I saw this on Regis and Kelly yesterday and wanted to pass it along. Here are gifts that you can purchase for yourself or as a gift that give to others in need. The best part is, most of the proceeds go to the charity instead of only a small percent! 
TOMS shoes ($35+)
*For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, another pair will be given to a child that would otherwise be barefoot: "One for One" philosophy.
*Great gift for a kid or teenager
*Since TOMS was founded in 2006 by Blake Mycoskie, over 150,000 pairs of shoes have been given to children around the world. Goal for 2009 is to give away 300,000 more
*If you don't know recipient's shoe size, for $50 you can order a TOMS gift card (worth $50) that also comes with a DVD documentary about TOMS
Sierra Club — "Sponsor a Wild Place" ($25+)
*A small donation of $25 will allow you to
sponsor a National Park or other wild place of your choosing, along with a stuffed animal, personalized certificate, full color photo, fact sheet, and a letter of recognition.
*For $50, an "1892 rucksack" backpack will be included with the above gifts
*Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization in the United States.
Tea Forté Rejuvenation Tea Set (Orig. $42, ON SALE for $32.99)
*Gift set includes a Tea forté signature porcelain café cup with a ceramic tea tray and 10 pyramid tea infusers
*Shop.stjude.com has a wide selection of gifts for virtually anyone. Plus, 100% of net profits benefit
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 
Peacekeeper Cause-Metics Customized Care Package ($33)
*Personalized gift box with three products: lipstick, nail polish, and lip gloss
100% of net profits will benefit women's health advocacy
*Peacekeeper Cause-Metics is the first cosmetics line to give all of its after-tax, distributable profits to
women's health advocacy and urgent human rights issues.
Philosophy "She Colors My Day" Bubble Bath ($20)
*Also available in "3 in 1" shower gel, shampoo & bubble bath
*100% of net profits will benefit the
Women's Cancer Research Fund *The Women's Cancer Research Fund aims to save lives by raising critical funds to help fast track more effective approaches to the early diagnosis of women's cancers.
Philosophy "Joyful Heart" Shower Gel ($20)
*"3 in 1" - can be used as a shower gel, shampoo, and/or bubble bath (also available in a lotion)
*Peony scent
*100% of net profits will benefit the
Joyful Heart Foundation.
*Joyful Heart Foundation was founded by Mariska Hargitay; the foundation is committed to the recovery of victims of sexual assault
Kiehl's Limited Edition KAWS Crème de Corps ($26.50/$44.50)
*Rich body lotion with beta-carotene and cocoa butter
*100 % of net profits will benefit
RxART
*RxART is a non-profit national organization, committed to fostering artistic expression and awareness through the challenging, yet rewarding task of engaging young patients through contemporary art in pediatric hospitals.
*KAWS is the pseudonym of New York-based artist, Brian Donnelly, who has partnered with Kiehl's to create the label for this Limited Edition lotion.
Ikea Sunnan Lamp ($19.95)
*Buy a lamp and and IKEA will donate a lamp to
UNICEF to help children in homes without electricity to do their homework after dark. The first donations will go to UNICEF in Pakistan.
*no electricity needed - gets energy from solar cells located on the lamp's base, which transform sunlight into electrical energy.
Stella McCartney T-Shirt for GAP ($28.00)
*Stella McCartney has teamed up with Gap for this exclusively designed T-shirt to support World Aids Day.
*50% of the profits are donated to the
Global Fund charity, helping to eliminate AIDS in Africa.
FEED 10 Pouch ($25)
*Made to be used as a clutch, makeup case, or pencil holder
*With every purchase of this product, meals are provided to 10 women through the
United Nations World Food Program's Food for Work program - which is a program in which community members are given food in exchange for work on vital new infrastructure or for time spent learning new skills that will increase the food security of households or communities.
FEED 5 Bracelet ($15)
*Made out of corn-based plastic with a metal charm with the FEED logo stamped on one side and the number 5 on the other. Each bracelet comes in a mini FEED pouch.
*With every purchase of this product, 5 school meals are provided to children in developing countries through the
United Nations World Food Program.
Ehlers Estate Wine ($25+)
*Only non-profit winery in California
*100% of profits support the
Leducq Foundation for international cardiovascular disease research
*Wine is certified organic, and is cultivated using biodynamic farming techniques to produce a small portfolio of exceptional estate-grown wines
Dancing Deer Company Sweet Home Cookie Pack ($35.95)
*Includes a Dark Chocolate Sweet Home Project House Cookie, Deep Dark Gingerbread Cake and 18 pack of Molasses Clove Cookies
*35% of the price goes directly to
Sweet Home Project to help homeless mothers and their children fund educations, find jobs and move into homes of their own.
*HELP USA is a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower the homeless and others in need to become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing (including the Hickory Street Apartments in Buffalo) with on-site support services, HELP USA provides resources for its residents to become independent and productive.
Choco-Logo for "HELP USA" chocolate and chocolate sets ($10-$55)
*Several options to choose from: Sea Salt Turtles, Popcorn Extravaganza, 3-pack Caramel Almond Bars etc.
*100% of net proceeds benefit
HELP USA
*HELP USA is a national not-for-profit organization with a mission to empower the homeless and others in need to become and remain self-reliant. Through the development of quality housing (including the Hickory Street Apartments in Buffalo) with on-site support services, HELP USA provides resources for its residents to become independent and productive.
Hope, Believe, Dream and Inspire Bracelets ($25)
100% of the sale of these bracelets goes directly to
Urban Pathways, one of the largest services providers to homeless adults in NYC. Our mission is to help homeless adults move from street to home, from instability to self sufficiency, and on to permanent housing.
The bracelets are made with lead-free Czech fire-polished beads whose facets are "fired" smooth by the heat of the furnace, resulting in warm flashes of refracted fire boiling up from the interior. They are separated by Miyuki Delica® galvanized silver glass; the bracelet is framed by two Swarovski clear crystals on either end, and features a sterling silver message bead that is framed by two Swarovski clear crystals. Each is finished with a sterling silver hook-and-eye clasp. Bracelets come in two sizes (7.5" or 8"), two colors (light or dark orange), and with four different word bead options (Hope, Believe, Dream, and Inspire).
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The bracelet program will help us reach our 2010 goals including:
Serving 200,000 emergency meals
Providing 140,000 emergency showers
Providing 350 people with employment training and placement
Helping 200 formerly homeless adults move into their own homes
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Just received an email from The Children's Place that you can take an additional 50% off already reduced prices! This is NOT available online, only in the store. This will make for some really great deals when you print and take in this coupon for another 15% OFF!
Sears is having a 3 day gift sale now through December 11th.
