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Giving Back
As someone who has always had a philanthropic spirit and believes in giving back whenever possible, one of the most meaningful ways you can connect with me is to support a nonprofit in need.
Below is a list of charities that are especially near to my heart. (Or feel free to suggest your own!) I am particularly inspired by nonprofits that champion animal welfare, nature conservancy, and human rights. I donate to these charities regularly, and have volunteered with several of them:
Animal Rescue
Barb’s Dog Rescue of Puerto Penasco
Kabul Small Animal Rescue of Afghanistan
Lumiere Cat Shelter of Amman, Jordan
Sulala Animal Rescue of Gaza (through Animals Australia’s emergency grant program)
Nature/Wildlife
Bidwell Wildlife Rehab — northern California wildlife rescue (Bidwell lost everything in the 2018 Camp Fire and has slowly rebuilt—this small nonprofit is very near and dear to me)
Methow Conservancy — conservation for nature and animals in the rural West
Human Rights
one.n.ten. — support for LGBTQ+ youth
Lifting Hands International — humanitarian aid for refugees globally
*Interested in my own philanthropic ventures? Inquire with me directly about my private foundation for charitable giving, and how you can help me make a difference for those in need.
Gifting Me
While I am most fulfilled by the special experiences we get to share together, if you feel so inclined, there are several ways to treat me. (Thank you in advance!)
For gifts and other ways to support me, I invite you to visit my Throne for my most up-to-date wishlist.
I’ve also included a list below of some of my favorite vendors. If you’re a gift card person or want something in-hand when we meet, these suggestions are a wonderful start!
Clothing: Net-a-Porter, Vuori, and Anthropologie
Home decor: Restoration Hardware
Artisan small-batch vegan cheese: Rebel Cheese
Bespoke lingerie: Jane’s Vanity and Kiki de Montparnasse
Candles and fragrances: Maison Margiela — the entire Replica line, but especially woodsy scents and oceanic notes
Books and notebooks: Changing Hands Bookstore and Politics and Prose
Dark chocolate: especially with matcha or floral notes; favorite vendors include Vosges and Hu Chocolate
Loose leaf teas, coffee, and matcha: I enjoy light roasts and chocolate/nutty notes; favorite vendors include Spirit Tea and Cat & Cloud Coffee
You can also easily send tips of appreciation to my Cash App. Please email me for the handle: sweetevelynford@protonmail.com.