Ok, so we know that the 25 Days of Giving are over for the year, but one of our fantastic photographer friends was given a pair of
Warby Parker glasses for Christmas and we need to spread the word. Think TOMS for your eyes. For every pair of sweet, vintage inspired eyewear purchased, a pair is donated to someone in need through trusted partners like
RestoringVision.org. And to top it all off the glasses are only $95. A pretty sweet deal for a product that so many need but have no access to. The statistics are staggering with millions of people around the world being denied proper vision care. Make a difference.
The Gift of thanks: while this list has been full of wonderful things that do good while you give a great gift, there is no gift worth more than the gift of thanks. Think about all of the things you have to be thankful for this year as 2010 comes to a close. Tell people you love how thankful you are for them. We are so fortunate and need to remember that every day. Make today the first in a never ending series of thankful days. Merry Christmas to all.
World Wildlife Fund: Adopt an endangered animal through a donation to the World Wildlife Fund. Your symbolic adoption will support WWF's global efforts to protect wild animals and their habitats.
Mercy Corps - make a donation on someone else behalf. Donations range from as little as $15 to limitless. Your donation will go to a specific item like vaccines for a child or the construction of a latrine. Each item goes to bettering the lives of people around the world.
Kauzbots: These stuffed robots are great for any kid or kid at heart. You choose from the following causes:
• Homelessness
• Environment
• Breast Cancer
• Autism
• HIV/AIDS
• Fight Hunger
• Refugees
• Pediatric Oral Healthcare
• Pediatric Healthcare
• Clean Water
A portion of the proceeds goes to making a difference in these areas of need.