The holidays are a time for indulgence, but as the December 2023 social good trends highlight, it's also a time for giving back. Whether it's a local initiative or something further reaching, brands are using the holidays as a jumping-off point for their latest charitable initiatives.
For instance, Lindt & Sprüngli is supporting the U.K.'s NSPCC this year to help raise funds for Childline. The campaign will see the chocolatier donating £1 from every sale of its Lindt Teddy Milk and White chocolate bears, with the target goal of raising £100,000.
While money is always welcome, some brands are choosing to give back in a more tangible way. For instance, one campaign highlighted by the 2023 social good trends is the expansion of Toques From The Heart (TFTH)'s product lineup to include new cold weather accessories that have been specifically designed for the homeless to weather the harsh Canadian winters.
Top 30 Social Good Trends in December
From Homeless-Supporting Gloves to Charitable Chocolates:
Katherine Pendrill — Dec 22, 2023 — Social Good
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Social Good Sneaker Auctions
Canada Goose Steps Up for Polar Bear Conservation with Auction
29
Social Good Plush Highland Cows
Barnyard Legend Plushies Support Gentle Barn's Mission
28
Inclusive Hotel Soaps
Diamond Brown Aims to Pioneer Inclusivity in Hotel Amenities
27
Smoke-Free Nicotine Alternatives
Lucy Offers Healthier Alternatives to Big-Brand Nicotine Products
26
Homeless-Supporting Accessories
Toques From The Heart Offers Cold Weather Accessories
25
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
24
Giving Tuesday Campaigns
Lush Embraces Giving Tuesday with the Charity Pot and the #92 Shampoo Bar
23
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
22
Awareness-Raising Rolling Trays
Hemper and 40 Tons Raise Awareness for Incarcerated Individuals
21
Brand-Led Endangered Animal Programs
Baabuk's Miss Baabuka Protects Endangered Sheep Breeds
20
AI-Driven Financial Education Games
Money Smarts Unveils AI Financial Game on Indiegogo
19
Pain Advocacy Passes
Nurofen's Pain Pass Helps Women Articulate Their Symptoms & Experiences
18
Kindness-Promoting Local Business Markets
KIND Snacks hosts the KINDness Market in Toronto
17
Immigrant-Supporting AI Finance Apps
Lola4i is Leap Financial's AI Tool for Immigrant Support
16
Cross-Platform Messaging Apps
'Nothing Phone' is Getting its Own Version of iMessage
15
Empowering Women Design Awards
Triennale Milano Hosted the 5th AIAP Women in Design Award
14
Seasonal Charitable Chocolatier Campaigns
Lindt & Sprüngli Will Donate £1 for Every Teddy Sold
13
Celebrity-Backed Fundraising Galas
The First® Robotics Teams Up with i.am/Angel Foundation
12
Elevated Vegan Restaurants
Community Resto is a Vegan Haven with a Heart for Giving Back
11
Winter Clothing Drives
United Way Organizes an Initiative to Collect Winter Clothing for Seniors
10
Social Good Holiday Initiatives
This Holiday Season Milo's Tea is Donating to Feeding America
9
Hospitality Neighborly Initiatives
Hotel Indigo Launches Neighborly Borrowing Program
8
Empowering Thanksgiving Pies
Stacy's Rise Pies Bring Attention to the Funding Gap
7
Haunting Tech Safety PSAs
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection Releases 'The Horse'
6
Gen Z-Backed Eco Initiatives
The EPA Debuts a Youth Advisory Council to Address Climate Challenges
5
Breast Cancer Awareness Coffees
Blenz Coffee Hosted a Charitable Donation Campaign
4
Sibling Caregiver Campagins
CDSS Launches 'Care Instructions' Campaign
3
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns
La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Partnered with Susan G. Komen
2
India-Based Senior Campaigns
The Alappuzha Social Justice Department Launches an Elderly Campaign
1
Boomer-Style Rent Giveaways
Koala Introduces the 'Boomer Blocker' Initiative for Australians
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Social Good Sneaker Auctions
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AI Weather Forecasting Tools
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Social Good Plush Highland Cows
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Cat-Centric Compact Homes
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Telegram-Style Video Messages
WhatsApp is Launching Instant Video Messaging Features
Elevated Explorer Sneakers
Canada Goose Debuts the 'Glacier Trail' Silhouette in High and Low-Tops
Mobile Operating System Updates
Nothing Released its OS 2.0 for its Original Phone 1
Jewel-Toned Singer-Collaborative Sneakers
Fenty Joins PUMA On Creating Her Own Avanti Sneaker
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs
Stan Deng's Newtral Magich Chair is Ultra-Adaptable
Decadent Oatmilk Truffles
Lindt's Oatmilk Chocolate Truffles Mimic the Smooth Decadence of Dairy
Awareness-Focused Pink Timepieces
Zenith Presents a Look at Chronomaster Sport Pink
