GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK 2015

Whole, healthy, minimally processed, fair trade quinoa, rice, sugar and chocolate

www.alterecofoods.com also available at Whole Foods & Specs

Fair trade, one-of-a-kind baskets from throughout the African continent

http://basketsofafrica.com

Your purchase of new and used books supports literacy programs. Over 17 million books donated, over $21.5 million raised for literacy & libraries, and over 198 million books reused or recycled.

www.betterworldbooks.com

Hand-crafted beeswax candles and accessories – 10% of net profits dedicated to outreach, education, and sustainability efforts devoted to promoting sustainable beekeeping.

www.bigdipperwaxworks.com

With every backpack purchase, Bixbee donates a schoolbag with supplies to a kid in need.

www.bixbee.com

Jewelry, accessories, home - every product is handmade by a woman facing severe economic and social struggles; from human trafficking and war, to extreme poverty in Afghanistan, Cambodian, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Thailand, and Uganda.

www.buythechangeusa.org

A fair trade company representing over 100 small artisan groups from over 30 different countries – jewelry, accessories, home décor, and more

http://cometogethertrading.com

A fair-trade site supporting 32 artisan groups working in the effort to fight human trafficking, poverty, modern day slavery, and illiteracy – accessories, apparel, bags, bath & body, children, clothing, gifts, home, and jewelry.

www.delicatefortress.com/store/c/40-All.aspx

Socially responsible fashion handcrafted in Hohoe, Ghana using authentic textiles sourced in the Volta Region. The passionate, talented women and men who create the pieces are given an opportunity to build a foundation for a better life through education and skills training.

www.dellala.com

Journals, notebooks, and sketchbooks designed by global artists. With every book sold, a portion goes to building schools in impoverished nations.

http://denik.com

Certified green toys, pet supplies, printing, office, and home. A portion of sales support environmental organizations.

www.dolphinblue.com

Scarves, hats, and gloves hand-knit from Peruvian alpaca wool, sheep wool or cotton. Supports artisans in Lima, Junín and Puno, Peru.

www.emilimehandcrafted.com

Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, cocoa, and other foods

http://shop.equalexchange.coop

Handcrafted soap made with fair trade, sustainable products

http://fabledfrog.com

Shop fair trade, organic, USA-made, recycled, alpaca, vegan, reusable clothing and gifts for women, men, and children

www.fairindigo.com

Fair trade accessories from 225 artisans in Ecuador, Peru, Swaziland, and Vietnam

http://shopfaire.com

Fair trade artisan gifts, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories from Afghanistan, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Mexico, Tanzania, Columbia, Morocco, South Africa, and Peru

www.farandwidecollective.com

Beautiful scarves, leather products, and jewelry by women who have overcome

https://livefashionable.com

For every set of scrubs sold, FIGS gives a set to a healthcare provider in need – Caribbean, Central America, South America, Africa, Philippines

www.wearfigs.com

Freedom Stones is a project that restores hope to survivors of sex slavery in Thailand through training and employment of artisans. 100% of jewelry proceeds go towards the mission of freedom.

http://freedom-stones.ws

Each purchase of Freewaters footwear helps provide clean drinking water to those in need.

www.freewaters.com

Fair trade clothing, handbags, accessories, bath & body, jewelry, gifts, and handmade papers. Each item you buy helps a girl go to primary or secondary school through the GROW program (Girls' Right to Opportunity Worldwide).

www.globalgirlfriend.com

A monthly subscription box to inspire girls to believe they can BE and DO anything. Each crate contains an activity book, 2-3 hands-on activities, and creative play props for girls ages 4-8. Girls Can! Donates 10% of the proceeds from every crate purchased to nonprofit organizations working to empower women and girls.

www.girlscancrate.com

Award winning, eco-friendly science and craft kits for children ages 3-10. The company employees people with disabilities and is a member of 1% for the Planet.

www.greenkidcrafts.com

Eco-friendly retailer offering fair trade products – jewelry, home, gifts, accessories, handbags, wallets, books

http://thegreenseahorse.com

Fair trade toys plus gifts for the home, clothing, accessories,

www.greenheartshop.org

Hats, headbands, gloves, scarves and jewelry handmade in Bolivia. Greenola donates a percentage of profits to Solidarity Bridge, supporting its mission of health services and education.

