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30 Gifts with a Charitable Twist

— December 1, 2008 — Social Good
Christmas is almost upon us and most people are now in shopping mode, on the hunt for ideal gifts for their friends and family members.

This collection of gift ideas includes items that would make lovely gifts, but also have the added benefit of encompassing some kind of charitable twist.

The result of you purchasing any of these products as gifts could be anything from a portion of profits being donated to charity to a disadvantaged child receiving a pair of shoes or a computer.

Selecting these kinds of double-purpose gifts with a charitable twist will help make this Christmas merrier not just for one person, but for many.
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Shop & Save The Planet
Shop & Save The Planet
Earth Moment
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Sponsor A Hippo Roller For An African Community
Sponsor A Hippo Roller For An African Community
Hippo Roller Project
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Giving 2.0
Giving 2.0
Kiva Loans Lend Directly to a Developing World Entrepreneur
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Cosmetics for a Cause
Cosmetics for a Cause
Chantecaille ‘Le Tigre' Makeup
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Fragrances Against AIDS
Fragrances Against AIDS
Six Scents Charity Scents
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Artistic Activism
Artistic Activism
Part Of It Totes & Tees For Charity
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Biodegradable Body Cleansers
Biodegradable Body Cleansers
Brad Pitt Partners with Kiehl's for New Orleans
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Eco Chic
Eco Chic
Loyale Spring 2008 Bamboo Collection
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Recycled Military Aircraft Jewelry
Recycled Military Aircraft Jewelry
Deploy Peace Necklaces
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Retro Accessory For the Modern Jet Set
Retro Accessory For the Modern Jet Set
Richlee Travel Case
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HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion
HIV/AIDS Awareness Fashion
Levi's ‘69 Com Camisinha'
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Booze Yourself Beautiful
Booze Yourself Beautiful
VeeV Acai Spirit
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Jewelry for Social Causes
Jewelry for Social Causes
'Until There's A Cure' AIDS Bracelets
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Abandoned Animal Awareness
Abandoned Animal Awareness
2009 ‘Adopt a Shelter Dog Calendar'
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Wall-Mounted Pet Feeders
Wall-Mounted Pet Feeders
Sustainable Hanging Food Bowls
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$100 Laptops Now Online
$100 Laptops Now Online
Amazon.com Sells Hand-Crank Laptop
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90% Recycled iPod Case
90% Recycled iPod Case
Imoeba is Ethical & Stylish
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Rugby Show Couture
Rugby Show Couture
Collaborative Designs By Ralph Lauren & Toms Shoes
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Bandaid Shoes
Bandaid Shoes
Dr. Romanelli's Converse Shoe for Charity
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Twined Footwear
Twined Footwear
The Toms Women's Wrap Boot
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Philanthropic Wine
Philanthropic Wine
The Carivintas Winery 'Vicktory Dogs Collection'
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Conflict-Free Diamond Designs
Conflict-Free Diamond Designs
Ruff & Cut Eco-Friendly Jewelry
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Political Dolls For Charity
Political Dolls For Charity
Obama and Sarah Palin Cabbage Patch Dolls
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8 Year Old Fashion Designer
8 Year Old Fashion Designer
HaleyBop Tees
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Charitable Kids Couture
Charitable Kids Couture
Estella Baby & Unique Kids Clothes
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Clock Donates Your Money To Charity When You Hit Snooze
Clock Donates Your Money To Charity When You Hit Snooze
SnūzNLūz Alarm Clock
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Tattoo Hearts For Charity
Tattoo Hearts For Charity
Rihanna Models Gucci UNICEF Collection
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DIY Sneaker Designs
DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
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Recycled Airplane Seat Purses
Recycled Airplane Seat Purses
Worn Again Virgin Bags
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