About the Makers
All of our self care gifts support women overcoming traumas such as trafficking, homelessness, abuse, and addiction across the United States. You purchase supports them through creating dignified work opportunities as well as supports like financial literacy training, therapy, wellness education, and more. Our partner communities making these gifts include:
Thistle Farms heals, empowers, and employs women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. They believe that love is the most powerful force for change in the world – because love has the power to heal. Their work has resulted in 10,000+ nights of safe, supportive housing and over 75,000 hours of employment.
Hon’s Honey is a transformative social enterprise dedicated to empowering women survivors of trauma—including addiction, trafficking, generational poverty, and abuse. As a proud employment program of the non-profit The Well, Hon’s Honey offers their women makers a path to healing and purpose through meaningful work and comprehensive support.
Each gift represents a step towards financial independence and personal restoration for the women involved. Through a holistic life development program, participants gain access to counseling, workshops, and a nurturing community. This support system helps them build skills, regain confidence, and achieve stability. Your purchase not only supports their craft but also helps them rebuild their lives, turning their experiences into powerful stories of recovery and hope.
Homeless Garden Project is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Cruz, CA, dedicated to providing job training, transitional employment, and support services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Through its organic farm, the project offers a therapeutic environment where participants engage in sustainable agriculture, gain valuable work experience, and build a sense of community. The farm’s produce is distributed via a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and sold at local markets, with proceeds supporting the organization’s mission. Additionally, the project offers volunteer opportunities and educational programs to foster community engagement and awareness.
