PhilanthroBee Bee-Cause Body Bar
Made with organic raw honey, unrefined beeswax, and bee propolis from California, this body bar also supports the bees themselves — PhilanthroBee donates 20% of profits to beekeeping conservation services at Happy Hollow Park and Zoo in San Jose. $38, PhilanthroBee, philanthrobee.com
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Sounds Palo Santo
Made from naturally fallen trees from the dry forests of Ecuador and Peru, these scent sticks by Brooklyn-based brand Sounds both refresh your home and contribute to various causes. Sounds donates 30% of profits from this product to a rotating list of organizations, one of them being the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., which fights for racial equity in areas from criminal justice to education. $18.50, Gifted, giftedftw.com
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Lola + Lolita Collection
This mommy-and-me collection by Fort Worth shop Luna Antigua not only provides living wages to women artisans in Guatemala — when Fort Worth Magazine readers use the code LALovesFW, 10% of proceeds go to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. $54 (child), $145 (adult), Luna Antigua, lunaantigua.com
Strength Necklace
No doubt this is a statement piece. Show the world your confidence and help an amazing cause in the process. A portion of the proceeds from purchasing this necklace will benefit the nonprofit Girls Inc., which partners with schools to teach young girls to be healthy, educated, and independent. $38, ban.do, bando.com
Floral Candle Collection
This collection includes three floral fragrances — lavender and bergamot, desert and agave, and fig and seagrass. Each candle sold provides vital funding to nonprofits working to give freedom, justice, and empowerment to survivors of human trafficking. $68, Calyan Wax Co., calyanwaxco.com
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BKIND Nail Polish - Seasure
The BKIND brand is big on vegan and cruelty-free products, like this organic nail polish found at local boutique Gifted. The brand donates 2% of sales to an animal advocacy group. This year’s beneficiary is Refuge Pageau. $15.95, Gifted, giftedftw.com
Bee Tee
Eco-friendly hair salon Novak Hair Studios, which has locations in Fort Worth and Burleson, sells a T-shirt that supports bee conservation. All proceeds go to The Bee Conservancy. $20, Novak Hair Studios, call 817-592-HAIR or visit salon to purchase
Jet-Setter Set
Essential oils and a meditation book made specifically for those who travel frequently. A portion of the profits from this purchase goes toward helping survivors of sexual exploitation in India and the U.S. gain dignified employment. $60, Savhera, shop.savhera.com
Thirty-Eight & Vine
Purchase any bottle from Thirty-Eight & Vine, and The Foundry District wine bar will give $1 to SafeHaven of Tarrant County, which fights against domestic violence. Prices vary, Thirty-Eight & Vine, thirtyeightandvine.com
Ollie Ella Dinkum Doll - Sprout
A portion of the proceeds from this doll goes toward Save the Children, a global organization that supports young people through various humanitarian efforts. $68.00, Gifted, giftedftw.com
Fort Worth Zoo adoption package
Locals can support the Fort Worth Zoo by adopting lions, elephants, and other animals — symbolically, of course — and financially contributing to their care and feeding for a year. All packages come with a personalized adoption certificate, and those above $100 also come with a plush animal and zoo tickets. Price varies per package, Fort Worth Zoo, fortworthzoo.org/adoptions
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Fort Worth Whiskey Glasses
Purchasing a pair of these whiskey glasses — which cleverly say “Fort Worth is Neat” and the other, “Fort Worth Rocks,” respectively — benefits Support Our Fort. This local charity purchases gift cards and certificates from neighborhood establishments and subsequently gifts the purchases to community heroes. $25, Support Our Fort, supportourfort.com
COVID-19 Journal
Local boutique Gifted offers a handmade journal designed to help individuals navigate through the mental effects of COVID-19. All profits go toward Meals on Wheels, which delivers food to the elderly. $10, Gifted, giftedftw.com
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.
Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co. donates 20% of profits to various animal rescue programs throughout the country, and beans can be found locally at Camp Bowie-area juice shop Boulevard of Greens. $15, available in store at Boulevard of Greens, 2700 Horne St., Ste. 110
The Worthy Co
No matter what you purchase from Fort Worth-based The Worthy Co, all proceeds benefit survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and prostitution. “Know Your Worth” sweatshirt, $44; The Taos Earring, $34; The Worthy Co, worthy-co.com
Elaina Gold Friendship Bracelet in Rose Quartz
An intricate hand-braided cord featuring a playful tassel and beautiful rose quartz makes for a stunning twist on the classic friendship bracelet. And, 20% of the item’s proceeds will go toward the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $48, Kendra Scott, kendrascott.com
Salvatore Ferragamo City Camera Bag
While this stylish bag — a perfect companion for hopping around the city — is perhaps not an essential item itself, this purchase will provide 28 essential supplies for a family in need through Save the Children. $750, Salvatore Olivela, olivela.com
The Tatreez Pillow
Giving a boost to poverty-stricken areas in the West Bank, this elegant accent pillow is hand-stitched by refugee and low-income women artists in Palestine. Profits from buying this pillow support Child’s Cup Full, which aims to create lasting women economic growth in the West Bank. $44, Etico, eticoshop.com
Saddleback Leather Backpack
This stylish backpack is part of Saddleback Leather Co.’s Love 41 collection. Any purchase in this collection benefits Africa New Life Ministries, which assists those affected by the Rwanda genocide. $215.20, Saddleback Leather Co., saddlebackleather.com
Tiffany & Co. Rhino Brooch
Fittingly, 100% of the profits from this rhino brooch — made from 18-karat rose gold and round diamonds — goes toward the Wildlife Conservation Network, which helps protect endangered wildlife through supporting conservationists. $2,900, Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com
Frogs Ball Cap
Just in case you don’t have enough purple in your closet. Profits from this distressed TCU cap help support local nonprofit, The Net — an outreach program targeting the local refugee and homeless communities. $30, Sew Many Thoughts, sewmanythoughts.com
The Gift of Giving: 10 Nonprofits to Support this Holiday Season
by Scott Nishimura
Here’s a different way to give this holiday season: Give a gift in your loved one’s name to a nonprofit. COVID-19 has socked all of our nonprofits, and they can use your help. Here are some ideas:
A Wish with Wings
awww.org
Cause: Fort Worth organization grants wishes to Texas kids facing life-threatening conditions.
$25 - $75 – Gift cards for Disney World, top destination for Wish kids
$100 – Helps provide one night’s stay at Give Kids the World Village in Orlando, Florida, for a Wish kid visiting Disney World.
$150 – Helps grant emergency wish for a child in end-of-life care.
Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County
mealsonwheels.org
Cause: Meals on Wheels has seen weekly expense rise $35,000 from new clients added before COVID-19 and greater demand during the pandemic.
$35 – One week’s meals for one client
$70 – Two weeks’ meals
$140 – One month’s meals
The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever
tggce.org
Cause: Fort Worth-based catalog one-stop shop for gift cards. Buy a gift card, and 100% of your gift is distributed to more than 20 charities.
$100 – Pick your gift card amount. This year’s participating charities: Airpower Foundation; Alzheimer’s Association - North Central Texas Chapter; a Wish with Wings; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tarrant County; Boys and Girls Clubs of Tarrant County; Camp John Marc; Catholic Charities Fort Worth; Community Healthcare of Texas; Don’t Forget to Feed Me; Gill Children’s Services; Helping Restore Ability; Hope Center for Autism; Kids Who Care; LinkED; Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County; Recovery Resource Council; Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth; The First Tee of Fort Worth; The Parenting Center; Union Gospel Mission
Texas Health Resources
texashealth.org
Cause: Your gift to the COVID-19 Response Fund supports health care workers with help for food, shelter, day care, and critical supplies.
$25 – Feeds two employees for one day.
$300 – Provides daily chaplain and spiritual support for workers and patients.
$500 – Pays weekly discounted hotel rate for one employee.
$1,000 – Pays for one month of day care for a frontline worker.
Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation
jordanharrisfoundation.org
Cause: Eradicate suicide by funding depression research, creating awareness through education, erasing stigma, and raising hope.
$50 – Covers cost of booklets for 60-minute “Question, Persuade, and Refer” suicide prevention training.
$100 – Helps fund a Hope Training initiative.
$500 – Provides Hope Squad funding to a local public school.
$1,000 – Increases foundation’s investment in depression research.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
catholiccharitiesfortworth.org
Cause: Empowers families to raise themselves out of poverty.
$500 – Sponsor a family
Taste Project
tasteproject.org
Cause: Pay-what-you-can Near Southside restaurant helps the food-insecure, using your gifts.
$20 – Give a Taste Project Meal Token to a friend or neighbor, or the restaurant can give it to someone in need.
$1 - $191.07 – Browse the Taste Project Amazon Wish List for items and supplies the restaurant needs to fulfill its mission.
Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth
rmhfw.org
Cause: Ronald McDonald House helps give families of sick children what they need most — being together. Online Star Light, Star Bright raffle runs through Nov. 13 drawing.
$100 – Buy tickets to win a $14,899 Kawasaki Mule, $2,100 Gucci handbag, or $2,000 Gulf Coast getaway in Alabama or Florida.
North Texas Humane Society
hsnt.org
Cause: Woman’s best friend needs your help. Just as COVID-19 has pushed up demand for human services, so it has for our furry friends.
$11.39 - $44.95 – Buy anything from a jar of Milk-Bone doggy treats to a Miracle Nipple Syringe 10-pack at the Humane Society’s Amazon wish list.
SafeHaven of Tarrant County
safehaventc.org
Cause: You can help SafeHaven and its mission to end domestic violence through safety, support, prevention, and social change by donating to the organization and shopping at its resale shop, Berry Good Buys.
$5 – Buys play therapy supplies for children in SafeHaven’s shelter.
$30 – Feeds a mother and her children three meals and two snacks at the shelter.
$75 – Pays for one night’s emergency shelter for one client.
$500 – Sends five children to Camp Heart for one weekend.
