The holiday season is here, and there's nothing quite like the joy of giving. It's the time of year when we come together to make our loved ones smile, and this year, you can add an extra layer of meaning to your gifts. At Greater Good Charities, we believe in the power of giving, and we’ve curated a selection of meaningful stocking stuffers that not only bring joy to your friends and family but also make a significant impact on People, Pets, Planet, and Disaster Relief.
Gifts for People: Empowering Lives
Imagine the happiness on your loved one's face when they discover that their stocking stuffer is not just a present, but a gift that empowers lives. By donating to various programs in their name, you can provide essential support for communities in need. These gifts range from providing food and clean water to comfort and essential items to those experiencing homelessness. This holiday season, make a difference by giving the gift of empowerment.
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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. Just $25 provides a Good Pack containing essential items to a veteran and their pet experiencing homelessness. They fought for us, let’s fight for them.
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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 for Pets: Caring for Animals in Need
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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 will be sending a special holiday flight on December 6th to transport pets to the Pacific Northwest where they have a greater chance of being adopted. This holiday season, you can help transport pets from under-resourced shelters to rescue organizations in parts of the country with stronger adoption options. 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 for 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 stand a much better chance of being adopted. You can provide healthy meals, warm beds and the proper vaccines to dogs with a care package. When you sponsor a care package, we will transport nutritious, high quality dog food, beds, and vaccinations to shelters and rescue groups nationwide.
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A warm bed and a full belly can go a long way for 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 stand a much better chance of being adopted. You can provide healthy meals, warm beds and the proper vaccines to dogs with a care package. When you sponsor a care package, we will transport nutritious, high quality dog food, beds, and vaccinations to shelters and rescue groups nationwide.
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You can help animals across the US receive the medical attention needed to make a full recovery and heal, so that they can find new homes and be adopted! 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 the Planet: Conservation and Sustainability
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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.
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Manatees are dying at an alarming rate, mostly due to starvation. Each year, thousands of manatees in Florida face starvation. Rivers have lost their seagrass beds due to harmful algal 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 only a 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 breed. 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 for Disaster Relief: Providing Hope in Crisis
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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 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 cannot be predicted until they happen. These crises 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 and shelters rebuild.
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This holiday season, let your stocking stuffers tell a story of love, generosity, and positive change. When you choose gifts that support meaningful causes, you are not only bringing joy to your loved ones but also making a lasting impact on People, Pets, Planet, and Disaster Relief. At Greater Good Charities, we believe that small gifts can create significant change, and we invite you to join us in spreading the spirit of giving this holiday season. Let's make this festive season truly meaningful, one stocking stuffer at a time.
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