Welcome!

I decided to start The Giving Store because I wanted to find a way to make a difference throughout the year.  As a mother of two there are many issues that are important to me and I want to increase the ones I support. And I don't think I'm alone.

Until now, as a family we could only donate money to a couple causes a year spending $50 to $100 at a time. Restricted by funds I would feel guilty choosing one of many important causes. Around the holidays I donate toys. I participate in my son's annual school fund raiser. When someone passes away I give a memorial donation in their name. When the opportunity presents, I purchase specialty items that a portion of the proceeds benefited a cause. Although I give, it feels inconsistent and small.

Here is where The Giving Store makes a difference. You buy unique, quality products for yourself and others. Only each time you buy an item, 10% of the retail price is donated to one of many causes. Each cause has one or more non-profit(s) for you to choose as a recipient for the donation. To continue the goal of making a difference, The Giving Store offers handcrafted, all-natural, recycled, and/or eco-friendly items. Gift certificates are available and a great way to give the gift of giving. Together we can move mountains.

The Giving Store is starting with 11 causes. We have designed a line for each cause with its own name, logo, color, and scent, where applicable. You can shop a cause supporting what means the most to you. Or you can shop by product supporting multiple causes. Over time we will be adding causes, non-profits, and products to widen the impact of donations. If you would like to see your favorite cause and/or non-profit please email us at support@shopthegivingstore.com. Remember The Giving Store is your store.  

The Giving Store's secondary goal is to promote and increase awareness for these important issues. You will find basic information relating to each cause on its individual page. Links to specific non-profit sites are provided in the "Learn More About the Non-Profits" section. We encourgae visiting the sites to make direct donations and Memorial donations. The Giving Store's hope is to ignite involvement whether it be writing your congressman or volunteering locally. We need to face our world's issues for today and tomorrow.

The Giving Store invites companies to get involved. All of our products make great corporate gifts for employees and customers. The Giving Store understands how keeping your company in your customer’s mind is crucial to the success of your growth. What better way to be memorable while saying you care about our world with recycled promotional products from The Giving Store. These promotional items will have 10% of the retail price benefiting a cause of your choice. Ask how your company can receive through bulk purchasing the tax deduction for the donation on both recycled promotional items and corporate gifts.

If you're like me, and you wish there was more you could support. Wish there was more you could give. Wish there was more you could do. Then start the cycle by supporting The Giving Store and let your purchases give back. Shopping never meant so much!

Nicole Gross

Founding Director