Get Cultured — December 10, 2013 at 2:25 pm

Gifts That Keep on Giving

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Holiday seasons can be a royal pain in the butt. It’s almost impossible to find the perfect gift for your loved ones these days. So give a gift that keeps on giving, with these amazing philanthropic presents.

shauns

For any fashion savvy friend in your life, the Shauns Holiday Collection is not only super fly, with glasses handcrafted in Italy, but the purchase also helps provide a pair of vision glasses and sponsored an eye exam for an individual in a developing community. With the sale of each pair of sunglasses, Shauns provides these services through their Give Sight program. Sunglasses range from $295-$385. 

belvedere red

A bottle of alcohol is always a great gift. Make it even better with (Belvedere)Red, which is a limited edition bottle available until the end of December. Fifty percent of the proceeds of each vodka bottle sold will benefit the Global Fund, which helps to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. The beautiful bottle retails for just $29.

links jewelry

Links Jewelry knows that many a fashionista likes to do good while they shop. That’s why 10% of sales from every bracelet sold go towards Sean Penn’s charity J/P Haitian Relief Organization, which is dedicated to saving lives and bringing sustainable programs to the Haitian people. The beautiful bracelets range in price from $179 to $559 and also come in men’s styles.
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Dr. Elizabeth Chabner Thompson is a radiation oncologist and patient navigator who is also the co-founder of Best Friends For Life. This company is dedicated to improving the patient experience and donates 15% of proceeds from each condition-related item sold to a charity providing research and support for that condition. The Axilla Pilla, the ultimate comfort pillow, was originally designed for women recovering from breast cancer. However, this heart-shaped hypoallergenic pillow is perfect for any weary traveler or hard-worker who needs something cozy and sells for just $20.
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Under Armour is currently selling two styles of sunglasses that benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, which benefits injured service members and their families. By purchasing either the Igniter glasses (above), or the Power glasses, you will be helping out America’s heroes. The sunglasses are perfect for skiers and range in price from $99.99 to $109.99.
belabumbum

For something cozy to sleep in, look no further than Belabumbum, a lingerie brand that has collaborated with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance on a camisole and panty set. Their ‘Supporting Women from Top to Bottom’ campaign gives 100% of proceeds towards the Alliance. The set can be purchased for $59, but each piece is also sold separately.

the home t

If home is where the heart is then The Home T knows what it’s doing. This philanthropic company boasts home pride with simple and soft tee’s. A portion of each sale goes to Multiple Sclerosis Research and they sell for a reasonable $28. Rep your home state!

1facewhite

Here’s something we can get on board with. 1FaceWatch is a new company that sells watches in different colors, each representing a different cause and charity. No matter what color you want to rock, guaranteed there’s a worthy cause it will support. Each watch sells for $40 and the website shows you exactly what buying one can do to change the world.
laughing man
Let’s face it. Most of the world runs on coffee these days, so why not buy some that gives back to society? Laughing Man, co-founded by Hugh Jackman, sells coffees, teas and hot chocolate, with 100% of its revenue going towards education, community development and new business development. For the holidays, check out this Around the World gift package, which includes coffees from three different continents.
bombas
Even if you aren’t an athlete, you definitely wear socks. Bombas is a new line of athletic-leisure socks with a mission to help the homeless. Bombas utilizes cutting edge technology to bring you the best, most comfortable and durable socks out there and for every pair bought, they donate one pair. Oh, and they’re super stylish, too.

 

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