The Best Holiday Gifts for Everyone (That Do Good, Too)

East Fork’s sweater (aDinner Service collaboration) is inspired by the brand’s original studio and a tribute to its new workshop that was destroyed by the flooding from Hurricane Helene;5 percent of salesgo to grassroots organizations in the region helping with hurricane-relief efforts.

You know Kule for its stripes.Thesestripes are part of the1973 collection, named after the year of the Supreme Court’sRoev.Waderuling. Of every 1973 purchase, 30 percent goes toPlanned Parenthood of Greater New York.

This Tracksmith tee made an appearance in a recent installment of ourStrat Haulseries — one of ourresident runners,Jeremy Rellosa, got it for winter training. All the proceeds benefit theTracksmith Foundation, whichhosts meets(in places like Boston, London, New York, and Chicago) to give more people the opportunity to participate in track.

ForNYC merchthat’snotjust for tourists, there’s the New York Public Library’s shop. A “Read Banned Books” T-shirt seems a fitting tribute to the place where New Yorkers get their free books. Even better: Every sale helps with the literary programs and book donations thatOut of Printfunds.

Block Shop’s limited-edition Tomato Robe was made in collaboration withDan Pelosiofhot-dog partyfame. The tomatoes are hand-screenprinted in Jaipur, and Block Shop puts 5 percent of its profits toward NGOs in India for health-care and education-related resources.

Agnès B. stores sell a red scarf throughout the year — wool in the winter and cotton in summer — a tradition since 1998. The proceeds from the fringe-trimmedfoulardare donated to local organizations fighting against AIDS.

To charm a hard-to-pleasemother-in-lawor surprise amomwho has everything, you might get a cashmere beanie that can bemonogrammed(for an additional fee of $15). Make sure to mention that 100 percent of the profits are donated to theChildren’s National Hospital.

Thetrucker hatsfrom Amagansett’s Amber Waves are the newest status merch. You could give one to the cousin who thinks she’s the nextWishbone Kitchen. All the proceeds from the nonprofit farm supportone of its programs, which include produce donations and an apprenticeship for farmers.

Get someonewhose underwear is made of seaweedor who just got their firstcompost binKeep Nature Wild’s sustainability-minded fanny pack. Every purchase helps the company coordinatelitter-cleanup days. Strategist technology writerJordan McMahonsays his can hold a Kindle and Fujifilm, when it’s not overstuffed.

If they already have a fullBoat and Tote, they could be in need of another carry-all. This tote is made from a waterproof and tear-resistant vinyl. You can get it monogrammed for an extra $15 (add on amatching toiletries casewhile you’re at it). Mark & Graham includes a 15 percent giveback with your purchase, supplying up to 100 meals forNo Kid Hungry.

Among Marlow Goods’ leather goods is this magnolia-blossom key fob that comes in colors of sunflower, oxblood, burnt orange, and tobacco. All the profits go to Brooklyn’sPure Legacee Inc., helping those who are aging out of foster care and facing homelessness.

A splurge for a good cause: 30 percent of the necklace’s purchase price is donated toEvery Mother Counts, an organization working for equitable maternity care (Clare V. has along-standing partnershipwith EMC). The heart is engraved with a play on France’s official motto of “Liberté, égalité, fraternité.”

As seen in anInstagram carouselfrom the Cut’s editor-in-chiefLindsay Peoples, this diamond-encrusted folding chair is inspired by Shirley Chisholm’s famous words, “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” (A“genius” lightbulband “hammer home” are part of Pavé the Way’s “empowerment tools” collection too.) And 100 percent of the profits will be sent to the charity of your choice — you can write one in a text box at checkout.

Caswell-Massey is older than the United States of America (it began as an apothecary in 1752). If you’re going to buyonlyone thing from the company, it should be a bespoke soap. Or, for our purposes, a set of three triple-milled soaps with the essences of flowers found in theNew York Botanical Garden: peony, orchid, and rose. It supports the garden’s research, conservation, horticulture, and education efforts.

Violets Are Blue’slotionis formulated with nourishing argan oil, hydrating avocado oil, and calming lavender oil forsmoother-looking skin. And 10 percent of everything in its entire skin-care line is donated towardgift packagesfor cancer patients atMount Sinai’s Dubin Breast Center.

J.Hannah’snail polishesare meant for the “color-resistant,” with shade names like “marzipan” (to channel a sponge cake) and “artichoke” (a “hearty green”). But it’s the “dune” hue (a “windblown sand”) that does some good — all profits from its sale are donated to an ever-evolving list of human-rights organizations — right now, the recipient is the L.A.’sDowntown Women’s Center, helping women who are experiencing homelessness.

