My favorite part of giving someone a gift is the happiness that it brings them. My least favorite part? Trying to decide what to gift to give them. For those of you who struggle to find the perfect gift, I’ve put together this list of Gifts that Give Back. Make your gift giving even more meaningful – and easier – by supporting these companies that donate a portion of profits or match your item one-for-one to serve the people and cause who need it most.

Husband or Boyfriend

Is the man in your life spending his summer working on a “Honey Do List”? If so, send him outdoors with a new sustainable, earth-friendly item from Eartheasy.com. It’ll make his yard and garden work easier, more effective, and better for the planet. Through a partnership with Trees for the Future Foundation, a tree is planted for every purchase on eartheasy.com. The man in your life – and the planet – will thank you for these gifts that give back.

Wife or Girlfriend

Guys, are you worried about missing special occasions in your relationship? Anniversaries and birthdays are hard to remember! Cover all your bases by getting your special gal a monthly subscription box, like LOVE GOODLY. She’ll receive new items each month… and you’ll get to reap the rewards of being a thoughtful gift giver each month! As a social impact company, LOVE GOODLY will donate a portion of profits to charity.

That “Hard to Shop for” Friend

Here at Purpose over Profit, you can find gifts that give back for all types of people, including those who are hard to shop for. Bombas socks are specially designed for performance, quality and comfort and are gifts that give back to a worthy cause (donating socks to homeless), making them a practical, yet thoughtful gift for that person who is hard to shop for. These are also great gifts for people you don’t know well personally, such as co-workers, neighbors, and other acquaintances.

Your Cat!

Has your cat been showing you his love by bringing little ‘presents’ to your doorstep? Or is he spending the evenings curled up on your lap? With KitNipBox, you can show him some love in return, while spreading the love to cats in rescue shelters courtesy of KitNipBox’s giving back program. Cats love these gifts that give back!

Your Dog!

How do you reward unconditional love? DOG for DOG treats are a good place to start. Give your dog a special treat to thank him for being man’s best friend. With your purchase, dogs in rescues/shelters will also receive a treat, compliments of DOG for DOG.

New Homeowners

Its only the start of summer, but I’ve already been to three housewarming parties this year! If you’re in the market for some housewarming gifts like I was, check out GlobeIn. They’re best known for their monthly subscription boxes, but they also sell individual items online. They focus on eco-friendly, fairly traded and/or organic products supplied by various artisans. This is a gift that gives back to many different artisans throughout the world.

Your Adventurous / Outdoorsy Friend

Are you friends breaking out their camping gear and heading for the hills? If so, send them on their way prepared with The Nomadik. When you purchase one of their boxes containing high-end gear, supplies, and inspirational items for outdoor adventures, Nomadik donates a portion of the profits to environmental causes

Your “Plastic Bottles are Bad for the Environment” Friend

There’s no denying that plastic bottles are bad for the environment. Some people feel more strongly – and are more vocal – about it than others. If you know one of those people, or perhaps you yourself are one – here’s the perfect accessory… a stylish and eco-friendly glass water bottle by Faucet Face. These glass bottles promote tap water and face the fight against bottled water waste – protecting both the planet and people. Through its 1 for 100 program, Faucet Face donates 2.5% of ALL sales of their classic water bottles, PLUS, a complete filter for each sale of 5 or more individual bottles to the clean drinking water charity Third Millennium Awakening (TMA).

Kids

Just because it’s summertime doesn’t mean the kids have to stop learning. They’ll love Green Kid Crafts’ engaging boxes curated with S.T.E.A.M activities, but shhh… don’t tell them they’re learning. (The parents will thank you, too!)

Elephant Lover

We all have one – a special friend who just loves elephants. Elephant keychain? Check. Elephant necklace? Check. This friend has them all. At Ivory Ella you can add to their ever-growing collection of elephant themed items and support elephants while you’re at it. My guess is they’ll be absolutely thrilled to know a portion of the proceeds will be used to support elephant causes.

Wildlife Lover

Maybe your family member or friend loves all wildlife, and not just elephants? If so, head on over to Shongolulu for an assortment of wildlife themed apparel and accessories. Your purchase will help support wildlife causes, something that will make the wildlife-lover appreciate the gift even more!

The Beach Lover

How about gifts that give back to marine conservation? Devocean has you covered there. Their beach themed accessories are perfect friends at the beach – as well as for friends who wish they were at the beach!

Fashionista

Looking for a fun, eco gift for the stylish person in your life? Check out Panda’s line of bamboo sunglasses and bamboo watches. These eco-friendly products are made from sustainable bamboo, creating a unique accessory that will turn heads!