Holiday Gift Guide: Social Good and “Made in the USA” companies based in San Diego

Favorite suggestions for gifts that give back to people, pets and the planet this holiday season:

The Paradigm Project

The Paradigm Project: Purchase a Christmas Tree ornament and a stove will be given to a family in Africa, saving $280 of local income, 1,300 hours of time, 33 trees and a 60% reduction of toxic smoke inside their home.

Jedidiah

Jedidiah: Purchase any clothing item and help build an outreach center for homeless youth in NYC through StandUp for Kids. Also, on Black Friday – Cyber Monday, receive complimentary shipping and a complimentary gift with every purchase.

GIVEN

GIVEN: Purchase a T-shirt and help eliminate famine in the Horn of Africa. Men’s and women’s available.

Rain Tees

Rain Tees: Purchase a T-shirt and plant a tree in an area of deforestation.

MusiCares

MusiCares: Purchase a T-shirt to support the efforts of the GRAMMY MusiCares Foundation.

The Honest Kitchen

The Honest Kitchen: Purchase holiday treat packs of raw, wholesome foods for your pets and give back to a range of animal-focused charities through their Pawlanthropy program. [Owners are Bird Rock residents!]

Future:Standard

 

Future:Standard: Shop from this online women’s apparel retail shop that features solely humanitarian and environmentally-friendly brands and give back to 1% for the Planet.

Leoluca Handbags

Leoluca Handbags: this high-end line of handbags is 100% designed, sourced and manufactured in the USA from two California-based best friends.

Phoenix Activewear

Phoenix Activewear: For the gym-lover on your list, shop this line of activewear that is 100% designed, sources and manufactured in the USA.

The Intersection Event

The Intersection Event: Finally, for the budding social entrepreneur on your list – or for the busy executive who wants to learn how to use their business success to give back – opt for tickets to The Intersection Event at Pixar Headquarters in January, feature speakers such as: actress and UNICEF ambassador, Susan Sarandon, technology expert and CTO of Walt Disney, Greg Brandeau; design connoisseur and CEO of IDEO, Tim Brown; the entrepreneurial founder of AOL, Steve Case; passionate leader and VP of Google, Marissa Mayer; social activist and SVP of Word Vision International, Dr. Chris Pitt; computer scientist and President of Pixar Animation Studios, Dr. Ed Catmull and more.

Shop local! –Happy Holidays!

Source: Elle Communications

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