uncommon goods: better to give

Better to Give

I am all about companies that give back in some way, and one of my favorite companies, Uncommon Goods, knows it’s Better to Give.

I’ve given so many gifts from their awesome site because it’s like giving two gifts in one. With every purchase you make, Uncommon Goods donates $1.00 to the Better to Give partner of your choice. Over the 12 years they’ve been doing this, they’ve given $1,000,000 to charity.

Right now, the non-profits they’re partnering with are RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), American Forests, International Rescue Committee and Reach Out & Read. In exchange for me introducing you to this fantastic program, Uncommon Goods is going to donate $100 in my name to one of these organizations.

How do I decide which one to choose? I’m going to leave it to you since every one of these causes is so important, and I really want to hear what you think.

Please take a minute to check out Better to Give and these vital non-profits. Then leave a comment, letting me know which organization really speaks to you and why.

Uncommon Goods socksMeanwhile, I’m going to do a little shopping because, like I said, I’m a big fan of Uncommon Goods’ unique and handmade items, and their mission to support emerging designers. The stories behind their work are always fascinating.

I know my daughter would be all over these mismatched socks knit from recycled cotton by Marianne Wakerlin, a.k.a. “Socklady.”

Uncommon Goods ShermanMy mom would get a kick out of this adorable Sherman the Sheep yarn bowl created by Becky Ziemer, which is so cute, I just may have to take up knitting.

And I kind of love this Pebble Stack Necklace made by Heather Goodwin and Kerry Alice Collins since it reminds me of the ones Michael has created all Uncommon Goods pebble necklaceover our garden.

There are so many other items I am enamored with on the Uncommon Goods site, and I’m pretty sure I can rationalize a shopping spree because, you know, I want to help support Better to Give.

Please help me decide which organization to donate to — and enjoy your own shopping spree.

33 thoughts on “uncommon goods: better to give

  1. I’ve never heard of them before but I love any retailer who contributes to the betterment of others – they’ve certainly made a huge difference!

  2. I used to run a rape crisis online support group and worked as a crisis pregnancy counselor at a local place that helps women find maternity clothing, medical care, and even pays their rent. I worked with RAINN quite a bit with the rape crisis group. However, many of the women I worked with at the crisis pregnancy center couldn’t read, meaning their babies were often born with a disadvantage. I like both RAINN and Reach Out and Read —- and those socks. I have to have those!

  3. I have never shopped at Uncommon Goods but sounds like they have a great variety of interesting gifts. All of those charities are worthy but I’ll vote for RAINN.

  4. They are all great causes. I say International Rescue Committee. The natural disasters and humanitarian crises we see all over the world are so massive and so much is needed in these situations to save lives and help people get back on their feet. So much is needed. And I like the necklace too!

  5. I’d choose RAINN because so many lives are messed up for a long time or forever because of those situations. However, any of the causes are worthwhile.

  6. I Never Heard Of Them But I see They Have A Variety Of Items I Love The Necklace & For A Great Cause Love It!!

  7. OK, how did i not know about this site? shopping for cute stuff and supporting worthy causes. Thank you for sharing this site. And yes agree with several other comments-those socks are adorable!

  8. I loved uncommon goods before.. I love them even more so now with this incentive. With so many ills in the world, i love companies that contribute in eradicating or at least trying to lower them in our society

  9. I love your gift ideas Lois and even more because the profits go to a worthy cause. I’m checking out and hopefully they ship to Australia.

  10. Every one of those charities is so deserving. Now that hat I know about it, I’m going to do my gift shopping at Uncommon Goods for sure.

  11. I love Uncommon Goods – and those socks! While all the causes are great – I’d choose RAINN – but mostly because I’ve had personal experience and I know how it can really screw up many lives.Thank you for promoting this wonderful company/cause!

  12. I am too about supporting companies that give back to the community in which we live and work. This is great. I didn’t know about this company so thank you for introducing us.

  13. I vote for Reach Out & Read.
    Because watching political coverage on the news has thinking that more literacy is greatly needed in our country.

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