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Charitable Gifts That Give Back, to Support a Cause You Feel Good About

Do good, feel good.

By Elisabeth Narine, Katherine Pittman and Zarah A. Kavarana
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Sometimes, finding a gift that's useful or pretty to look at just isn't enough. Luckily, there are plenty of notable giftworthy products from brands that are committed to giving back.

In addition to donating to charities that can help your community and beyond, consider one of these gifts that give back that’ll conjunctively support noble causes at no additional cost to you. The gift ideas in this list help the environment, those less fortunate, social justice causes, and animals in need, so you can feel good about buying them. Plus, these gifts are from businesses that continually do their part to involve you in making the world a better place and spreading the word about organizations doing the same.

So, if you're looking to give a gift that gives back, support businesses that give back, or just learn more about places you can donate directly to, you've come to the right place. Here's a variety of woman-owned, Black-owned, Latinx-owned, LGBTQ-owned, and mission-driven businesses to support.

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Charity Scratch-And-Win

Charity Scratch-And-Win
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Charity Scratch-And-Win

$23 at givelottolove.com

Through partnerships with a number of charities, including WaterIsLife and Rise Against Hunger, Lotto Love puts a charitable spin on the good old scratch-and-win ticket. This is a great gift that gives back for those who already have everything!

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Alltrue Subscription Box

Alltrue Subscription Box
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Alltrue Subscription Box

Not sure what your recipient will like? Alltrue's socially conscious subscription service will send them a selection of full-sized lifestyle products from brands that are working to make the world a better place.

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Socks that Protect Penguins

Socks that Protect Penguins
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Socks that Protect Penguins

Everything Conscious Step makes gives back to one of its 17 non-profit partners, including The Trevor Project, Water.org, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, so you can be sure you’re getting a gift that gives back.

Choose from a variety of cozy, sustainable socks like these best-selling socks that protect penguins that support Oceana — the largest advocacy organization focused solely on oceans — to restore and protect ocean wildlife.

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Plantable Graphite Pencils

Plantable Graphite Pencils
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Plantable Graphite Pencils

Make the planet proud with these plantable pencils — the perfect back-to-school gift that gives back for your kiddo! The eco-friendly pencils are made from natural and biodegradable components that can be recycled back into the ground and bloom into basil, flax, or thyme.

Although this isn't technically a charity, we believe giving back to Mother Earth should not be dismissed.

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Threadbare Ring

Threadbare Ring
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Threadbare Ring

Slip this gold ring around your finger for a subtle feminine look with a sly edge. Philanthropy has been ingrained in Catbird’s DNA since its inception.

They work with a range of organizations, like the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and Food Bank for New York City, which gives back to underserved areas of the community.

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Citrus & Cedarwood Body Set

Citrus & Cedarwood Body Set
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Citrus & Cedarwood Body Set

Bravo Sierra is the first company to make personal care products specifically for the military. They used members of the U.S. military for testing as well as research and development, and believe that if they’re good enough for them, then they're good enough for you!

The company also donates 5% of all revenue to the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs. This body set has all you need to wash and prevent odor all day long.

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Cupanion Bottle

Cupanion Bottle
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Cupanion Bottle

Every time your gift recipient refills this 18-ounce Cupanion bottle, clean water is given to a person in need. And if they have a favorite reusable water bottle? You can buy a tag with a bar code on it to turn that water bottle into a Cupanion.

More: Give Your Healthcare Hero One of These Cool Gifts

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Hand Poured Candle

Hand Poured Candle
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Hand Poured Candle

We firmly believe that a person can never have too many candles, especially ones that help support a worthy cause. By purchasing a candle from OneGrid, you're giving a solar light to a person living without electricity in a rural part of the world.

This gift that gives back comes in six different scents and is made with 100% soy and coconut wax.

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Hanx Ground Coffee Bags

Hanx Ground Coffee Bags
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Hanx Ground Coffee Bags

Hanx is a new coffee brand launched by Tom Hanks, and 100% of profits go toward supporting veterans and their families. Currently there are three different types of products available: bags of ground coffee, coffee pods, and coffee sticks (which are made for drinking on-the-go).

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Care Bears Chocolate Bar

Care Bears Chocolate Bar
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Care Bears Chocolate Bar

This rainbow-colored Care Bears bar from Compartés is infused with five different flavors, perfect for any chocolate lover on your list. 10% of all sales of this limited-edition treat will go towards Lady Gaga’s Born This Way foundation which supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder world.

