The Best Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts That Give Back
If you're like any of us here at Cause Roast, you're probably looking for unique and socially conscious gifts this Christmas. That's why we've put together a list of our favorite holiday gifts that give back! Similar to Cause Roast, the following brands and products are devoted to helping make the world a better place and we love supporting other "co-inspirers" and "do-gooders". Happy shopping!
SOMA Holiday Bundle
$63.99
Limited-edition bundle that includes a Soma Carafe and a white 17oz Glass Water Bottle. Originally $79.99, now specially priced at $63.99 for a limited time. As always, a portion of this sale will be donated back to charity: water's mission to end the global water crisis.
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Mitscoots The Kelly Women's Snowflake Socks
$15
Named for a wonderful girl that has been supporting the Mitscoots mission from the very start. With a love for fashion, northern weather and helping those in need, she has been a spirit of endless inspiration. Stylish, warm and 2x thick. The Mitscoots snowflake pattern is part of their "Pattern of Giving". Crafted with 2x thickness, signature arch support & seamless toe construction, this sock is where it's at for showing that you know what it means to do more with your socks.
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The Giving Keys Matte Black Key Necklace
$42
Originally inspired by a New York hotel room key, the Classic Necklace has been a mainstay at The Giving Keys from day one. This piece can be paired with everyday trends to add the perfect amount of inspiration to your outfit. The Giving Keys aims to inspire the world to pay it forward, so they’ve built it into how they do business. Through their social impact employment model, every product you purchase supports job creation for people transitioning out of homelessness.
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Accompany Vanilla Bean Alpaca Throw/Blanket
$115
These Alpaca throws are thin, lightweight yet extremely warm. Made from Peruvian Alpacas fibers, the throws are luxuriously soft and warm; making them must have accessories for those chilly nights indoors. Working directly with skilled Ecuadorian artisans in a small region outside of Quito, all of Accompany's alpaca products are hand woven on wood looms, using the same traditional methods that the artisans have used for hundreds of years. Each product at Accompany is certified fair-trade and handcrafted by artisans all around the world with the goal of supporting, partnering with, and empowering at-risk/marginalized communities.
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Good Spread Natural Peanut Butter with Honey
$7
All-natural peanut butter and honey with no trans fat and no hydrogenated oils - a match made in heaven! You won't feel guilty eating this by the spoonful because when you buy a jar of Good Spread, you send a treatment of MANA Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food to a malnourished child. We believe that the collective action of socially conscious consumers can put a dent in global malnutrition. Four delicious, organic flavors to choose from. One lifesaving mission!
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Sevenly Hope Runs Deep Women's Long Sleeve
$40
Whether lounging around the house or hitting the town, this cut is perfect for effortless world change style. Sevenly contributes $7 from each purchase toward food and water relief through Convoy of Hope.
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Krochet Kids Int'l. World's Greatest Beanie
$50
The World's Greatest Beanie combines functionality, superior quality, and deep consideration for both the planet and the people involved with making it. Krochet Kids Int'l. provide life-changing job opportunities to women in need. With each purchase you make they introduce you to the woman who made your product and invite you to visit her online profile to learn more about her.
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Prink Topo Wood Smartphone Case
$29.95
Born in a garage in 2011, Prink has created innovative, unique products for you to enjoy. Premium quality accessories aren’t basics, they’re essentials. All Prink accessories are handmade in that tradition of quality and sustainability in Portland, Oregon. Prink's lifestyle products and accessories for digital devices use a combination of responsibly sourced and American-made materials, including wood and bamboo. Through their sustainable practices and good works programs, Prink takes great strides to make a positive impact on its community and the world at large. Prink is also a member of the Fair Labor Association and sources the majority of its wood through distributors certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
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Heifer International Hand-Knitted Christmas Ornament
$12
Hand-knitted by women from the Lake Titicaca region of Peru, these fine, 100-percent alpaca wool ornaments will make a whimsical addition to any tree. They focus on enhancing the capacity of vulnerable small-scale farmers, especially women, to secure their livelihoods. Multiplied by strong social capital and women’s empowerment, their work results in a sustainable solution to world hunger and poverty.
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Z Organic Shoes Great White Originals
$55
"Coastal Inspired" footwear. Crafted for sandy toes, campfire stories, and summer surf adventures! Slide your feet into the California Vibes you've been searching for. Sporting an understated profile, these California-inspired casuals give your feet an appealing contrast against cement sidewalks and sandy boardwalks alike. Great for professional settings, or evenings out. These eco-friendly shoes are made with 100% sustainably sourced and organic materials, and developed to help protect Peru's indigenous people from exploitation.
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Alter Eco Dark Salt Malt Chocolate Bar Pack
$44.28
Alter Eco is on a mission to inspire global transformation through ethical relationships with small-scale farmers, and an integral sustainability orientation at every point on the supply chain. And, they make incredible chocolates! Of course you can buy a single bar at a time but who ever heard of such a thing... chocolate is even better when shared. This particular bar has a crispy kid-like crunch of a malt ball and coveted Fleur de sel de Guérande and is certified organic and fair-trade.
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