http://greenolastyle.com

For every produce you purchase, Half United gives a week of meals to a child in need in Cambodia, Fiji, Haiti and the U.S.

www.halfunited.com

Business cooperative committed to the social development of indigenous Mayans, especially Mayan women, who represent 90% of their 700 weavers in the Yucatan

http://hammockboutique.com

Fair trade bags& purses, cards & stationery, home décor, indigenous art, jewelry & accessories, pottery, religious items, scarves and toys from artisans in fifteen countries

www.handcraftingjustice.org

Fair trade soaps made with ethically harvested and sustainable resources – for every bar purchased, Hand in Hand donates a bar of soap and provides a month of clean water to a child in need.

http://www.handinhandsoap.com/

Fairly-traded, eco-friendly, organic, hand-made women’s and men’s apparel from South America

www.indigenous.com

Each piece of Janji running apparel provides clean water in Ethiopia, Haiti, India, Kenya, Peru, Rwanda, Tanzania and the USA (Navajo).

http://runjanji.com

Fairtrade handbags, clutches, and wallets, from India

http://joynindia.com

A body care company with a mission to empower the people of Mauritania in the Sub-Saharan Desert, one of the most impoverished regions in the world. Their work promotes the cultivation of the Neem tree, one of the only plants known to thrive in this arid environment.

www.justneem.com

Change a life by buying a hat made by a highly vulnerable woman in Uganda or Peru

www.krochetkids.com

Unique t-shirts, totes and posters created entirely from the text of your favorite books. Litographs partners with the International Book Bank to send one new, high-quality book to a community in need for each poster, t-shirt, and tote bag sold.

www.litographs.com

Headphones and earbuds handcrafted from reclaimed wood – every pair sold helps provide hearing aids to a person in need through the Starkey Hearing Foundation.

http://lstnsound.co

Fairly-traded table linens, window treatments, scarves and bags designed, hand-dyed and woven in India –50% of profits support women impacted by HIV/AIDS in Zambia and provide educational support and vocational training to adolescent girls in India

www.neev.life

Every purchase of jewelry and ornaments creates dignity for women exploited by the sex trade through alternative employment.

http://store.nightlightinternational.com/

Fair trade ewelry, accessories, home & gift items from artisans in 13 countries. Noonday Collection provides jobs at living wages, no interest loans, scholarship programs, emergency assistance and long-term trade.

www.noondaycollection.com

One World Futbols are nearly indestructible – they never need a pump and never go flat. For every One World Futbol you buy, a second ball goes to a disadvantaged community such as refugee camps, war zones, disaster areas and inner cities.

www.oneworldfutbol.com/shop/one-world-futbol/

Clothing, totes, coasters and more featuring book cover artwork. For each product sold, one book is donated to a community in need through partner

www.outofprintclothing.com

Buy sustainable dog toys, treats, & leashes and help fund training, placement and support of dogs helping people in need – a 2% for Good company

www.planetdog.com

Every hand-poured candle purchased helps provide a living wage for the women of Prosperity Candle who have recently resettled from refugee camps and are working to build a brighter future for themselves and their families in the United States.

www.prosperitycandle.com A Week of Compassion partner organization

Purpose jewelry is handcrafted by survivors of modern-day slavery. 100% of the proceeds benefit International Sanctuary, a non-profit that provides holistic care for young women rescued from sex trafficking.

www.purposejewelry.org

Fairly-traded and eco-friendly apparel, jewelry, accessories, paper products, soaps and home decor – empowering women through design in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Pakistan, & the USA

www.ravenandlily.com

SAME SKY is a jewelry company that provides employment to women who are struggling to lift themselves out of poverty in Rwanda and New Jersey.

www.samesky.com

Every purchase of an ethically made soccer ball helps Senda provide soccer equipment to organizations working to improve lives through sports.

www.sendaathletics.com/soccer-balls/

Sales of pocket tees, hoodies, sweaters, tanks, hats, backpacks, and headphones support causes such as disaster relief, poverty relief, microfinance, health, education, environment, orphan care in countries throughout the world.

