{"id":81152,"date":"2025-11-25T08:37:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T13:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/?p=81152"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:22:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:22:19","slug":"2025-holiday-gift-guide-ripple-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thestoryexchange.org\/2025-holiday-gift-guide-ripple-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Our ‘Ripple Effects’ Gift Guide: 15 Gifts That Give Back"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year’s holiday gift guide is about positive ripple effects inspired by women-led efforts. (Credit: Pixnio<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

We all need a little joy, and a little help. That’s why our 2025 holiday gift guide features a mix of philanthropic gift ideas under $150, and organizations you can donate to on behalf of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, after hearing from dozens of women who run everything from world-conscious businesses and social enterprises to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and pouring over organizations we\u2019ve profiled in the past, we have put together a list of those who are doing much more than selling quality products. And for most of this year\u2019s honorees, giving to their causes is<\/em> the gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many people \u2013 and yes, so many women \u2013 doing real good in this world. From those working locally in their communities to build mutual care programs, to those who are internationally renowned, sharing their wealth and spearheading efforts that can effect broad, lasting changes. From the organizations featured below, to the Dolly Parton<\/a>s and Jane Goodall Institute<\/a>s of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there is much in our chaotic world that is not in control. But there is still much we can<\/em> do. We\u2019re hoping you\u2019ll feel inspired to solicit these businesses, or give to these organizations, all of which have been vetted and verified. We\u2019re hoping you\u2019ll feel motivated by their examples to do your own good works in your own communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re hoping to make positive ripple effects, as these women-led operations have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Editor’s Note: These items were independently chosen by the staff of The Story Exchange, which does not earn any commission or otherwise benefit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n