Giving back is something that is important to almost everyone, but sometimes we don’t know the best way to help out and it can be hard to find the time to go an physically volunteer somewhere.
Helping out doesn’t always mean physically having to do something. Nowadays, everyone believes the only way to give back is by volunteering somewhere or donating toys to a charity, but that isn’t the case.
Giving back is now easier than ever. So many companies have jumped on the bandwagon to create a fashion line that gives back to charities. These fashion lines include Ivory Ella, Pura Vida Bracelets, Diff Eyewear, Shelly Cove, Love Your Melon and so much more.
Abby Haessler, junior said, “Receiving something from a brand that goes towards helping out the world is something really cool. I can wear the clothing and show that I support the cause of the brand.”
Ivory Ella is a brand that helps save the lives of elephants worldwide. It is their mission to eliminate elephant crisis. Because of all of the purchases made, Ivory Ella has donated over $1.6 million to the Save the Elephants foundation. Ivory Ella has many cute pieces of apparel including t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, hoodies, joggers and so much more.
Pura Vida Bracelets creates all things jewelry. This brand started in Costa Rica and has now developed all over the world. Pura Vida donates a large portion of their profits to over 174 charities that are meaningful to them. Since this brand started in 2010, Pura Vida has donated over $1.5 million to those in need.
Diff Eyewear is a newer brand with a big meaning. These designer sunglasses give a pair of regular glasses to someone in need for every pair purchases. Since 2015, Diff Eyewear has given over one million pairs of glasses to those in need. There are many different styles to choose from and are crafted with high end materials.
Haessler said, “Diff Eyewear is also available at Peaceful Style Boutique here in Bettendorf, so it’s an easy way to support the brand.”
Shelly Cove is all about saving the lives of sea turtles. This brand also sells apparel including t-shirts, active wear, sherpas and many accessories. They donate 10 percent of all net profits to The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Their donations go towards the medical treatment of injured and sick sea turtles.
Matt Schroeder of Shelly Cove stated that, “Shelly Cove is a charitable clothing brand, focused on providing cute clothes that help sick and injured sea turtles. In our 3 and a half years of operation, we have had the privilege of donating over $100,000 to sea turtle related rescues. We also focus on plastic prevention through our stainless steel straw program.”
