Women for Hope donates 10% of the profits from its products to a wide range of charities including the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), the American Heart Association, and RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). The company offers jewelry, bath and body products, and home accessories.
Brad Pitt and beauty company Kiehl’s will raise money for JPF Eco Systems, the environmental charity they created together, with the Aloe Vera Biodegradable Liquid Body Cleanser that Kiehl’s will launch in October. The charity will receive all of the proceeds from the sales of the product, which is made of 100% biodegradable ingredients. The main beneficiary will be Pitt’s Make It Right organization, which helps victims of Hurricane Katrina.
10% of the proceeds from David Babaii’s haircare products go to WildAid, a non-profit organization that works seeks to end the illegal wildlife trade. Kate Hudson is a partner in the cause.
Wink NYC donates 10% of its online purchases to Step Up Women’s Network, a national non-profit organization that enhances community resources for girls and women. Wink sells clothing, accessories, and beauty products in its Manhattan stores and on the Web.
GUESS offers GUESS Gives Back, a collection of apparel and accessories that aid several causes. The line features GUESS Green, eco-friendly tops and denim that benefit the Environmental Media Association (EMA); “Time to Give” watches, which help Safe House Ethiopia; G by GUESS tote bags, which benefit the Boys & Girls Club of America; and special edition T-shirts that help Invisible Children.
JK Rowling has announced that she will make The Tales of Beedle the Bard, her book of wizarding fairy tales, available to the public on Thursday, December 4. Proceeds will go to Children’s High Level Group, a charity she founded in 2005 to help European children who are living in residential institutions.
A portion of the sales of Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony products supports cancer care and prevention in needy areas. The line includes clothing, accessories, and more.
Jeweler Zalemark, Inc. donates a portion of the sales of its Demeter line to Operation Smile, an organization of medical volunteers who repair children’s facial deformities. The line includes gemstone rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets in yellow and white gold.
Jay McCarroll, Project Runway’s first winner, has designed men’s and women’s T-shirts to benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research. Five dollars from every shirt sold will go to the foundation.
Sports bra manufacturer Enell is offering items that support worthy causes: The Hope bra to support the fight against breast cancer, and the Charity bra to support RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). Enell will donate to the indicated charity $6 from each one sold.
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