Sheep Fleece Fiberglass-Like Chairs
Solidwool Presents its Welsh Mountain Hembury Chair
Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons
This Robotic Exoskeleton Can Help Augment Elderly Care Services
AI-Powered Negotiators
Cleo Launched the 'Haggle It' Tool to Negotiate Transactions
Collectible Plush Board Games
Clue: Squishmallows Edition is a Must-Have for Collectors
Interactive Holiday Plush Toys
The Bearlieve Bear is the First Interactive Build-A-Bear Friend
Financial Literacy Board Games
Chime Launches a Gamified Financial Literacy Initiative
AI-First Notebooks
Google's Experimental NotebookLM is an AI Notebook for Everyone
Kindness-Boosting Beauty Metaverses
Color dare by essence Launched for Pride Month on Roblox
Metallic Technical Collaborative Footwear
Slam Jam and Salomon Design a New XT-QUEST Sneaker
Fashion Retailer Photography Kiosks
The Photo by Fujifilm Concession is at Primark in Manchester
Mental Health Makeup Campaigns
The Make a Rare Impact Campaign Will Donate 100% of Sales
Reconciliation-Focused Brand Campaigns
Lush is Introducing the Limited-Edition #92 Shampoo Bar
Singer-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Popcaan and Clarks Originals Join on a Wallabee Iteration
Automated Smart Dishwashers
Hisense Announced its New DIshwasher is Nominated for a CES 2024 Award
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
AI-Enabled Stock Trading Apps
'Lendal Copy' Takes a Fully Automated Approach to Trading and More
AI Cancer Detection Tools
'TensorScan' is a Web-Based Tool that Identifies Malignant Cells
Climate Crisis Awareness Exhibitions
Kinetic Singapore Unveils the School of Tomorrow Exhibition
Remote Aging Care Solutions
Essence SmartCare Revolutionizes Aging-In-Place Healthcare Solutions
Senior Noodle-Gifting Campaigns
A Shanghai Temple is Giving Free 'Longevity Noodles' to Residents
Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions
Formafantasma Debuts the Oltre Terra Exhibition in Oslo
Bespoke Vehicle-Inspired Partnerships
Can-Am & The Shoe Surgeon Create Bespoke Sneaker Designs
Transparent Phone Cables
Nothing Teases a Fully Transparent Charging Cable for the Phone (2)
Playful Beverage Collaborations
Flow Beverage Corp. Joins Forces with Joyburst Beverages Inc.
AI-Powered Finance Trackers
TotallyMoney and Bud Financial Launch an AI-Powered Payments Tracker
Mexican Food AI Platforms
SOMOS' Abuela AI Shares Recipes and Educates Users About Mexican Culture
AI Customer Service Chatbots
LAQO Introduced a First-of-Its-Kind Digital Assistant for Fintech
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Comprehensive Women's Supplement Systems
Revivele Recently Introduced Essentials by Revivele
High-End Wafer Chocolates
The Lindt Choco Wafers Come in a Range of Flavor Varieties
Awareness-Raising Rolling Papers
VIBES and the Last Prisoner Project Launch RELEASE PAPERS
Regenerative Footwear Collections
Regenerate by UGG Highlights Supports a Regenerative Future
Industrial-Grade Electric Boats
The 'X Shore Pro' is Targeted Towards Maritime Professionals
Remote Caregiver Kits
The Essential Care Kit Assists Caregivers with Next-Gen Technology
Women-Celebrating Sports Lines
Mitchell & Ness & Melody Ehsani Celebrate Women in Sports Business
Progressive Traveler Programs
Ennismore Upgrades its Existing Loyalty Offerings to Include 'Drops'
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Cinnamon Bun Protein Balls
Scott's Protein Balls Second Organic Flavor
Accessible Ready Meal Boxes
Parsley Box Specializes in Delivering Ready Meal Boxes to the Elderly
NSFW AI Companions
Adult Star Riley Reid Introduces a New AI Platform for Explicit Content
Social Good Hats
The Home Depot Canada Foundation is Releasing a New Social Good Hat
Stress Reduction Finance Apps
The 'MoneyCoach' App Takes the Anxiety Out of Money Management
Toronto Milestone Retailers
Carriage Trade Celebrates 60 Years of Luxury and Philanthropy
Immersive Climate Crisis Games
DOMINO: The Little One Brings Awareness to Climate Change
Toronto Social Good Events
The Gatsby Gala: An Unforgettable Night of Opulence for a Noble Cause
Chocolatier Fundraising Programs
Purdys Chocolatier is Helping Canadians Support a Good Cause
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Community-Supporting Business Models
Ben & Jerry's' 'Linked Prosperity' Model Drives Positivity
Dark Mode Phone Cases
DBrand Launched the 'Something (Dark)' Case for the Nothing Phone (2)
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Festive Functional Vanillas
Clevr Blends Introduces The Holiday Edit Ahead of Festive Season
Ability-Focused CSR Campaigns
Decathlon's Ability Signs Reshape the Narrative around Disabilities
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Abortion Care-Promoting Campaigns
Hey Jane Debuts a New Billboard Campaign for Safe Abortion Care
Designer Canadian Expansions
