While parties, decorations, and family traditions help to make the holidays feel warm and bright, there’s no doubt that giving is the real reason for the season. But all too often, crossing off every name on your gift list can feel more frantic than fulfilling.
This year, why not choose gifts that give twice? Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida® has several partnerships with incredible brands that give a portion of their sales to the life-changing mission of Make-A-Wish.
Whether you want to take part in GivingTuesday or you’re simply trying to finish your holiday shopping, here are 5+ holiday gifts that give back.
1. For Coffee Lovers
Got a coffee lover on your list? This light roast from Caribou Coffee will not only get their day off to a great start, but it will also help bring the wishes of critically ill children to life.
For every bag of Wish Blend sold in Target or through their website, Caribou Coffee will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish.
2. For Stocking Stuffers
Lokai is all about finding a balance between the highs and lows of life. And no one understands this balance better than children struggling with a critical illness.
Each of their bracelets contains water from Mt. Everest and mud from the Dead Sea—the highest and lowest places on earth—to remind wearers to remain humble and hopeful.
For every purchase of a rainbow or star bracelet, Lokai will donate $1 toward Make-A-Wish of America®.
3. For Kids
Childrens’ gift ideas always include plenty of toys, but they’ll probably get plenty of those from Santa. Instead, encourage them to read with a book club subscription.
My First Reading Club will send a collection of age-appropriate books (for kids ages 0-12) every month to inspire your children with stories, learning, and more. And with every purchase, $5 goes to Make-A-Wish America.
4. For The One Who Has Everything
There’s a good reason why gift cards are one of the most popular holiday gifts year after year. But who says the gift recipient is the only one who should benefit from it?
With Giving Good, that gift card can also give back. The Make-A-Wish e-gift card can be redeemed at one of eight top retailers and 3% of the purchase price goes back to the life-changing charity.
5. For Disney Lovers
Here in Orlando, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love Disney. Now, they can show their support for the Happiest Place on Earth with a gift that gives back.
Florida’s Disney specialty license plate can be purchased as a gift for anyone on your list and $25 will be donated to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. All they need to redeem it at the DMV is their Florida driver’s license.
6. For the Do-Gooder
For the one who’s always giving back, there’s no better way to celebrate their generous spirit than by making a donation in their name to support a worthy cause like Make-A-Wish.
Making a donation online is simple and you even have the option to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Give Hope This Season
The holiday season is a wonderful time of giving, but at Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, giving hope and joy to others is a year-round commitment.
In a world where everyone is telling them “no,” granted wishes are a resounding “yes!” to a child whose life has been changed by critical illness. If you’re interested in making a difference to these amazing kids, consider donating, volunteering, or attending one of our events.
No matter what holiday you celebrate, Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida wishes you a magical holiday season.
