October
13,
2007
Gifts that Give Back
Charity is the new black. Forget the gifts that keep on giving; go for the gifts that give twice—with proceeds going to a worthy cause.
- Literacy
- Breast Cancer
- Nest for Empowering Women
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
- American Cancer Society
- Native Artisans of Guatemala
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
- TRAFFIC Wildlife Trade Monitoring Network
- TOMS Shoes for Impoverished Children
- Teddy Trust for HIV/AIDS
- JPF Eco Systems
- Water for Africans
- Oceans, Forests and Literacy
- Lance Armstrong Foundation for Cancer
- Craftswomen in the Yucatán
- Endangered Species and Habitats
- American Red Cross
- UNICEF
- Global Goods Partners for Alleviating Poverty
- Aid to Artisans in Morocco
- Human Rights
Oceans, Forests and Literacy
Photo credit: Courtesy of Pact
It's that essential part of the ensemble that few see but that can greatly affect the wearer's comfort and confidence. Now, a conscionable undergarment that does good for the consciousness — and for the whole big world that doesn't see it. Ultra-soft Pact underwear is made from 100% organic materials, and each of the three patterns represents charities that protect the oceans (Oceana), promote literacy (826 Valencia), or save forests (ForestEthics). Since 10% of each sale goes to the charity in question, changing underwear now means changing the world. (wearpact.com, $25)
