Gifts that Give Back: The Ultimate Gift Guide
This holiday season, give a truly meaningful gift by supporting causes that matter. Whether it's uplifting people, caring for animals, preserving our planet, or aiding in disaster relief, our list of charitable gift options embodies the spirit of giving. You can make a monetary donation in someone else's name, championing significant causes that have real world impact. Join us in spreading compassion and generosity by giving a gift that amplifies the good.
Gifts for pet lovers:
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1. GIVE FOOD TO PETS IN NEEDShopping 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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2. TRANSPORT SHELTER PETSTo 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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3. HELP PETS ACCESS VETERINARY CAREGood 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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4. GIVE A HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE TO A DOG IN NEEDA 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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5. GIVE A HOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE TO A CAT IN NEEDShelters across the US are overwhelmed and overcrowded and struggling to care for cats in need. Due to the high cost of basic necessities like food, vaccinations, bedding, and enrichment needs — shelters often have to limit the number of cats they can save, leaving many cats struggling to survive. Together, we can help cats in need this holiday! 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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6. HELP ANIMALS GET THE MEDICAL TREATMENT THEY NEED TO SURVIVEYou 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 Environmentalists:
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1. 'Bee' a hero and feed a hive of honeybeesFor 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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2. HELP STARVING MANATEESManatees 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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3. HELP SAVE THE ASIAN ELEPHANTSOver 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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4. PROTECT THE WORLD'S MOST TRAFFICKED ANIMALThe 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 to Help Others:
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1. GIVE FOOD AND COMFORT TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESSThis 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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2. PROVIDE SAFETY FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR PETSThis 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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Gifts that Support Disaster Relief:
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1. SEND A WINTER RELIEF KIT TO A STRUGGLING FAMILY IN UKRAINEFor 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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2. KEEP UKRAINIAN SHELTER PETS WARMPet-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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3. SEND AID TO VICTIMS OF DISASTERPet-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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Long Term Gifts:
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5. Become a Protector with a Monthly GiftLooking 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.
