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Introducing The Manual’s Brands Giving Back series. Here, we’re profiling smaller brands that are driving real change by giving back in big ways. We’re honored to share their stories and how they are reinvesting their profits by supporting notable charities, initiatives, or causes. If you’ve made it your resolution this year to budget and diversify your hard-earned money to support companies or organizations that are giving back to the community, then start here. We’ve identified a few that are worth shopping from. New brands will be highlighted each month so be sure to come back to find the latest business to support.
Buffalo Trace is Supporting 5 Charities and Giving Away Bottles
See what Buffalo Trace is doing to support charities and give back. (They're giving away free bottles too.)
How Hairstory is Giving Back to Salons and the Planet
How Hairstory is Giving Back to Salons and the Planet
A growing number of companies are putting eco-friendly hair care products on the map. And that’s exactly what Hairstory is doing.
Why KROST, a Mission-Driven Streetwear Brand, Is the Future of Fashion
Why KROST, a Mission-Driven Streetwear Brand, Is the Future of Fashion
KROST’s collections have launched in partnership with non-profit organizations addressing causes including gun reform, climate change, and societal injustices.
Meet The Sip, A Champagne Subscription Service That’s Making Wine More Inclusive
Meet The Sip, A Champagne Subscription Service That’s Making Wine More Inclusive
Best friends and champagne lovers Erica Davis and Catherine Carter help you discover champagne with the creation of their sparkling subscription service, The Sip Society.
Why United By Blue, An Outdoor Clothing Brand, Wants Your Local Waterway’s Trash
Why United By Blue, An Outdoor Clothing Brand, Wants Your Local Waterway’s Trash
United By Blue is a sustainably made clothing brand and its collective efforts for a plastic-free life has netted more than 3.5 million pounds of trash. It continues to pledge that for every product sold, one pound of trash will be removed from local waterways.
Waka Coffee Combats Water Waste with Its Add Water Give Water Campaign
Waka Coffee Combats Water Waste with Its Add Water Give Water Campaign
Waka Coffee not only makes tasty instant coffee, it looks to give back through its Add Water, Give Water campaign.
How Harlem Hops, a Craft Beer Bar, is Giving Back to Harlem Students
How Harlem Hops, a Craft Beer Bar, is Giving Back to Harlem Students
Founders Kim Harris, Stacey Lee, and Kevin Bradford, founded a craft beer bar called Harlem Hops that supports black-owned businesses. They also provide some Harlem students with a scholarship through their Harlem Hopes foundation.
How Fazl Socks Gives Back to Children’s Homes in India
How Fazl Socks Gives Back to Children’s Homes in India
Much like the distinctive and whimsical prints of FAZL designs, Mike Gunn and Vanessa Tse's journey to start FAZL is a unique tale like no other.
How Our Place, a Cookware Brand, Empowers Artisans and Encourages Social Justice
How Our Place, a Cookware Brand, Empowers Artisans and Encourages Social Justice
Our Place's deep commitment to artisans, ensure their products are made from thoughtful and responsible materials. And this cookware brand is going beyond to fight for social justice.
How Oregon’s First Black Female Winery Owner Is Giving Back To the Community
How Oregon’s First Black Female Winery Owner Is Giving Back To the Community
Eunice Chiweshe Goldstein is Oregon's first Black female vintner and winery owner and is changing the game with bottles that support the greater good.
Brown Girl Jane: This Black-owned brand is giving back to Black women founders
Brown Girl Jane: This Black-owned brand is giving back to Black women founders
Brown Girl Jane is a luxury CBD brand founded by three Black women. Their partnership with SheaMoisture is helping invest in Black female entrepreneurs.