If you are a holiday shopping procrastinator, you are familiar with the frantic scramble to find a meaningful gift at the eleventh hour. Whether you’ve overlooked your children’s teachers, the mail carrier, or even close family or friends — our guide features 15 great last-minute gifts you can buy with just a few clicks on your way to the holiday party.
Choosing the right last-minute gift is critical to transform an “Oops, I forgot about you” moment into a considerate gesture that suggests you spent a significant amount of time choosing a thoughtful gift.
No matter how pressed for time you are, shopping from our Greater Good Charities’ Give Good Catalog guarantees you're not just choosing a gift but making a life-changing impact. There's no better way to bring joy to the holidays than by finding a gift that truly makes a difference!
Give Good in 3 Easy Steps:
- Choose a gift: Browse our Give Good Catalog and select from a variety of causes. There is something for everyone!
- Complete Your Donation: Choose your gift amount and make a secure online donation.
- Send an E-card or print the downloadable card: Select a holiday e-card and write a personalized message to the recipient. A downloadable card will also be included with your email receipt- perfect for printing and gifting!
Gifts for pet lovers:
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Shopping for someone passionate about animals? Donate in their name for our annual pet food drive, providing 3 million meals to hungry cats and dogs. Your donation will help shelters care for more animals, rescuing pets from harsh lives on the streets and giving them the chance for a forever home.
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To celebrate the holidays, and thanks to a generous matching donation from Petfinder powered by Purina® we are sending special holiday flights this December to transport pets from overcrowded shelters in the south to shelters in the northeast and northwest where they have a greater chance of being adopted. By donating now your gift will be matched by Petfinder powered by Purina® up to $100,000!
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Good Fix helps control pet overpopulation in communities that need it most, all free of charge. The program also provides vaccination services to owned and community pets, educates community members on the importance of spay/neuter, and provides training opportunities for local veterinarians. Your donation provides access to spay/neuter packages, complete with surgery, vaccinations, and microchip for pets in need.
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A warm bed and a full belly can go a long way towards the well-being of shelter dogs and puppies. Through proper vaccination, animals' risk of disease is cut down or eliminated, leaving shelter volunteers more time to find good homes for these dogs. Animals that are healthy, happy, and well-fed have a much better chance of being adopted. When you sponsor a care package, we will transport nutritious, high quality dog food, beds, and vaccinations to pets in need in shelters and rescue groups nationwide.
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Shelters across the US are to capacity and struggling to care for cats in need. Due to the high cost of basic necessities like food, vaccinations, bedding, and enrichment needs, shelters report being overwhelmed with need. Together, we can help shelter cats this holiday season! With a tax-deductible gift of just $20, you can provide 200 bowls of cat food, one warm bed and the vaccination of one shelter cat. Send your holiday gift now!
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You can help animals across the US receive the medical attention they need to make a full recovery and heal, so that they are ready for their forever homes! Lu was rescued by animal control with a life-threatening infection and injury. He continues to fight for his life and needs ongoing medical treatment. Your donation today will give the gift of hope and healing to Lu and pets like him!
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Gifts for Environmentalists:
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For your loved one who is passionate about the environment, donate in their name to save the bees. Your donation will help struggling bee colonies affected by war and natural disasters. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Florida we ensured the well-being of 1.7 billion bees by supplying essential sugar syrup and pollen substitute, supporting 4,500 at-risk hives with an additional two months' worth of sustenance. In Ukraine, we've distributed over 30,000 lbs. of pollen substitute and 11,000 lbs. of sugar, ensuring the survival of these vital pollinators throughout the beekeeping season. Join us in making a difference for our buzzing friends in need....when they need it most. And if you donate now, your gift can go even further – a generous donor will match the first $10,000 raised to support bees.
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Manatees are dying at an alarming rate, mostly due to starvation. Each year, thousands of manatees in Florida struggle to find food. Rivers have lost their seagrass beds due to harmful algae blooms and poor water quality, leaving manatees with nothing to eat. Together, we can save the manatees this holiday, by providing lifesaving produce to help manatees recover from malnutrition.
