31 Bits and
Krochet Kids International are Orange County based nonprofits I've become familiar with in the past couple years (we did a Christmas gift guide that included both of them when I worked at The OC Gazette Magazine). I received an awesome Krochet Kids knit laptop case from my sister in law for Christmas that year after putting it on my list, but that Christmas and
this past Christmas I put some things from both 31 Bits and Krochet Kids on my list that I didn't get, so I dipped into my generosity fund (a portion of my income I devote to being an actively more generous person) and got myself some things.
I'm aware that true generosity probably ought not involve a payback for me (in this case necklaces and a tote bag), but I couldn't resist this time around. It's not a habit I encourage myself to regularly do, but I felt good about doing it this time. Besides, both nonprofits represent
great causes I really believe in, so I want to support them.
From 31 Bits, I chose the
Meadowsweet Necklace in yellow (pictured below),
and the
Riverbed Necklace (in the two photos below):
From Krochet Kids, I ordered
this tote bag:
Elsie Larson
blogged recently about
Radiant Cosmetics (an organization that focuses on fighting human trafficking in the world by supporting justice initiatives through the sale of cosmetics), and I was inspired to share these other great organizations with you. I think we can all make an impact-- not "only" through donating time or money (both awesome ways to help!), but also through the things we choose to spend money on and the missions we support in the process.
Are there any great nonprofits you'd like to spread the word about? Leave a comment; I'd love to know about them!
4 comments:
I've thought quite a bit about the issue of receiving a gift in exchange for a donation, and I've come to the conclusion that the validity of giving and still getting a payback depends on your reaction. When you get a great piece of jewelry or a pair of shoes while making a donation, then you can use it as a tool to start a conversation about whatever cause you're supporting. These gifts are conversations starters, or at least they can be. I wouldn't say they should be the primary mode of generosity, but they can be quite useful for spreading the word.
All that said, then, I really like that yellow necklace!
love love the first necklace! We carry 31 Bits at MC ;)
i adore your uber contentious mind Blythe, always thinking of the bigger picture. thanks for sharing these nonprofits and the idea of having a "generosity fund"! i LOVE that!!
beautiful necklaces and i love the 2nd photo of Promise wearing hers. that girl is stunning to no end! thanks again for the eye opener. xo ♥
http://www.shopsanctuary.org/info.html
some of their stuff is really cute.
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