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If you’re stymied on a holiday gift, something that has a philanthropic component is always a safe bet. Whether a percentage of sales goes toward rescuing a dog, caring for orphans or funding a homeless shelter, giving something from this list will convey

Upcycled and eye-catching The pieces from World Vision look like they could have come from a trendy Melrose Place store, and a purchase means help goes to where it’s most needed — be that medical supplies, chickens and goats to sustain families in developing countries or blankets and clothing for struggling families in the U.S. $135. donate.worldvision.org Greening Africa Conveying quite the alpha male vibe are watches from Original Grain, made from repurposed barrels once used to house bourbon. Each time a watch is bought, the brand works with the Trees for the Future organization to plant a tree in Africa. Whiskey Barrel Watch, $219. originalgrain.com Baking for good Architec, an all-female-run company in South Florida, is behind the Totally Sweet Products line of pretty kitchen essentials, whose sales raise money for Bake for Benny, a charity that supports no-kill animal shelters. The products are directed toward the aesthetically minded baking buff — mixing bowls in hot pink, mini-sifters in rose gold, BPA-free cupcake cups in pastel blue and pink. Prices start at $4.99. architecproducts.com Feeding kids in need Everyone loves a gift box. And Gratitude Collaborative ups the feel-good factor with its curated boxes that each include a built-in donation to provide meals to the hungry all over the country. For example, the “Fun For Him” box, at $150, includes filet mignon beef jerky, a handmade slingshot, chocolate, toffee and a cocktail kit. And ordering one means 25 kids in need are fed. gratitudecollaborative.com Hurricane rebuilding As post-hurricane rebuilding continues in the Caribbean, fragrance brand Nateeva has stepped in with an initiative to restore animal shelters in the islands by donating a percentage of proceeds from sales of its perfumes and body lotions. The scents are created using native flowers — such as hibiscus, lignum vitae, elderflower — from St. Martin, Aruba, St. Thomas and other islands. Lotions are $52, eau de parfum $125. nateeva.com Gifting wellness A nifty stocking stuffer — or small gift — is a sleek hair tie bracelet from San Diego brand Maria Shireen. Designed by an engineer, the bracelets go from accessorizing a wrist to keeping hair neatly off the face while exercising, working or running errands. The company donates a portion of sales to women’s health and wellness nonprofits. Bracelets start at $45. mariashireen.com

Helping hounds For the dog lover in your life, a recently launched product, the Dogipack, makes walking their pooch a breeze; a waist belt is attached with pouches for money, phone, treats, bags, water bottle and collapsible bowl. It comes in pink,...

We’ll always have Paris You might have a friend who longs for their alma mater, pines for Paris, or is homesick for Australia. Petaluma-based Catstudio feels their pain — and has made products, including pillows and dish towels, emblazoned with clever...

Helping around the globe Fair trade is at the heart of Meridian, a lifestyle brand that seeks to support communities of craftspeople around the world; the company sells $55 woven palm baskets made by women in northern Zimbabwe, sustainably sourced...

Helping kids at home Kids within the L.A. Unified School District whose families can’t afford clothing or backpacks benefit each time someone buys a bag from local brand August, which works with Operation School Bell. The bags are named after a...

A sacred undertaking A timely gift in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal; local brand Our Sacred Women makes tote bags, buttons, cards and T-shirts with sayings such as “Women are Sacred.” A percentage of proceeds go to organizations such as the...

Protecting their eyes A charity called 147 Million Orphans will receive $100,000 from sunglass brand Diff Eyewear as a result of its collaboration with Lauren Akins, who with country singer-husband Thomas Rhett adopted a girl from Uganda this year....