Gifts That Give Back
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As we enter the final month of 2020 and the coronavirus surges across the nation, we are looking forward to hunkering down at home with our loved ones and focusing on all things cozy, healthy and festive. Simple daily pleasures and the comforting seasonal smells, sounds and flavors are on the menu for the Site Selection Services family. Cue the twinkling lights, hot cocoa, egg nog, letters to Santa and perfectly cheesy holiday movies!
When it come to shopping this holiday season, supporting local businesses has never been more important, it’s a win-win to embrace the “shop small” ethos and make thoughtful purchases that have a ripple effect of positivity. Did you know that it can even improve your own health to give gifts that give back? True story. Studies show that any act of altruism yields positive physical and mental effects. According to the Cleveland Clinic, side benefits of selfless acts include lower blood pressure and stress levels, increased self-esteem, less incidence of depression, longer lifespan and even greater happiness. Sign us up for that! Here’s a short list of some of our favorite resources and brands that can help us all put our money where our heart is this holiday season.
Packed with Purpose thoughtfully curates gifts with brandable, high-quality products handpicked from “Purposeful Purveyors” that create a positive societal impact.
The Riviera Towel Company makes premium Turkish throws, towels and blankets in an array of colors, styles and patterns. We love that 5% of their net profits are donated to several marine agencies working to heal and protect our oceans
The Giving Keys jewelry line hand-stamps various styles with inspirational and personalized words like “Believe,” “Dream” and “Love.” You're encouraged to embrace your word, and then pay it forward by passing the piece along to someone you feel needs the message more than you. As it that weren’t sweet enough, they help individuals struggling with homelessness through employment opportunities.
Gifting Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. is perfect for the animal lovers in your life. 100% of all profits generated from their Rescue Roast Blend are donated to a new rescue organization every month. We smell a stocking stuffer!
Miir makes premium stainless-steel vessels for coffee, beer, wine and food, all of which rely on three things at their core: water, earth and the relationship people have with both. A portion of their revenues fund projects focused on clean water, a healthy environment and strong communities. Cheers to that!
Outdoor adventure retailer Cotopaxi’s mantra is “gear for good.” They donate 1% of their revenues to addressing poverty and supporting community development. The sustainably minded company takes ethics into account during every phase of their products’ lifecycle—from design to manufacture and sale. And the gear is super cute, to boot!
Love Your Melon sells cozy beanies to help children battling cancer. Fifty percent of their net profits is given to nonprofit organizations around the world that create therapeutic experiences and fund charitable programming initiatives for children and families battling cancer. And we’re going into beanie season, so…!
Purpose jewelry is handcrafted by young women escaping human trafficking. 100% of proceeds go to their non-profit, International Sanctuary, to provide their artisans with fair wages, education and holistic care.
The Parks Project promotes, protects and preserves public lands through their cool collections of goods that help fund specific projects in our parks. Shop apparel, home goods, art, books and more that celebrate beloved destinations in the Great Outdoors.
Omni Hotels’ “Say Good Night to Hunger” program gives back to the non-profit Feeding America, which provides nutritious meals for food banks to feed children, families and seniors in communities across the United States. Buy a gift certificate knowing that one meal is donated for every single completed hotel stay—plus you’ll be supporting our struggling travel industry during their time of need.
