Gifts that Give Back for Teen Girls

It is the holiday gift guide season. All of your favorite magazines, bloggers, and celebrities are putting together a list of their favorite things. I have loved pulling together all kinds of cool holiday gift guides for tweens and kids over the years.

Over the years I've shared gifts for outdoor kids, tweens, and gifts to get the kids in the kitchen. My absolute favorite gift guide to compile is the Gifts that Give Back gift guide.

I spend hours and hours looking high and low for gifts that make an impact on the community around us. Whether it's purchasing straight from a particular organization, giving money to a particular foundation, or companies that match your donation - gifts that give back are awesomeness.

This year I have catered my list to an all too familiar recipient list the teenage girl. The reality is, I have a teenage daughter and I have a tween (on the cusp of teenage-hood) and I know how challenging it can be to shop for these girls. I hope this gift guide inspires you to make holiday purchases that have a positive impact on the world around us.

Gifts that Give Back for Teen Girls and Tween Girls

Love Your Melon's fashion forward Pom Beanies - 50% of the profit from purchases will go to organizations that fight pediatric cancer.

How great is this read the books t-shirt from Out of Print and Levar Burton? This is a great gift for the book lover in your house. I know my kids love reading books and they will have fun wearing this t-shirt. Would be great gifted with a recently banned book, don't you think? A portion of the proceeds go to support We Need Diverse Books.

Unicef has been spreading love and support around the world for decades. Tap into your child's interests and select a Survival Gift for a child in need. If your kid is athletic, consider giving a Sports Pack. Do you have a feminist at home - give education to 2 girls. Check out all the popular holiday gift options and find the one that fits your teen the best.

How cute is this candle? The folks at Scripted Frangrance carry a line of candles that feature your favorite dog (they also have flowers, etc). The dog series of candles benefit the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation.

The Hope All Around Bangle is a beautiful way to give back. The design includes the word "hope" engraved in 24 different languages, all around the bangle. Proceeds from the purchase of this bangle go to support the people of Laos, in the clearing of landmines from their land. Mines that remain there from time of the Vietnam War.

I am loving the tote bags from FEED. The Market Tote is made from sturdy heavy canvas and would make a perfect gift for your young feminist. FEED works to provide school meals to children in developing countries - this pouch provides 25 school meals...love.

I know my daughters always seem to be in need of a new pair of slippers...me too. I love these fuzzy and soft slippers from Bombas.com. For every pair purchased, they will donate a pair a homeless shelter...how great is that?

We love LUSH's Charity Pot Fund and the awesome Charity Pot hand and body lotion. A portion of the purchase price will be donated to the Charity Pot Fund, to benefit humanitarian and animal rights organizations around the world.

We have a dog and I know my teen would love to support puppies and dogs in need. Our local animal protection organization is the Toronto Humane Society. It is possible to purchase a wide assortment of gifts - tote bags, hoodies, t-shirts, and more. A portion of the proceeds go directly to support the animals they care for. What a lovely gift to give.

giving key bracelet with key on the bracelet

How lovely is this key bracelet from The Giving Keys? The Giving Keys provides employment opportunities for people who are trying to transition from homelessness. Your purchase will have a hands-on impact on homelessness.

Stylish and functional S'well water bottles are doing great things for the environment and tweens & teens love them. Purchases made provide funds to a variety of organizations - UNICEF, (RED), Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and more. Kick plastic to the curb and look good doing it.

Think local. What local organizations could use a helping hand this year? Teenagers are old enough to understand the importance of giving back - make a donation in their name to a local women's shelter, animal shelter, or food bank. Act locally and feel the direct impact in your community.

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