52 Meaningful Gifts That Give Back to Great Causes

For the person in your life who already seems to have everything, skip a physical present in favor of something to help them create an amazing new memory: an experiential gift. Tinggly allows you to choose from hundreds of experience packages ranging from adrenaline adventures to culinary tastings, with romantic getaways and travel opportunities in over 100 countries. There's no expiration date, and with every purchase the company is committed to cleaning 11 pounds of plastic from different places around the world.

Calling all animal lovers! Start your mornings off right by knowing that your daily cup of coffee is helping a furry friend. All proceeds from Grounds & Hounds Rescue Roast are donated to new rescue organizations every month. Currently, all profits from Rescue Roast go to the Beagle Freedom Project, which rescues and re-homes animals used for lab testing, as well as advocating for legislation to ban animal testing.

MudLOVE is known for their 100 percent handmade and customizable products, which make sentimental and affordable gifts. Get the hard-to-shop-for person in your life a custom stamped bracelet that's one of a kind and does the world some good. This Indiana-founded pottery boutique has a noble mission to donate one week's worth of water access for every product sold through its partnership with Water for Good.

Buy this colorful quartet of natural, lightly fragranced soaps in unique scents like Island Mimosa and Cactus Blossom, and for each bar sold, Hand in Hand will give a bar and a month of clean water to a community in need.

This delicate necklace sports a small charm that packs a big reminder to believe — in yourself, in others, and the future. Proceeds from all Giving Key products help provide jobs and other support to people who are transitioning out of homelessness.

A portion of the proceeds from these hand-selected succulents benefit organizations that support access to safe water. They come in a cleverly designed planter gift box and include a water dropper, making a plant parent's job even easier.

This sweet treat will make loved ones jump for joy. And with a refrigeration shelf life of 45 days, it's a gift that'll keep a loved one's taste buds happy for a month and a half (though they'll likely devour this delicious cookie dough set even sooner). What’s even sweeter is that a portion of each purchase is donated to organizations committed to reducing the stigmas around mental health and addiction recovery.

For every sale of hand and body soap or haircare products on Soapbox, a bar of soap is donated to a person in need. Each product bears a special Hope Code, which allows you to see exactly what project your purchase helped support.

This gorgeous tote is made by a fair trade social enterprise in India using organic cotton, and the artwork is printed with eco-friendly inks. There are also handy interior pockets for a water bottle and cell phone. The best part: 10 percent of proceeds go towards fighting human trafficking and supporting survivors as they pursue their dream jobs. The Tote Project has a whole collection of totes that give back, including this Free to Be Kind design, a Free to Protect tote, and an adorable Free to Forage bag.

This state-pride keychain is pretty and practical, and an especially great pick for a loved one who's recently made a move to a new state (or, you know, someone who perpetually has tons of hometown pride). It'll make a great stocking stuffer, and with each purchase, a tree is planted.

If someone has been perfecting their cooking skills throughout the pandemic, then they'll appreciate this digital cookbook that features recipes from some of the top food and drink authors in the country. All proceeds benefit the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF), which helps thousands of workers in the restaurant community who have suffered financially due to the COVID crisis.

What could be better than giving a box full of delicious treats to your coworkers or sending a sweet and savory gift to grandma? This collection from Packed With Purpose spotlights Black-led Impact Partners and communities that support youth in need, eliminating hunger, and sustainable agriculture. Featured brands include Partake Foods, BLK & Bold, Pipcorn, Symphony Potato Chips, Oh-Mazing Food, and Nunbelievable.

Female-founded in Haiti with a mission to improve lives one handmade accessory at a time, Simbi enables positive change by providing clean water and sustainable jobs for Haitians. The manufacturing facility in Haiti has a zero-carbon footprint, and the company uses organic, biodegradable products and follows a philosophy of up-cycling. This special edition "My Choice" beaded charm bracelet is purple, a nod to the color chosen to represent dignity on the suffragette flag. Gift this to a loved one (of any sex) who believes in fundamental rights for women.

If you have a relative who is known to spill the family tea over their cup of English breakfast, this is the perfect gift. Each purchase comes with a thank you note from John himself and 5 percent of the earnings go towards the Special Olympics. Check out more Awareness socks on their website!

This cozy hooded sweatshirt takes the brand's bestselling design and combines it with a colorful spin in response to the "Don't Say Gay Bill." For each purchase, a LGBTQ+ affirming book is sent to a child.

