Sunday, December 07, 2008

Responsible Gift Giving 101

THIS JUST IN!
After all my research (multiple links below), THIS SITE is an AMAZING selection of companies giving 1% to 20% or more to the charity of your choice (1000s of choices including: animals, arts, culture, education, environment, health, human services, international, community, religion and youth)
You must register first, but it's totally worth it. The options are amazing! I've decided to buy all my gifts for my kid-cousins on here!
Benevolink

Socially Responsible gifts for Kids:
Benevolink

Ten Thousand Villages

Uncommon Goods

The Hunger Store


Shop where your gift goes direct to a great cause!
Physicians for Human Rights

Amnesty USA

OR

Give to the financially poor in your loved one's name:
Oxfam America

World Vision Gifts

OR

Shop Fair Trade
Ten Thousands Villages

Global Exchange Store -- under $30

OR
Buy where $1 per order goes to a charity of your choice:
Uncommon Goods

AND FINALLY
For that hardcore idealist on your list who would rather that money went to the financially poor in their name! Get them THIS:
TisBest Charity Card

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