Ralph Lauren Opens First Canadian Store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre
AR-Enabled Advent Calendars
The Lindt TEDDY Augmented Reality Advent Calendar is Interactive
Sustainable Luxury Knitwear
Sheep Inc. is Pioneering Sustainable Luxury in Merino Wool Knitwear
Breast Cancer Awareness Bras
Decathlon Canada Co-Designs a Sports Bra for Breast Cancer Survivors
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
College Campus Haircare Campaigns
African Pride and Impressions of Beauty Partnered on a Campaign
Branded Technology Smartphone Cases
The Nothing x CASETiFY Collection Transforms the iPhone
Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2) Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Futuristic Military Game Events
Battlefield 2042's 'Killswitch' Mode is the Highlight of its Event
Nature-Inspired Aromatic Experiences
Flamingo Estate's Roma Heirloom Tomato Room Spray
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Moisturizing Feminine Care Gels
pH-D Feminine Health Boric Acid Vaginal Moisturizing Gel is Potent
Inclusive Baby Hair Care
Proudly's Hair Care Collection Supports the Needs of Black & Brown Babies
Chat-Style To-Do Apps
The 'Qept' App Lets Users DM Tasks to Themselves
AR Car Wash Games
Splash Dash by Soapy Joe's Car Wash is Rewarding & Fund-Raising
Nature-Inspired Distinct Design Brands
Mischa Couvrette Started the hollis+morris Brand in 2020
Next-Gen Cannabis Gummies
The Bettering Company Fixes Problems People Associate with Edibles
Ugly Lawn Water Conservation Initiatives
Shailene Woodley Asks Us to Embrace Ugly Dry Lawns
Teen-Targeted Investment Apps
The 'Bloom' App Helps Users to Build Longterm Wealth
Marine Ingredient Cosmetics
The Spascriptions Marine Moisture Collection Has Five Products
Raptors Basketball Campaigns
Gillette Partners with Raptors Gradey Dick and Gary Trent Jr.
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Slender Autumnal Snack Bars
KIND Thins Bars are Arriving in Two New Flavors
Social Good Pasta Sauces
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces are Showing Off Updated Recipes
Inclusive Driving Campaigns
Localiza Will Help People with Down Syndrome Learn How to Drive
Independent Living Platforms
DUOS Introduces an AI-Powered Independent Living Platform for Seniors
Free-From Rolled Tortilla Chips
Zack’s Mighty ROLLED Tortilla Chips Come in Two Flavors
Social Good Gift Boxes
Grace Farms Foods and Greyston Bakery Partnered on a Gift Box
AI-Backed Financial Solutions
Marqueta Debuts the 'Docs AI' Tool for Embedded Finance Solutions
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
Blip's New Products Come in Gum and Mini Lozenges
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Menstrual-Mimicking STI Kits
Daye Launches an STI Screening Kit in the Form of a Tampon
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Financial Literacy Platforms
Secret U Supports Gen Z Women with Free Tools for Financial Success
Intelligent Loan Platforms
Levr.ai Helps Small Businesses Access Better Funding Options
Injustice-Addressing Cannabis Brands
Weldon Angelos' Weldon Project and Mission Launched REEFORM
Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures
GREEN GRADS Features Roberta Schreyer's Dreamstones
Athlete-Backed Yoga Gear
CorePower Yoga And Venus Williams Unite to Launch Performance Activewear
Mobility Support Supplements
The Voltaren Joint Comfort & Movement Daily Supplement is Supportive
AI Boomer Mentor Programs
Eldera is Connecting Baby Boomers with Kids Who Need Mentors
AI-Powered Customer Assistants
Xiaomi Introduces the Upgraded XiaoAI Assistant Powered by an LLM
Teacher-Supporting Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Aims to Support Teachers
Lifestyle-Conscious Sweetener Products
These New SweetLeaf Products Come in Five Options
Empowering Thanksgiving Pies
Stacy's Rise Pies Bring Attention to the Funding Gap
Cancer Research-Supporting Pretzels
Mellow Mushroom's Pretzel Ribbons Help Support a Good Cause
Senior-Specific Health Fairs
The City of Coral Springs is Hosting a Free Health Fair for Seniors
Human Hair-Made Prosthetic Nipples
BioProsthesis Caters to Breast Cancer Survivors
Polar Bear-supporting Collections
Kodiak's Keep It Wild Capsule Raised Money for the Polar Bears
Secure Firearm Campagins
The Ad Council, Brady, and Densu Unveil the Safe Stories Campaign
Breast Cancer Awareness Coffees
Blenz Coffee Hosted a Charitable Donation Campaign
Climate-Friendly Beef Burgers
Schweid & Sons Taps Tyson Foods for the New Climate-Friendly Beef
Senior-Friendly Pride Campaigns
misterb&b and Les Audacieuses et Les Audacieux Target Seniors
Co-Branded Brow Kits
Tweezerman Partnered with Jones Road to Create Two Sets
Charitable QSR Burger Campaigns
The A&W Burgers to Beat MS Campaign Supports Canadians with MS
High-Tech Dairy Equipment
Dairymaster Debuts the New Robotic Spray and More Dairy Production Tools