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Located in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood, WomanCraft transforms recycled office paper and reclaimed flowers into one-of-a-kind, handmade paper products. These sustainable products include wildflower seed notecards, memory books, gift tags, frames and even custom wedding invitations. For women facing barriers to employment, WomanCraft provides an engaging and meaningful work experience. These women are able to earn an income, improve job skills and become economically self-sufficient. WomanCraft products are available online.
visit www.womancraft.net |
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SERRV provides a great way to shop and also make a difference. As a nonprofit striving to eradicate poverty, SERRV works directly with low-income artisans and farmers to market their goods. Through the SERRV Web site, you can order handmade jewelry, accessories, crafts, household goods and food. The purchase of these products enriches the lives of artisans and farmers and battles global injustices worldwide. Products available online.
visit www.serrv.org |
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Shopping online this holiday season? Don’t miss Aid to Artisans, a socially responsible Web site that connects people across the world and creates equal opportunities for artisans whose livelihoods, communities and craft traditions are at risk.
visit aidtoartisans.org |
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Build a Nest sells original apparel, jewelry, home goods and paper crafts made by more than 75 exclusive artists and designers. Nest also gives microloans to women in developing countries, enabling them to start and maintain a business selling their own products, which are also offered on the Web site.
visit buildanest.com |
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If you prefer to shop online during the holidays, make a stop at Gifts That Give. When you check out, 20% of your purchase will be donated back to the school or nonprofit of your choice.
visit www.giftsthatgive.com |
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If you are searching for a gift for a creative soul in your life, search no further. A subscription to 500 Pencils is a dramatic gift that will yield the recipient 25 pencils every month for 20 months. Each pencil comes with an imaginative name and unique story. One set out of every 100 pencils sold supports UNESCO DREAM Centers. 500 Pencils is a campaign created by Social Designer which develops high-visibility design competitions to help clients produce fresh products and ideas while supporting meaningful causes in the process. Available online.
visit socialdesigner.com |
