Double Your Giving

Gift-giving season — it’s that time of year when we rush to stores in search of hot holiday steals

But before you make your list, think about gifts that give to everyone. All kinds of causes come paired with gift items: Tees at Nordstrom and Delia’s translate into contributions to the World Wildlife Fund; Kenneth Cole shirts support the fight against AIDS and homelessness; a line of Coach exclusives supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

So whatever you are shopping for, there’s probably a cause you can support at the same time. After all, charity is the new black.

Here are a few finds to get you giving and gifting:


The gift: Pink Pony Polo Match polo, $125 The giveback: Ralph Lauren has an entire Pink Pony line dedicated to the Pink Pony Fund to fight cancer. It supports programs for screening, early diagnosis, treatment and research and helps patients in medically underserved communities navigate the complexities of the health-care system. Available: Ralph Lauren stores and online at ralphlauren.comThe gift: Pink Pony Polo Match polo, $125 The giveback:, Ralph Lauren has an entire Pink Pony line dedicated to the Pink Pony Fund to fight cancer. It supports programs for screening, early diagnosis, treatment and research and helps patients in medically underserved communities navigate the complexities of the health-care system. Available: Ralph Lauren stores and online at ralphlauren.com

The gift: Guess Invisible Children tee, $24.50, tank top, $19.50 The giveback: All proceeds benefit Invisible Children Foundation (invisiblechildren.com). Dedicated to helping war-affected children of Uganda, the organization supports access to education, life skills and economic opportunity. Available: Guess stores and online at guess.comThe gift: Guess Invisible Children tee, $24.50, tank top, $19.50 The giveback: All proceeds benefit Invisible Children Foundation (invisiblechildren.com). Dedicated to helping war-affected children of Uganda, the organization supports access to education, life skills and economic opportunity. Available: Guess stores and online at guess.com

The gift: Philosophy Inner Grace 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, $22 The giveback: 100 percent of the proceeds from Inner Grace go to the Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation to help fund the search for a cure for paralysis. Philosophy also offers products that benefit sexual assault survivors, rain forests, cancer research and PBS. Available: Macy’s, Nordstrom and online at philosophy.comThe gift: Philosophy Inner Grace 3-in-1 shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath, $22 The giveback: 100 percent of the proceeds from Inner Grace go to the Christopher and Dana Reeve foundation to help fund the search for a cure for paralysis. Philosophy also offers products that benefit sexual assault survivors, rain forests, cancer research and PBS. Available: Macy’s, Nordstrom and online at philosophy.com

The gift: Gap (Product) Red scarf, $75 The giveback: Half the profits from Gap (Product) Red styles go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS (joinred.com). Gap has created an entire line of clothing and accessories for men, women and children to help finance comprehensive national HIV/AIDS programs, provide anti-retroviral treatment for children and adults and preventive education in Africa. Available: Gap stores, online at gap.comThe gift: Gap (Product) Red scarf, $75 The giveback: Half the profits from Gap (Product) Red styles go directly to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS (joinred.com). Gap has created an entire line of clothing and accessories for men, women and children to help finance comprehensive national HIV/AIDS programs, provide anti-retroviral treatment for children and adults and preventive education in Africa. Available: Gap stores, online at gap.com