Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington, Inc. (AGGW) has invited CHEARS to be one of their donor organizations in the
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At an alternative gift fair, a shopper finds causes to match the interests and passions of everyone on their holiday shopping list and makes donations toward tangible gifts. Inspired by the work of Alternative Gifts International, AGGW sponsors alternative gift fairs in the Washington DC area. AGGW also works to spread the word about opportunities to visit the many gift fairs and markets in the DC region. AGGW grew out of the Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair, which started in 1999. Visit the Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington Facebook page for pictures, the latest updates, and more!
AGGW was founded on the premise that sometimes the most thoughtful gift you can give someone is a donation to charity in their honor. Alternative gifts fill a direct and tangible need, such as books for children in transitional housing or a water filter for a family in Haiti. Family members and friends are touched to know that the gift they have just received will have a very real and meaningful impact on people and communities in need.
Beneficiary organizations address some of the most pressing problems in our world today. They are working to eradicate poverty and hunger, provide disaster relief, shelter the homeless, give children access to education, attend to medical needs and protect our environment.
CHEARS will be requesting donations to help the Center for the Chesapeake Story (Chestory), Greenbelt Food Forest, and the Three Sisters Demonstration Gardens.
Join us on December 1st, get your holiday shopping done early, and enjoy giving alternative gifts this year to your friends and family!
Here are a few of some other participating organizations...
Co-Partners of Campesinas: Supporting Rural Women & Youth in Central America
EduSeed: Promotes Education Amongst Historically Disadvantaged Communities
