Today we wanted to give a shout out to some other (really fantastic) handmade businesses that donate a portion of their sales to a cause. As the holiday gift giving season approaches, please consider supporting a business that gives back to the community in some way.
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Untamed Supply makes nature-inspired soy wax candles made with lead-free cotton wicks and fine fragrances. Owner E.J. Wood "has a knack for capturing nature’s pheromones." Based in Kansas City, E.J. donates 3% of sales to National Parks. |
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b.e.happe designs is a modern, handmade knit and crochet accessory shop in Des Moines, IA. Brooke donates a handmade hat to Blank Children's Hospital every time someone makes a purchase from her shop. Find b.e.happe on social media: |
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Support the T sells hand printed trans & queer positive apparel & merchandise created in Detroit, MI.
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Lu & Ed products are one-of-a-kind eco-friendly monster toys & toy storage bags, handmade in Asheville, NC using textile discards. Cody hand sews all her creations in a tiny home studio while mothering two awesome kiddos. $1 from every monster adopted through her shop is donated to pay outstanding school lunch debts. |
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Cirque Cadia Cosmetics combines a love of the circus with a passion for makeup. The vibe of their branding is so much fun! Abigail donates a portion of every purchase to the Seattle Area Feline Rescue in Shoreline, WA. Find Cirque Cadia on social media: |
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Slightly Stationery makes chuckle-worthy products that remind us of the value the handwritten note. Alicia donates a percentage of her sales to organizations that support education initiatives for girls around the world. |
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And, as always, Thumbprint Soap donates a portion of every sale to animal rescues. Our favorite rescue is Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids. We are proud to have donated nearly $700 to various animal rescue organizations since February of 2016 (and that's just when we started keeping track). |
Do you know of a business that gives back? We'd love for you to tell us about them!
Comments (3 Responses)
Carol
Great gift ideas Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca Dillon
What great gift ideas! I love making my own handmade gifts, but always try to also buy handmade when I’m short on time or can’t quite craft that perfect gift myself.
03 December, 2019
Katie Adams
I’m too busy with making for my business this time of year to make gifts, too, so I support handmade businesses as much as possible when Christmas shopping. I wish everyone would!