Gifts That Support Education
Good Biz finds all the gifts that give back to good causes and education is one of the best causes to support. The benefits of improved education have a ripple effect that extends beyond the immediate improvement of a single person’s situation to impact everyone around them. And around them. And around them.
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After the Rwandan genocide in 1995 the country was left 70% female. Women were left to pick up the pieces of their shattered country. Artisans who were skilled in cultural traditions united to create jewelry, home goods, accessories and clothing. These co-ops were turning out beautiful handmade products but had no way to get them to global market. That’s where Indego Africa steps in.
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The fanny pack is back! The Crosby is made from leather and comes in a variety of colors and patterns including gold, metallic camo, Star Wars and brocade. This fanny pack from STATE bags contributes to social justice: For every STATE bag purchased a backpack, filled with essential tools for success, is hand-delivered to a child living in a low-income area. At in-school “Bag drops” the STATE team leads motivational rallies that leave kids with a renewed belief in themselves.
BUY FROM State - $145
This rolltop backpack with an urban edge from STATE bags contributes to social justice: For every STATE bag purchased a backpack, filled with essential tools for success, is hand-delivered to a child living in a low-income area. At in-school “Bag drops” the STATE team leads motivational rallies that leave kids with a renewed belief in themselves. The Colby is made from canvas and leather and has a padded compartment for your laptop.
BUY FROM STATE - $135
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For every STATE bag purchased, a backpack is hand-delivered to a child living in a low-income area. These bags are packed with essential tools for success. At in-school “Bag drops” the STATE team leads motivational rallies that leave participating kids with a renewed belief in themselves. STATE’s mission is to make beautiful, well-made products while using the power of business to give back and shift narratives around social injustices.
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Beyond providing glasses to someone in need for every pair sold Warby Parker has also created “The Pupils Project” – a program that helps provide free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to to kids in NYC and Baltimore. The idea is to help students who may be struggling in class simply because they need proper corrective eyewear but do not have it or know they need it.
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This Notebook Set is made in America from high quality paper and each purchase also provides an hour of business school for women in emerging markets. Each notebook sets includes two gold foil stamped, center sewn notebooks with lined pages. The navy cover is a luxury linen card stock, and the dusk blue cover is a textured felt-finish card stock.
BUY FROM Marie Mae - $24
This candle is made by young mothers in Chicago (between the ages of 16-24.) 100% of the proceeds from this candle go to supporting the young mom who made it by providing income and helping her; finish her education, get into college, earn a job offer, and provide a safe home for her children. Made with soy wax & phthalate-free fragrance.
BUY FROM Bright Endeavors - $9.99
This candle is made by young mothers in Chicago (between the ages of 16-24.) 100% of the proceeds from this candle go to supporting the young mom who made it by providing income and helping her; finish her education, get into college, earn a job offer, and provide a safe home for her children. Made with soy wax & phthalate-free fragrance.
BUY FROM Bright Endeavors - $9.99
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