This time of year, it’s nice to take a moment with a mug of cocoa and a nice cozy sweater, along with a deep breath of gratitude for all we have. And what better time than now to also take a look at how your clothing and accessories purchases can do double-duty by benefiting others!
Twice As Warm—Twice As Warm is a winter clothing company that matches every purchase of one of their scarves, hats or pairs of gloves with a donation of the same clothing to people in need. Using this “buy-one, give-one model,” they supply local shelters and organizations in need of cold-weather clothing. Their mission is helping people in need stay warm with new winter clothing.
Feed Projects.com—Hunger is the greatest risk to health worldwide, and a daily reality for 795 million people. But with every beautiful bag (and accessory and tee-shirt) Feed Projects sells, this company is making a dent in that number—and a difference to hungry children globally.
BridesforaCause.com—If you or someone you love in the Seattle/Tacoma area is in the market for a wedding dress (or has one to donate), be sure to check them out. They resell gently used wedding gowns to support a variety of local and national nonprofit charities. Other bridal dress resell venues can also be found here.
For more ideas about spending thoughtfully as well as wisely, check out this blog from a few months ago. And now we want to know: Have you ever made a purchase that helped support a good cause? We’d love to hear about it. Just leave us a comment below!Resources:
Thanks for the ideas! Another organization I really enjoy supporting is 4Ocean. They make beautiful bracelets from recycled glass bottles and recycled plastic water bottles, and each bracelet purchased funds the removal of 1 lb. of trash from the ocean. I love the direct impact, and the bracelets make great gifts!
I’m newer to the environmental side, but I make donations to STAR Alaska, the Human Society, Kids Food Basket in Grand Rapids, and recycle weekly. I also use leaves for fertilizer, and grow my own vegetables with composted soil.
Thanks, Megan, for making a positive difference in the world!
Love this!! Twice as Warm is awesome!!
I always use smile.amazon.com when I shop through Amazon, b/c I can help donate to an organization close to my heart, Columbus Cocker Rescue. I also use Community Rewards through Kroger (grocery chain) which also donates to CCR. The money comes out of the company’s profits, so it doesn’t cost me anything, but it directly impacts the cause I choose to support.
What a great blog post! Thanks for sharing! <3