There’s an old saying that it’s better to give than receive. Well, we say the best thing of all is to do both! These ideas from our 2021 Wish Book make for unique and heartwarming gifts as well as benefiting amazing initiatives in our community and around the world.
1) Assorted Original Artwork from the Nina Collective
The Nina Collective is made up entirely of artists with developmental disabilities. 50% of the proceeds from artwork sales goes directly to the artist, while the other 50% goes to support the Collective’s programming and initiatives. From Nina Haggerty Centre for the Arts. 9225–118 Ave., 780-474-7611. thenina.ca
2) Oil Kings Regular Season Game Voucher
Each ticket voucher can be redeemed at the box office for any regular season game with a portion of the proceeds going towards helping animals at SCARS. $24 from Second Chance Animal Rescue. scarscare.ca
3) Adopt An Animal Program
The Valley Zoo Development Society’s $75 program includes an 8″ plush animal, adoption certificate, and reusable tin, with options to add zoo passes and gift cards. $25–75 from Edmonton Valley Zoo. 13315 Buena Vista Rd., 780-496-6924. buildingourzoo.com
4) Benny Brave Box
Skincare products for sensitive skin includes whipped body butter, unscented soap with aloe,
and a handcrafted soap saver bag, with $7 of each sale donated to the Benny Brave Childhood
Cancer Foundation. $35 from Ember. 13524–89 St., 780-850-1254. emberofearth.com
This is just the tip of the iceberg—find even more incredible gifts that give back in our Wish Book! Read the FREE digital issue now.