This monthly care package for the college kid in your life is sure to bring a smile with all the self-care goodies packed inside, from tasty sweets to stress-busting treats like a body scrub or room spray to keep things zen during finals. For every 10 packages purchased, the company donates a cheerful care package to teens currently in the foster care system.

If you have a chopping whiz in the family or friend group, then they'll be excited to try out this sustainable kitchenware made from kitchen plastic scraps and renewable sugarcane. 50 percent of the company's profits also go to Heart of Dinner, which delivers nourishing food to Asian elders in NYC.

Alright, a travel toothbrush case may not be the most exciting gift, but it does make for a perfect-sized stocking stuffer. Plus, the case is made of FSC certified bamboo. The eco-friendly brand follows a one-to-one approach, so for every customer's purchase, they give a toothbrush to a child in the U.S. Not to mention, the company also visits schools around the country to teach kids about sustainability and personal health.

You can wrap your gifts in sustainable paper that also gives back thanks to Giftiply, which showcases artists' work while supporting a number of philanthropic organizations, including Be The Match and Best Friends Animal Society. With this "Let It Snow Leopards" paper, 33% of the purchase price goes to Wildlife Conservation Network. Plus, you can choose to pay more when you purchase and make an additional donation to the non-profit. The back side of each sheet includes information about the non-profit's mission, and a QR code your recipient can scan to learn about the artist as well as make their own donation to the non-profit.

Gift an ultra-soft tri-blend tee to the city dweller in your life. This crewneck combines bright lights with braille for a stylish and meaningful statement. 100 percent of the brand's profits go towards finding a cure to blindness.

Beelove's skin salve is made by Sweet Beginnings, an employment program that brings formerly incarcerated people back into the workforce.

This sleek, functional clutch is actually a diaper bag in disguise. It’s small enough for a quick run to the store, but large enough to fit the necessities such as a changing mat, diapers, and wipes. For every purchase, a portion of the proceeds are given to Every Mother Counts, which supports safe pregnancy and delivery for mothers everywhere.

Anyone who spends long days on their feet will appreciate this paraben-free, synthetic-free, and vegan foot soak to unwind. The company routinely partners with various organizations to donate their products to a good cause, including Soles4Souls in support of Ukrainian refugees and Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in support of sexual assault awareness.

Raise a glass to triumph throughout the year with a glass of Teneral. This women-owned wine brand is dedicated to helping support women. The Women's Health Collection features a bottle of Cabernet, Petit Syrah, and Bordeaux. For every trio sold, $10 gets donated to organizations that empower women and promote racial and gender equity.

Whether or not the person you're shopping for has hiked Zion or has the National Park on their bucket list, they will love this wildflower tank made of organic cotton free of fertilizers and pesticides. And they can feel strong and empowered walking around with this tee knowing that they are supporting a sustainable clothing brand that gave a $10,000 donation to Zion Forever.

Want to step up your favorite tea enthusiast's steeping routine?Consider this sweet and zesty blend from fair-trade loose leaf tea brand BLK & Bold, which donates percent of their profits to at-risk youth around the world.

Everyone can use a fresh backpack for all their essentials in the new year, whether for exciting travel plans on the horizon or simply heading to class each day. This stylish option packs in some giving back action, too. For each bag sold, Adventurist provides 25 meals to families in need across the country by buying excess bulk food through Feeding America and distributing it to food banks.

The coffee lover in your circle will swoon over this java-inspired candle, housed in a pretty recycled glass jar worth repurposing long after the invigorating scent of ground Arabica beans has burned off. Begonia & Bench partners with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for each candle sold, in addition to donating a portion of proceeds to non-profit organizations like Snow Leopard Trust and The Ocean Cleanup.

In addition to curating gluten-, peanut- and dairy-free recipes, Ground Up helps strengthen their community by providing job opportunities to women overcoming adversity through a special employment training program.

In blustery winter weather, moisturizing chapped lips and dry skin is a must. This Dignity Coconuts set, which includes raw coconut oil, a trio of lip balms, and an exfoliating loofah to smooth and nourish from head to toe, directly supports coconut farmers with debt relief, education, skills training, clean water, and more.

Minus taxes, every penny of this sweet moisturizer — made with hydrating cocoa butter and soothing shea butter — is donated to organizations focused on environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human rights.

With Book of Us, you can create a thoughtful (and custom!) keepsake to celebrate your first Christmas as a couple or send a book that tells your best friend what she means to you. Every book purchased gives back to the One Love Foundation, which supports education for young people about healthy relationships.

Presentation is everything, and Sticky Be Socks nails it. Each pack includes six pairs of socks and comes neatly tucked in a ready-to-gift box. For every pair of socks sold, a pair is donated to Baby2Baby, a nonprofit that provides diapers and other basic necessities to low-income children.

