Handmade Gifts That Give Back

Posted by Katie Adams on September 29, 2019

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.

	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. Find Untamed Supply on social media: Instagram Facebook
	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: Instagram Facebook
	Support the T sells hand printed trans & queer positive apparel & merchandise created in Detroit, MI. Owner Liam Vella donates a percent of each purchase toward funding transition-related expenses for those in need. Find Support the T on social media: Instagram Facebook
	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. Find Lu & Ed on social media: Instagram Facebook
	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: Instagram Facebook
	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. Find Slightly Stationery on social media: Facebook Instagram
	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).