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Herringbone Chain Necklace

Herringbone Chain Necklace
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Herringbone Chain Necklace

Wear bling that gives back! AWE jewelry was founded by a three-time cancer survivor who donates 20% of each sale to the brand's national charity partners — Cancer Care, Nami, The Trevor Project, and RAINN. This herringbone chain necklace is great for layering or rocking on its own.

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24/7® Classic Uplift Plunge Bra

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24/7® Classic Uplift Plunge Bra

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Thirdlove's comfortable, size-inclusive undergarments take the drama out of bra-buying with half-cup options that double the amount of available sizes compared to other brands. This plunge bra features removable pads to give you a customizable lift.

Their charitable values extend to organizations like I Support the Girls, Soles4Souls, and Good360, where bras are donated to help every woman feel comfortable and confident. They've donated over $50 million in bras to date.

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Porter Insulated Bottle

Porter Insulated Bottle
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Porter Insulated Bottle

W&P sells reusable, dishwasher and microwavable safe kitchenware and to-go products. Each purchase of this insulated water bottle will feed two families. It features a leakproof lid, a nonslip silicone grip, and a double-walled, vacuum-insulated stainless steel core to keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12.

You can even personalize it to make it an extra special gift.

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Skull Crushing Espresso High-Caffeine Coffee

Skull Crushing Espresso High-Caffeine Coffee
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Skull Crushing Espresso High-Caffeine Coffee

This coffee is seriously lit! Made by actual firefighters and sourced from environmentally-friendly farms in Honduras, Fire Dept. Coffee is made with both people and the planet in mind.

Get buzzed off of caffeine and feel-good vibes knowing that a portion of every sale is donated to firefighter-, veteran-, or military-assistance programs.

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Rooibos Tea

Rooibos Tea
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Rooibos Tea

Have a cup of positivitea with My Red Tea, a sustainable, organic tea brand that donates 10% of profits to support education in rooibos farming communities.

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White Speckled Cuffed Beanie

White Speckled Cuffed Beanie
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White Speckled Cuffed Beanie

Love Your Melon was founded with the goal to put a hat on every child battling cancer in America. Buy this cozy knit beanie, and 50% of the profits will go to the brand's nonprofit partners in the fight against pediatric cancer.

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Almond Creme Bar Soap

Almond Creme Bar Soap
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Almond Creme Bar Soap

Suds up sustainably with consciously cleansing soaps that are made with organic shea and cocoa butters, instead of harmful palm oil to keep hands clean and the environment happy.

A generous bonus: With every bar you buy, Hand in Hand will donate soap and clean water to a child in need.

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The 100% Human Crew

The 100% Human Crew
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The 100% Human Crew

Everlane's charitable 100% Human Being collection features cozy printed tees and sweatshirts that make a statement while promoting solidarity. With every purchase from the line, Everlane will donate 10% of the shirt cost to the ACLU in support of racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and protecting every person's right to protest.

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Personal Water Filter

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Personal Water Filter
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Personal Water Filter

Now 12% Off

Everyone deserves access to clean water, and LifeStraw guarantees it — whether you can afford its famous portable water filter or not.

With every purchase, their charitable Give Back Program provides a child in need with safe drinking water for an entire school year.

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Urban Native Era 'You Are On Native Land' Dad Cap

Urban Native Era 'You Are On Native Land' Dad Cap
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Urban Native Era 'You Are On Native Land' Dad Cap

In case you needed a reminder, this cap says it all. The embroidered phrase ‘You Are On Native Land’ comes from an Indigenous perspective and is intended for everyone (including the wearer) — and is meant to ignite conversation around the important topic.

As part of Faherty's 360 Native commitment, they donate products and funds to various Indigenous organizations, including EarthGuardians, 4kinship, and IllumiNative.

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Elisabeth Narine

Elisabeth Narine is an Associate Editor at Best Products where she researches gift ideas for every occasion — her work can also be found on BuzzFeed and Forbes Vetted. When’s she not writing, she enjoys rewatching her favorite TV shows and cooking with her boyfriend.  

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Associate Editor

Katherine (Katie) is the associate editor of Best Products, where she gathers unique gift ideas, tests out buzzy products, and puts too many items in her cart for research — her work can also be found on MyDomaine, Byrdie, and Oprah Daily. When she isn’t writing, you can most likely find her tending to her 50+ plants, starting a new DIY home improvement project, or playing with her puppy, Olive. 

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Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.

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