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief bracelet donates proceeds directly to affected communities — a small, beautiful, meaningful gift.
Benevolent Brownies by Greyston Bakery — $35
Greyston Bakery operates on an open hiring policy — anyone who wants a job gets one, no questions asked. Their benevolent brownies are genuinely delicious AND directly fund job creation for people with employment barriers. The best possible edible gift.
Brighter Days Coffee Blend by BLK & BOLD — $10.39
BLK & BOLD is a Black-owned coffee brand that donates 5% of all proceeds to youth programs. Their Brighter Days blend is perfectly named for a gift that does exactly that. Available on Amazon.
Men's Kind Knit Ankle Socks by Bombas — $57
Bombas donates one pair of socks for every pair purchased — making them one of the most impactful gift-it-forward brands in the space. For every cozy pair you give, a pair goes to someone experiencing homelessness.
Pause & Breathe Meditation Necklace by Uncommon Goods — $48
This necklace from Uncommon Goods helps fund mindfulness programs for underserved communities. A beautiful piece of jewelry that carries genuine intention.
Nourishing Soap Collection by Hand in Hand — $22
Hand in Hand donates a bar of soap and one month of clean water access for every bar purchased — addressing two global health crises simultaneously. A bath gift that does real good. From Amazon.
Campaign for Change Candles by Uncommon Goods — $38 each
Designed by artists from underrepresented communities, Campaign for Change candles benefit social justice initiatives through artist royalties and direct donations. Beautiful, meaningful, and conversation-starting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a gift a 'gives back' gift?
It's a purchase with a direct social-impact tie — a percentage of proceeds donated, a job created, or a one-for-one giving model — so the gift does something beyond the transaction itself.
What's a good 'gives back' gift under $20?
Hand in Hand's soap collection ($22) donates a bar of soap and a month of clean water access for every bar purchased, and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake Relief Bracelet by Pura Vida ($7) is an even smaller-budget option.
What's a good edible 'gives back' gift?
Greyston Bakery's Benevolent Brownies ($35) are made by a bakery with an open hiring policy — anyone who wants a job gets one — so the gift directly funds employment for people who face barriers to work.
