'Tis the season of shopping... trying to find those gifts that will last even when the tinsel and lights are taken down. What is worth spending your money on these days? I am loving all the options for gift-giving that also help others, whether it's the widows, the orphan, mothers in Haiti trying to support their families, or other families who are also in the adoption process!
And so, for your shopping pleasure, here are several places to shop this Christmas, that will actually make a difference! Make your gifts give...
3 cords haiti
These items are just lovely! I really want my hubby to buy my Christmas gift from this site, but many items have been "sold out" each time I look. I'm not giving up, though, even if I have to get my Christmas present in January. Here's what their website says:
3 Cords is a social enterprise founded in September 2010 to train, employ, and empower Haitian women and their families. Our mission is to provide opportunities for physically handicapped women, and to show them that they are both beautiful and valuable. We do this by training the women as artisans in a loving, community oriented environment.
The name 3 Cords comes from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12:
“Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up… Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken.”
3 Cords is a social enterprise founded in September 2010 to train, employ, and empower Haitian women and their families. Our mission is to provide opportunities for physically handicapped women, and to show them that they are both beautiful and valuable. We do this by training the women as artisans in a loving, community oriented environment.
The name 3 Cords comes from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12:
“Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up… Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken.”
no. 41
When you buy a No.41 backpack, you are also providing a backpack for a primary school student in Rwanda. Backpacks are handmade by our new partnering women's co-op in Gisenyi, Rwanda. All bags are made with African iktenge fabric and standard Rwandan school uniform material.
Mackenzie & elise
Friends that are adopting 2 children from China have started this online store with an ever changing selection of boutique style women's and children's clothes and accessories.
once was lost
Once Was Lost was created as we were trying to raise money for our own adoption and we were noticing a lack of adoption fundraising opportunities for Canadians. We knew that we wanted to help others raise support for their adoptions and after some brainstorming Once Was Lost was born.
We are currently helping Canadian and American families fundraise for their adoptions but have dreams of expanding in the future. When you make a purchase from our store, 50% of the proceeds will go our affiliate families to help with adoption expenses.
We are currently helping Canadian and American families fundraise for their adoptions but have dreams of expanding in the future. When you make a purchase from our store, 50% of the proceeds will go our affiliate families to help with adoption expenses.
show hope ~ a store to benefit orphans
Purchase for a Purpose: You can change the life of an orphan with every purchase from our store. Not only will the proceeds from your purchase help change the lives of some of our world’s most vulnerable children, by wearing these products you are raising your voice on their behalf!
mercy house
The vision of Mercy House Kenya:
- Our residents are invited to stay in the program for a minimum of two to four years, but our desire is to support each mom and baby throughout their lives. Each girl earns money through our Sustainable Skills Program and it will be dispersed over a long-term period to continue their education and even start a business as a part of our Graduate Program. Since our residents are at-risk- abused and even orphaned, we will assist them for as long as needed. We want to be their forever family and will tailor our help to each girl's situation. Our goal is quality, not quantity and total discipleship.
oromo bibles for ethiopia
And, for that person on your list that really has everything, how about a donation in their name to the Oromo Bible Project? I remember when my great-aunt was in a nursing home and didn't really need anything, this was the type of gift that would have been meaningful. A gift in her name that would live past her earthly life.
Another mom in the adoption process has put together a lovely board on Pinterest that has many, many additional ideas for super-creative gift-giving that will last past the season!
Happy shopping!
Happy shopping!
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