by Jess | Jul 4, 2012 | Causes
Today, as part of Philanthropy Week, I wanted to highlight a few awesome businesses that have philanthropy built-in. Many of us might have one or two products that support a charity in our shops, but these businesses go above and beyond that. Philanthropy is not just...
by Jess | Jul 3, 2012 | Causes
{This is Miatta from Liberia. I was one of many people who loaned her the money she needed to buy inventory for her restaurant.} Today I wanted to share my favourite charity with you – Kiva. I’m guessing most of you have already heard about Kiva, but for...
by Jess | Jul 2, 2012 | Causes, Craftivism
{Kindness by A Life Through the Lens} This week, I want to do something different. As well as launching the #100BeanieDrive on Saturday, I’ve had a lot of charitable and philanthropic ideas come to my attention recently. So, in order to explore the idea of...
by Jess | Jun 26, 2012 | Art, Causes, Craftism
Deer by OSoo What if you could buy really beautiful art, and know that a percentage of every purchase was going towards a fabulous charity? If you visit a little site called The Working Proof, that’s exactly what you can do. It’s art with a...
by Jess | Nov 15, 2010 | Causes, Craftivism, Creative Collective, Giveaways
Penny Powell is the lucky winner of the Deanna Maree Giveaway! Congrats Penny, I’ll be in touch soon with all the details. In other news, the Creative Collective Charity Auction has begun! Come and bid on some lovely handmade goodies – for yourself or...
by Jess | Sep 27, 2010 | Causes, Craftivism
I wanted to share a lovely little shop with you today. After the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, a band of crafters and artists have come together to help raise funds for those affected by the disaster. They’ve created Felt Aid – a...