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Over the past three decades, Asian elephant populations have declined by at least 50%. Many Asian elephants are forced into captivity, poached for their tusks, and are rapidly losing their habitat due to deforestation. You can help us protect Asian elephants this giving season. Your generous holiday gift will support our work to secure habitat for elephants, reduce human-elephant conflicts, and halt the ivory trade.
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The pangolin, known for its beautiful, armor-like scales, is rapidly disappearing. They are the most trafficked mammal in the world due to being illegally poached for their meat and scales. Now, pangolins are critically endangered and few remain in the wild. This holiday, you can help fund safe enclosures that act as rehabilitation centers for pangolins rescued from the trafficking trade and to help them thrive. We need help NOW to intervene before we lose this animal for good. Your holiday gift can help save endangered species like the pangolin and their habitats.
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Gifts to Help Others:
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This winter, thousands of veterans, along with their pets, are at risk of being left out in the cold. Sadly, approximately 40,000 unhoused veterans and their animals lack the essential supplies needed for warmth and comfort. Many homeless shelters don't accommodate pets, forcing veterans to make a choice: endure the harsh outdoors with their beloved pets or seek shelter and part ways with their only family. Our Good Packs, containing essential comfort items like blankets, socks, food, hygiene items, dog toys, treats, and more, aim to bridge this gap. Your donation provides a Good Pack to a veteran experiencing homelessness and their pet, providing them warmth and comfort this holiday season.
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Nearly 50% of pet owners experiencing domestic abuse will delay leaving their abuser due to fear for the lives of their pets, yet fewer than 20% of domestic violence shelters offer pet-friendly spaces. This holiday, you can help design and construct pet-friendly shelters that keep survivors and their pets together. No one should have to decide between staying with their pet and their own personal safety. And if you donate now, your gift can go even further – a generous donor will match the first $25,000 raised to support survivors of domestic violence and their pets!
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Gifts that Support Disaster Relief:
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For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, togetherness, and family; for Ukrainians facing winter in a war-torn country, the holidays are a bitter reminder of all that they’ve lost. With freezing temperatures, destroyed villages, no electricity, and the constant fear of explosives outdoors, the festive spirit is often overshadowed. Will you help restore some holiday comforts to Ukraine? Your donation will provide a Winter Relief Kit, packed with essentials like blankets, scarves, pet food, seasonal treats, and traditional meal staples to a struggling family, bringing warmth and hope during this holiday season.
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Pet-loving Ukrainians who remained after the invasion have been opening their homes and hearts to care for pets left behind. You can be a lifeline for those pets and their caretakers. With temperatures dropping, these pets are in danger once again - this time from life-threatening cold. Your support can help provide secure outdoor kennels with heaters as well as provide medications for dogs in shelters throughout Ukraine.
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As the holiday season approaches, we are reminded that disasters can strike anywhere at any time. Hurricanes, storms, wildfires, tsunamis, earthquakes, and war are a looming threat that can’t be predicted. These crisis events often cause severe damage to homes, bridges, natural foliage, and important infrastructures. They also pose great threats to wildlife, pets, and people everywhere. Disasters can force individuals and families to leave their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This holiday season, your donation makes it possible for us to better prepare and respond quickly when disaster strikes, easing suffering and helping communities rebuild.
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Long Term Gifts:
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Looking for a meaningful way to honor a loved one throughout the year? Consider becoming a Protector on their behalf. By making a monthly donation in their name, you'll be amplifying the good all year round. Your continuous support directly contributes to Greater Good Charities' vital programs for people, pets, and the planet, making a lasting impact. Join our dedicated group of Protectors today and help us create positive change month after month.
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This holiday season, give a gift that gives back. By supporting important causes, you are contributing to a more compassionate and brighter future for all. Together we can continue to spread the spirit of generosity, making the world a little warmer, kinder, and more hopeful for everyone.
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