The biggest name in the brush business is Mason Pearson. The best thing I’ve ever done for my hair is getting its delightfully pink “child” boar-bristled hairbrush. It happens to be also available on Olivela, where20 percentof proceeds from every purchase goes to causes like girls’ education, climate change, and health services (you can find all of its partnershere).

Strategist writerKitty Guodescribes Public Spirit’s hand soaps as “in the lineage ofAēsop.” It has notes of cardamom, violet, and sandalwood, with the formula featuring ingredients like jojoba oil and vitamin E. The company bills itself as a brand of “personal care with purpose,” giving 10 percent of its profits tononprofits, includingMercy Housingfor low-income families andScholarMatchfor underprivileged students.

As our friendsat the Cutrecount, Dieux’s reusableForever Eye Maskcatapulted it into fame (and launched many an Instagram selfie). You can put on a patch to help the serums and creams in your skin-care routine melt under your eyes. Now, there’s a limited-edition Eye Mask with the slogan “promote homosexuality.” It’s acollaborationwith designerWillie Norris, and 100 percent of proceeds are going toG.L.I.T.S. Inc., which provides crisis support for transgender sex workers.

Marianna Fierro’s illustrations reference traditional Italian ingredients, like deli-counter classicmortadella. Fittingly, for every online order, Fierro makes ten meal donations to local kids in need. The whole shop’s worth poking around (see herspaghetti crewneck,negroni stickers, andgarlic magnet) — but I especially like thesecannoli plates.

Pottery Barn is donating 25 percent of the purchase price of the preppiest teddy bear you’ve ever seen toSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…

… and West Elm is donating 12 percent of the purchase price of this skier-themed glassware (the frosted glass resembles snow-capped mountains) toSt. Judeas well.

The devotedIndicatorlistener needs a mug with Planet Money’smartini-ed squirrel. Every purchase made on NPR’s online shop supports the broadcaster’s programming.

For the spoiled pup’s kibbles, fetch this dog bowl from ceramicist Helen Levi’scollection for Kismet. It’s dishwasher- and microwave-safe, plus it benefitsProject Street VetandPaws for Life.

The easy maintenance of reBoard from Material Kitchen makes it a greatcutting boardfor thehome cook. It’s what food stylistJudy Kimslices produce on for shoots (the texture doesn’t make you feel like your knife is slipping when you’re chopping away). Half the profits from the beige version of the reBoard, called “To Pó Pó With Love,” will go toHeart of Dinner.

Alight donates 10 percent of the proceeds from its essential-oil-scented incense sticks — with scents like blood orange, palo santo, gingergrass, and bergamot — to a rotating roster of causes (LGBTQIA+ rights, criminal justice reform, and migrant and refugee rights among them).

Philadelphia Printworks fundraisesquarterly donationsto groups like theGender Liberation MovementandNational Network of Abortion Funds, and all itscollaborationsare done with grassroots organizations. Artist Milo Parker’s “no justice no peace” rug helps support marginalized creatives.

Parks Project’s mission centers on preserving public lands, with sales funding projects across the country’s national parks. The site is chock-full of things foroutdoorsy types, including this brassFrench pressthat’s illustrated with a folksy scene you’d see at Yosemite or the Grand Canyon.

Our sister site Vulture describedLily Anolik’s double biographyas “an account of a dispute between highly creative frenemies where the wounds festered for years and no one ever worked it out on the remix.” It sounds promising for the Babitz apologist who has a dog-eared copy ofHollywood’s Eve. You could consider buying the book from Bookshop — you can choose to support anindependent bookstorethrough your purchase or send your dollars to a “profit pool” that’s shared by over 1,000 bookstores.

It’s a build-your-own-tiara for the budding princess. Super Smalls will donate one kit toMia’s Miracles, which provides programs for frontline workers and financial grants for families, for every kit sold.

You can get the delicacies from New York City’s oldest delicatessen — slices of pastrami and corned beef, matzo-ball soup, potato latkes — delivered to the homesick native Manhattanite. Katz’s is donating a portion of its proceeds toToys for Tots.

Or for something sweet, here’s a sampler’s box of 12 Georgetown Cupcakes — including flavors like peanut butter fudge, salted caramel, and pumpkin cheesecake. And Williams-Sonoma is promising 30 percent of its retail price toShare Our Strength’s No Kid Hungrycampaign.