Happy International Day of Charity! Here’s how you can support charities and non-profits through purchases.
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been an active participant in charities and non-profit organizations. I did Relay for Life, Red Cross (not anymore, they’re problematic), MedLife, Toms, Inicitativa Comunitaria (local non-profit), and many many more. My parents did a really good job in involving me in these, and I’m proud to have grown to continue with those practices.
Growing up I found it odd that some people didn’t participate in any charitable event or were even interested in donating small amounts, and some people just downright don’t want to give anything without receiving something back. Now I understand that participating in charities and non-profits requires a lot; time, money, energy, physical function, and/or emotional availability. Fortunately, times have changed. Long gone are the days where you have to spend 24hrs relaying for a charity. Today donating or being an active participant of a charity can be done by purchasing a product and/or service. Thanks to the internet, there are seemingly endless opportunities to do just this and support charities and non-profits all year long!
I’ve personally become a fan of this method. Many of the companies that I purchase from on the regular offer what I like to call “givebacks”. That’s when the consumer purchases a product they need and the company offers a giveback in the form of a percentage of the sale to a charity/non-profit or in equal amount of product to a person or charity in need.
VeggieJeva has given me the opportunity to become an affiliate with many brands, some of which offer givebacks in their own way. Bellow, I’ll share my top 10 brands that give back in one way or another. Make your priority today and every day to support charities and non-profits through your regular purchases!
How To Support Charities and Non-profits Through Purchases:
Organi Cup
I purchased my first Organi Cup in January 2019 and have never looked back. Not only is their focus on positive environmental impact, but also on cultural and social scales. Their recent initiatives include a period education program, donation of cups to sex workers, and partnering with projects like WoMena, Freedom 4 Girls, and Freedom Link. So far they’ve donated 15k menstrual cups. If you’ve been wanting to take the leap into using menstrual cups as a sustainable and affordable way to have periods, this is your sign!
Pura Vida
I learned about Pura Vida back in 2017 through Hailey Miller, and I’ve been a fan ever since! Giving back is the core of Pura Vida, as they’ve been providing sustainable employment to artisan communities in Central America since the very beginning. Today they’ve expanded to so much more. Not only are artisan communities benefiting, but also many charities like Rainforest Trust, WWF, One Tree Planted, Project Cat, National Parks Conservation Association, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Mental Health America, and Anxiety & Depression Association of America. This is the chance to purchase jewelry that you know exactly where it comes from.
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Goli Nutrition
I started working with Goli from the very beginning! In fact, they were the first company to make me an affiliate! They’re an affordable way to get your daily dose of B12 while also tasting amazing! This is one of the companies that offer to donate equal to or more than the amount of product you purchase. For every purchase made, Goli provides a child in need with a 6-month supply of vitamins through their partnership with Vitamin Angels.
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Simply Straws
Straws for a Cause is Simply Straw’s way to participate in 1% for the Planet. They contribute by donating a minimum of 1% of their gross income to the benefiting organizations like 5Gyers, BCorp, Keep a Breast, Non-Toxic Revolution, Plastic Pollution Coalition, and Protect Our Winters. Your purchase encourages the work of so many inspiring activists and groups, to continue educating the public on the hazard of plastic in our world.
Earthlove
Earthlove aims to bring more nature into your life by curating a subscription box filled with botanicals and nature-inspired goods. A portion of each purchase gets donated to a different nature-based cause each season so you can give back to our ecosystem.They’ve partnered with Nature Bridge, One Tree Planted, Boreal Songbird Initiative, The Xerces Society, and the Coral Reef Alliance. Each season you can enjoy up to 10 carefully hand-selected environmentally friendly products to help you live better for less.
Osea Malibu
Osea Malibu focuses on providing clean beauty by making products 100% free of any animal-derived ingredients, like lanolin, beeswax, carmine, and more. But here not only do animal rights matter, but they also have a commitment towards sustainability, renewable energy, and are climate-neutral certified. Your purchase helps support organizations like Kiss the Ground, A Sense of Home, Surfrider Foundation, Mission Blue, and Cancer Schmancer.
Dr. Brite
Dr. Brite is a woman-led health and wellness brand that produces safe and effective solutions for the entire family (yes, pets included!). Their products are free of toxic chemicals, naturally derived, and plant-based, without animal testing or wasteful packaging. Dr. Brite donates 5% of their revenue in the form of product or cash donations to non-profits like Breast Cancer Fund and Jamboree Housing Corporation. This includes large donations of oral care products to people and pets in need, and they also arrange paid volunteer days!
Coala Tree
Coalatree designs eco-minded outdoor gear and apparel for adventurers. When were founded in 2010, one of their goals was to give back to the environment and community. They’ve been successfully doing so by partnering with organizations like Adopt-a-Native-Elder, Blankets For The Homeless, Caring For Our Canyons, Outsiders Ball, And Supporting At-risk Youth In The Wilderness.
Borboleta
Borboleta is a handbag brand started in 2012 that creates cruelty-free, vegan, and ethically-produced bags. For me, this is one of the most affordable vegan bag brands out there because they have a direct-to-consumer strategy, where they remove middleman fees and offer fair pricing, without sacrificing quality. For every bag purchased, Borboleta donates to breakfast and educational programs of The Ocean of Wisdom Foundation. They’ve also donated thousands of books for the library, medical supplies, bicycles, art supplies, science supplies for 2,000 students across 16 rural schools in Thailand.
Rice Love
Rice Love is a brand that creates products for people who love the planet. They design tote bags and backpacks utilizing eco-friendly, cruelty-free materials. For every item Rice Love sells, they give a kilo of rice to a family in need. And they’re committed to showing you the proof since every item comes with a unique tag number that can be used to find the photo and story of the family that YOU have fed!
Please spread the word today about International Day of Charity. You can find more information on all of these brands on each of their website; as for the charities they support, take a look at their website or call them directly for further details. Whether you buy the products or not, remember that this type of initiative should be seen as a bonus, and not a substitute for making a contribution, whether that’s time, money, or online activism.
Let’s make better brand choices every day that give back! Support charities and non-profits through your regular purchases.
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