The only thing better than giving the perfect gift is knowing you’re supporting an important cause at the same time.
It’s more important than ever to give back to our Boca Raton community and beyond this year, and we’ve made it easy to do so with our curated list of gifts that give back. Whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly stocking stuffer for your kids or a cozy buy for the homebody in your life, there’s something for everyone. Support the causes closest to your heart and spoil your loved ones for the holiday season with these charitable gift picks below.
Custom Jewelry
$10-$200 Beads Can Feed
I’m so excited that my favorite Boca Raton charity (Boca Helping Hands) has teamed up with Beads Can Feed this holiday season. When you order one of these gorgeous handmade Czech glass beaded bracelets, they give 100% of their proceeds to No Kid Hungry, Boca Helping Hands, and World Central Kitchen
UniquelyGifted
$10-$300 ETSY | Unicorn Children’s Foundation
This local Boca Raton non-profit is redefining what is possible by creating cradle to career pathways that help kids and young adults with special needs excel in their communities. The Uniquely Gifted Etsy shop features items like body butter bars, candles, dog treats and necklaces all made by people with unique abilities.
No Kid Hungry Tools for Change Spatula
$14.95 WILLIAMS SONOMA
Add an extra-special spatula to your home chef’s stocking this year. Williams Sonoma’s No Kid Hungry collection features 10 unique, celebrity-designed spatulas to choose from, and 30 percent of their retail price is donated to No Kid Hungry to fight childhood hunger. Want to make more of an impact? The No Kid Hungry collection also features 10 matching dish towels to round out the set.
Love Is Love Tea Towel Set
$19.95 (Set of 2) WILLIAMS SONOMA
Celebrate and support love with this cheerful rainbow towel set. Williams-Sonoma promises to donate 50 percent of the purchase price for these towels to support efforts of the Human Rights Campaign. The civil rights organization works tirelessly to end discrimination against LGBTQ people and create a world of equality for all.
St. Jude Honeycomb Chenille Throw Blanket
$45 - $89 WEST ELM
On Sale!
The homebody in your life will love lounging fireside in this buttery-soft chenille throw. Each blanket features a dimensional honeycomb weave and comes in your choice of golden oak, midnight blue, taupe or washed ruby red. Even better? West Elm promises to donate 50 percent of your purchase price to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
ASPCA Cat + Dog Mugs
$8.40 - $58 WEST ELM
On Sale!
Sip hot cocoa for a good cause with these darling cat and dog holiday mugs. West Elm promises to donate $1 to the ASPCA for every mug purchased with a minimum donation of $30,000 by January 31, 2021. Benefit the animal welfare organization with your choice of five furry mug designs. Feeling more charitable this year? Snag a set of two or four mugs to enjoy with family throughout the holiday season.
The Giving Keys Necklace
$45 THE GIVING KEYS
The key to personal happiness is giving back to those around you. Purchase this darling and dainty key necklace from The Giving Keys to support their effort to end homelessness. Each necklace purchased through The Giving Keys helps create jobs for those transitioning out of homelessness. The timeless necklace comes in gold, silver or rose gold finish and features your choice of three uplifting engraved phrases.
Peppermint Chocolate Animal Rescue Candle
$24.99 ETSY | RESCUECANDLE
Celebrate the season with a delicious scented candle from Rescue Candle. This peppermint chocolate soy candle is hand-poured in a classic Mason jar and will consume your home with a fresh and wintry fragrance that lingers for hours. Our favorite part? The makers at Rescue Candle donate 15 percent of their proceeds towards animal rescue charities, and each candle comes with its very own donation card.
Hand in Hand Bar Soap Set
$19.99 (Pack of 4) HAND IN HAND SOAP
'Tis the season to treat your inner circle to some fancy bar soap. The Hand in Hand assorted bar soap set is a must-have on your holiday shopping list because the company donates one month of clean water and one bar of soap to children in Haiti for every bar of soap sold. Hand in Hand has donated over 1.6 million bars of soap to date and has built four wells to provide clean water for those in need. The set comes with four fragrances: cactus blossom, citrus grove, sea salt and lavender. Bonus: The soaps are made with environmentally-conscious materials.
Give Back to Nature Candle
$24 UNCOMMON GOODS
One can never have too many candles, right? This Canopy-scented candle will wrap your home in a mix of teakwood, water lily and eucalyptus notes that will linger for hours after burning. Each candle comes in a recycled-glass vessel and promises a 50-hour burn time. Give Back to Nature Candles also donates a portion of each candle sale to one of three charitable organizations based on the candle purchased. Purchasing this refreshing fragrance will lead to a donation to Amazon Watch, aiding their efforts to stop the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.