Few things are more satisfying than the feeling of a gel pen gliding smoothly across the page as you write. It only makes sense to gift that satisfaction to someone else! The donation of 5 percent of profits to Art Feeds, which helps kids navigate their emotions through art, is a perfect added bonus.

Searching for a gift that'll upgrade an otherwise mundane, everyday item you know they'll actually wear? This colorful, ultra-cushioned set of Pride-themed socks is a playful yet practical addition to any wardrobe, and gives back, too. With each pair purchased, Bombas donates a pair to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness.

Woven from recycled materials in a water-, dye- and chemical-free process, this wool blanket is a must-have for anyone who wants to be as cozy as possible this winter (which is everyone, right?). For every blanket purchased, Sackcloth & Ashes donates one to someone in need.

Help your loved one carry their confidence — literally — with this 24K gold-plated brass necklace. As a bonus, they’ll walk taller knowing a portion of the proceeds benefit Girls Inc.

Help a loved one stay hydrated and help give access to clean H2O to communities in need with this sleek hand-blown glass pitcher, which features a built-in filter that removes bacteria, parasites, lead, microplastics and 30+ additional contaminants. For every purchase, LifeStraw provides one year of safe water access to a child in need through its giveback program, which includes onsite education, training, and year-round support.

Available in yellow gold, rose gold, and silver, this adjustable, hypoallergenic stainless steel bracelet is a reminder that your heart never lies — especially when it comes to your health. For every bracelet purchased, MantraBand donates $5 to the American Heart Association.

There are a number of at-home spa kits on the market. But a portion of the proceeds from this kit by Klei — a sustainable beauty company based in Brooklyn, NY — support Brooklyn Community Foundation as well as Environmental Defense Fund. The skin-soothing set includes a pink clay mask made with coconut milk and chamomile, plus a spearmint and lavender pre-mask facial steam blend, to really deliver that full-fledged spa experience at home.

This coffee table book asks the thought-provoking question, "What is home?" and features answers from well-known contributors such as Tory Burch, Drew Barrymore, and Rachael Ray. A portion of proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry, which works to feed more than 11 million children in the United States who live in food-insecure homes.

Give the gift of organization with this handcrafted wooden tray that keeps all your desk accessories in one place. This gift gives back to the planet in not one but two great ways: It’s made of only sustainably sourced FSC-certified crafting materials, and Oakywood plants one tree for every product sold.

If your loved one hasn’t found peace of mind yet, give it to them in the form of this tote. Not only will they smile at the image (and appealing prospect) of a zen brain, but they’ll smile knowing 10 percent of the proceeds go to Mental Health America.

One five-star reviewer writes that this product is "the best purchase I’ve made to make my period less stressful," and over 800 positive customer reviews agree. Not only is a pair of these period undies equivalent to the absorbency of three tampons, but each purchase goes towards helping make sustainable period solutions accessible to all.

As cooler temperatures arrive, grant the gift of moisturized skin to your loved ones. This portable face humidifier comes in pretty hues like pearl, blush, and stone, and 10 percent of Hey Dewy's sales support clean water initiatives, including The Water Project.

Any child will be excited to welcome a new stuffed animal into their arms on their birthday. And this adorable elephant goes beyond being a cuddle buddy for the little one: One doll provides 10 meals for children in North America and around the globe.

This whimsical reversible quilt featuring a celestial motif is sure to fulfill any bedroom makeover desires. For every item sold from the Make-a-Wish collection, Lush Decor donates a portion of sales to Make-A-Wish America.

Know someone with the desire to travel, but fear of germs thanks to COVID has kept them grounded? Gift them an antimicrobial airplane seat cover. The set comes with a pillowcase, surgical mask, antibacterial wipes, and a travel mask. For an additional $10, you can have the seat cover monogrammed with initials.

All packaging is 100 percent recycled and for every kit purchased a tree is planted to compensate for the carbon emissions produced by aircraft through their partnership with Team Trees.

The shoe brand TOMS is well-known for its generous give back program, donating one third of profits to those working to build equity at the grassroots level. You can walk comfortably and confidently in this festive, metallic floral brocade-patterned pair of slip-on shoes, featuring plush faux fur lining to keep toes toasty throughout the chilly winter months.

Since 1985, Patagonia has put 1 percent of their profits toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. These comfortable and trendy baggy shorts are just one clothing item you could give (and which give back). But don't let us stop you from perusing their entire website.