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5 Foundations That Actually Make a Difference

Make a difference in the world by being a part of these charitable organizations.

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5 Foundations That Actually Make a Difference

Sometimes we have money and are unsure of what to do with it. We may be looking for a good cause to donate to, or just want to see some good come out of a purchase we make. The problem is that we may not know what companies or foundations are actually making a difference with the money we are giving them. Here are five of the latest and greatest companies who are truly making a difference in lives across the world.

1. Love Your Melon

Love Your Melon is an apparel brand that has the goal to provide a hat to every child battling with cancer in America. Their mission is to improve the lives of children battling cancer and has been increasingly successful since October of 2012. With the help of college students across America, hats are donated in person to hospitals. With every purchase of a Love Your Melon hat, the Foundation will provide a child fighting with a little bit of hope.

To learn more or to purchase a Love Your Melon Hat, please visit:

http://www.loveyourmelon.com

2. Black Jaguar White Tiger

The Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation was created in the hopes of rescuing as many animals as possible who are injured or suffering. Their mission is also to raise awareness across the world of the importance of protecting endangered animals, especially lions, tigers, jaguars, and leopards. The Foundation spreads awareness through its Instagram (@blackjaguarwhitetiger) and Facebook (Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation) accounts.

To learn more or to donate now, please visit:

http://blackjaguarwhitetiger.org

3. TOMS

TOMS is a company that, with every pair of shoe purchased, a new pair of shoes would be donated for a child in need. The company has provided shoes to children all over the world. TOMS has also release an eyewear line with the mission to restore sight to people in need. The company also works to provide clean water and a safe birth to mothers and children across the world.

To learn more, or to make a purchase, please visit:

http://www.toms.com

4. Panda

Panda Sunglasses is a company that creates sunglasses out of sustainably sourced bamboo. Panda, partnered with Optometry Giving Sight, gives the gift of vision to a person in need with every pair of sunglasses purchased. The company recently came out with a new product, the Panda Bamboo Watch. With every purchase, the watch provides the gift of education to developing communities.

To learn more, or to shop now, please visit:

http://wearpanda.com

5. (RED)


(RED) is a foundation that works a little bit differently than the first four. This foundation is partnered with many businesses across the world to raise money and awareness of AIDS. With 100 percent of the money from (RED) products going directly to their work, the Foundation has shown tremendous progress.

To learn more, or to search for (RED) products, please visit:

https://red.org

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