We're getting to the time of year when you can expect to do a lot of shopping. It seems like there's just a blink of an eye between the end of summer and the winter holidays.
As you think about celebrating family and giving thanks at the year's end, it's important to remember just how many people across the globe are struggling. This year, in particular, has brought a lot of different challenges to different people.
If you're looking to give back while doing your fall and winter holiday shopping, there are a lot of brands that are looking to give back to the many who have grappled with hard times. Here are some of the brands and causes you can support.
Hurricane Ida Victims
Hurricane Ida caused devastation from the South all the way up to the Northeastern United States. As the relief efforts continue, these brands are mobilizing toward Hurricane Ida relief efforts.
Lowe's
Lowe's has pledged to donate $1 million to organizations including the American Red Cross and the St. Bernard Project. Lowe's is also donating an additional $1 million to support product donations.
You can support those efforts by checking out the awesome fall decor at Lowe's. There's the Holiday Living Bountiful Holiday collection, which can transform your mantelpiece with a pumpkin and gourd wreath, harvest hanging wall art, and a pumpkin tabletop decoration pumpkin stand, all for $94.82.
PetSmart
PetSmart's Charities has pledged up to $1 million in grants to support responding agencies working to help pets and families in areas impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Do your part by getting your pets all ready for fall. We love the Thrills & Chills Halloween Trick-or-Treat Pet Tee for big pets, but PetSmart has every pet covered down to the fish tank covered with the $7.99 Skeleton Snorkeler Bubbling Aquarium Ornament.
Afghan Refugees
Take a trip and support a brand that's helping Afghan refugees. Tripadvisor is donating $1 million to support Afghan refugees through World Central Kitchen's efforts to provide meals for Afghan families arriving at Dulles International Airport, air bases in Spain, and other potential locations. WCK has already provided over 60,000 meals to people fleeing Afghanistan.
Sustainability
More than ever, we're starting to understand how important it is to step up for our planet. Increasing sustainability, especially in fashion, is a big change we can all work toward.
Macy's
Macy's is committing to sustainability with a whole section of its website dedicated to independently certified earth-friendly products. Cuddle up with the Oake Chunky Knit Throw and enjoy whatever you're binging this fall and winter.
Rothy's
Rothy's also recently announced an exciting sustainability initiative. Its partnership with Evian will create a limited edition tennis-inspired capsule collection made from recycled Evian water bottles. It's anticipated for release in September 2022, but in the meantime, pick up the adorable White Rainbow Kids Sneakers.
Cyberbullying
With remote learning and kids having to face each other in real life less and less, cyberbullying has been on the rise. Many times, it's hurt kids who are hurting kids, and the results can be truly heartbreaking.
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Urban Decay has launched its Online Bullying Hurts IRL initiative as part of a three-year partnership with The Cybersmile Foundation to develop education and support resources for cyberbullying, mental health, and digital well-being. The brand is showing it supports inner beauty as much as its outer beauty offerings, like the Naked3 Mini Eyeshadow Palette.
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