Local Gifts that Give Back + Giving Tueday

Happy Giving Tuesday! In honor of today, I wanted to share some gifts that give back to local causes, as well as Angel Trees and other ways you can give back this holiday season. In a year like this year, I especially hope you’ll consider how you can brighten the holidays for others. If I missed any opportunities, please feel free to comment below and I’ll keep adding to the list!

Gifts that Give Back

Bluegrass Hospitality Group Give BHG Gift Cards

Purchase a gift card from givebhg.com and you can designate an organization to receive 20% of your purchase price. There are a ton of organizations to choose from like God’s Pantry, the Hope Center and more.

GreenHouse17 Soaps, Candles etc

GreenHouse 17 is a nonprofit organization committed to ending intimate partner abuse in families and the community. They have a shelter in rural Fayette County, Kentucky surrounded by a beautiful 40-acre property that is farmed to offer nature-based healing, nutritious field-to-table produce, and job training for survivors. They sell handmade soap, candles, chapstick and bath salts that would not only be a thoughtful gift, but also supports their mission.

Make-A-Wish

Shop from participating local retailers December 1-6 and a portion of sales will go to Make-A-Wish of OH KY & IN for granting local children’s wishes.

Angel Trees Etc.

Angel Tree for Children of Restaurant Workers

Obviously the restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard this year, and it is near and dear to my heart. My mom has organized an Angel Tree for children of restaurant workers. If you’d like to participate, please email mmfoley@icloud.com.

Faith & Community Christmas Store

You can provide new Christmas items like decor, candy etc. to provide to a family to celebrate.

Jarrett’s Joy Cart

Jarrett’s Joy Cart has the goal to bring excitement and joy into every child’s hospital stay. They collect monetary and toy donations for children of all ages, see details here.

GoodGiving Challenge

Blue Grass Community Foundation sponsors the annual GoodGiving Challenge. The Challenge will run from 9am on Tuesday, December 1 through 11:59pm on Monday, December 7. They offer endowment prizes to nonprofits participating in the Challenge as well as other exciting prizes and matching pools throughout the seven days of the Challenge. Your money will go farther by donating via the Challenge here.