http://serengetee.com/

Fair trade * handmade * nonprofit: Sales of home décor, kitchen, apparel, jewelry, accessories, bags & totes, food, gifts empower artisans from 30 countries.

www.serrv.org

Fair trade gifts for the home, plus accessories and jewelry

www.sevenhopesunited.com

Fair trade shoes, sandals, flats, and boots from Ethiopia

www.solerebels.com

Footwear, leather bag, and accessory purchases support Ugandan women earning money for university.

www.ssekodesigns.com

Fair trade chocolate snacks

http://sweetriot.com Also available at Central Market and Whole Foods

Sword & Plough is a quadruple bottom line bag company that works with veterans to repurpose military surplus fabric into stylish bags. Ten percent of profits go to veterans initiatives.

www.swordandplough.com

Fair trade organic plush toys, handcrafted wooden toys, organic dolls, and more

www.taraluna.com/main_toys.htm

Fair trade magnetic wooden blocks made in Tegucigalpa, Honduras from responsibly harvested wood

www.tegu.com

Fair trade retail store – unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, home décor, art and sculpture, textiles, serveware, toys and accessories representing the diverse cultures of artisans in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East

www.tenthousandvillages.com 2424 Rice Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005

Jewelry made by Ugandan women from 100% recycled paper (99% of materials are locally sourced) – using fashion and design to empower women to rise above poverty. Check out the Bitsies for kids.

http://31bits.com/

Handmade bath, body and paper products – Thistle Farms is a residential program and social enterprise of women who have survived prostitution, trafficking, addiction, and homelessness.

http://store.thistlefarms.org

Buy-one – give-one shoes for women, men and children Toms also sells eyewear (sight restoration), bags (safe births) and coffee (safe water).

www.toms.com

Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, health & beauty, pantry items and gift sets – check out the fair trade subscription

http://tradeasone.com/shop/

Original (some exclusive) designs, responsible business practices (including fair wages), environmentally-friendly materials, resourceful packaging from a founding B Corporation

* Gifts * Fun * Home * Art * Kitchen & Bar * Jewelry * Accessories * Watches *

Lougewear * Toys * More *

www.uncommongoods.com

WakaWaka is a solar powered device that gives power and light. For every WakaWaka sold in the USA, one WakaWaka Light is donated to The International Rescue Committee.

http://us.waka-waka.com/

Colorful UPF 50+ crushable fabric hats – 1% of profits go to skin cancer research, education and prevention in the United States

http://wallaroohats.com

Women’s Bean Project is a nationally-recognized social enterprise that has for over 25 years created transitional employment in gourmet food and jewelry manufacturing for chronically unemployed and impoverished women.

www.womensbeanproject.com/shop

Yellow Leaf’s mission is to empower families and communities through job creation. Each hand-woven Yellow Leaf Hammock is created by an artisan from the hill-tribe communities of rural Thailand.

www.yellowleafhammocks.com

Healthy, Sustainable Nut Butters – Every time you buy one jar or pouch of Yumbutter, you help feed a Guatemalan child with malnutrition.

http://yumbutter.com

CONSIDERING A DONATION IN SOMEONE’S HONOR?

CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:

These organizations earned a rating from Charity Navigator.

Bread for the World www.bread.org

Charity: Water www.charitywater.org

Child Advocates (Houston, TX) www.childadvocates.org

Christian Community Service Center www.ccschouston.org

Houston Food Bank www.houstonfoodbank.org

Houston Habitat for Humanity www.houstonhabitat.org

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston www.imgh.org

International Justice Mission www.ijm.org

Living Water International (Stafford, TX) www.water.cc

Nothing But Nets (UN Foundation rating) www.nothingbutnets.org

Star of Hope (Houston, TX) www.sohmission.org

UNICEF (United States Fund) www.unicef.org

YMCA of Greater Houston www.ymcahouston.org

Charity Navigator has not rated these organizations, but they are supported by our denomination.

Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries www.swgsm.org

Week of Compassion www.weekofcompassion.org

A guide to intelligent giving: www.charitynavigator.org