"From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.”
-Arthur Ashe


Community is a huge part of who we are – thanks to our family, friends, and you we are here today. So, this is our way of giving back: raising awareness and giving at least 10% of what we make towards the following forpurpose organizations that have absolutely stolen our hearts. We love what they do, why they do it, and how they do it. And we want to invite you along in the journey! There are a few ways you can be a part of something bigger than yourself:

  • If you’ve purchased anything here, you are already contributing! Yay!
  • Learn about them and share them with your friends
  • Donate to them directly


FORMANDO VIDAS

Kids

I’ve personally known this organization, and the people that run it, for over ten years. They have a heart of gold and are the most sacrificial group of people I know. They also happen to love what they do!

The organization runs in Bogotá, Colombia and their mission is to rescue street children. They give them a home, and an education. But the coolest thing about them is that they truly become a family to these kids, teaching them how to interact with each other, and as a result breaking the cycle of homelessness and family conflict. This is what can happen in the case of orphanages – kids don’t know what a functional family looks like, and when they grow up and have their own children, they don’t know how to deal with that and their own kids end up in the streets.

I absolutely love what they do, and I’ve spent time with them, getting to know the various phases of their organization and seeing first-hand the impact they’re having. They do a ton, so if you want to learn more about their mission, head to their website! You’ll be able to learn everything from the history of Colombia and why there are so many children at risk and on the streets, as well as how the organization itself functions.

CHARITY:WATER

Water

This is by far my favorite U.S. based non-profit. They are making a huge difference all over the world. Their mission is “to bring clean and safe drinking water to every person in the world.” Why? Well, because nearly 1 out of 10 people in the world live without water.

An awesome thing about them: You can track every dollar you donate. Seriously, they use GPS technology and let you know exactly where your money is going. They also fundraise separately for their operational costs. Because I’ve worked with non-profits in the past, I’ve become hyper-aware of the issue of donations going to fund anything but the people who the organizations are supposedly advocating for, and that is a big NO and red flag in my mind. Charity:water has revolutionized the way you give and the marriage of service-based mentality with technology blows my mind. So check them out… only $30 dollars a month gives one person clean water every month.

I’ve followed them for years, and love what they do. One of my dreams is to get to collaborate with them somehow.
You can follow and fall in love with them by going to their website and Instagram. And if you ever do a birthday campaign for them, let me know!

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