Get ahead on holiday shopping with the 2025 edition of our LA2050 Social Impact Gift Guide, featuring 90+ products and experiences sourced from local nonprofits, sustainable makers, cultural establishments, and small businesses. There’s something for everyone on your list, at a wide range of price points – and all making a positive impact right here in Los Angeles.

Browse all of this year’s featured gifts, below.

LAPL Baggu from The Library Store | ($10)

The Library Store, located inside the historic Los Angeles Central Library, offers a curated selection of unique merchandise. The non-profit gift shop supports free programs, resources, and services provided by the Los Angeles Public Library.

The People's Mug from People's Pottery Project | ($35)

People’s Pottery Project, a 2021 and 2023 Grants Challenge winner, employs and empowers formerly incarcerated women, trans, and nonbinary individuals through its collective non-profit ceramics business.

Custom Phrase T-Shirt from Neococo | ($54)

Neococo, a 2025 Grants Challenge winner, is a women-led social enterprise founded for the sole purpose of creating jobs for displaced, refugee, and immigrant women resettling in Los Angeles through the art of hand embroidery.

2" Linear Votive from Piece by Piece | ($43)

Piece by Piece offers residents of Skid Row and South Los Angeles free mosaic art workshops supporting wellness and quality of life with a path to earned income.

Mexican Pride Assortment from Homeboy Industries | ($35)

Homeboy Industries, a winner of the 2013, 2022, and 2024 Grants Challenge, provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people.

Two Weeks Unlimited (New Student) from People's Yoga | ($49)

Owned, operated, and powered by women of color, People's Yoga invests in shifting wellness culture – where movement meets cariño and community meets corazón.

Los Street Vendors (3-Book Set, Bilingual) from LA Librería | ($30)

LA Librería was born in 2012 with the goal of promoting children’s literature in Spanish in all its forms.

American Sign Language Blocks from 826LA Time Travel Mart | ($48)

A 2013 Grants Challenge winner, 826LA supports Los Angeles students' creative and expository writing skills while also inspiring student-authored works through its storefront, the whimsical Time Travel Mart, and its publishing arm, Barnacle & Barnacle.

Poppy Blend from Casters Coffee | ($15)

Casters Coffee is a social enterprise of Street Company, a Lancaster nonprofit founded by people who have experienced homelessness and 2025 Grants Challenge winner, reinvesting 100 percent of revenue back into hiring, training, and creating lasting jobs for unhoused individuals.

2026 “Unknown Landmarks of LA” Calendar from Craft Contemporary | ($24)

Located on LA's historic Miracle Mile since 1965, Craft Contemporary reveals the potential of craft to educate, captivate, provoke, and empower.

Unicorn on Skateboard Enamel Pin from CicLAvia | ($10)

CicLAvia, a 2013 and 2021 Grants Challenge winner, promotes vibrant public spaces, active transportation, and health by organizing car-free street events.

Los Angeles Script Rug from Louis LIV Design | ($80)

Mixed media artist Louis LIV explores language, typography, road signage, cartography, and more, exploring West Coast culture.

Rodeo Tie from Pocket Square Clothing x LA Original | ($65)

Proceeds from Pocket Square’s Clothing LA Original Collection will directly help families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Floral Smock from hedley & bennett | ($129)

Hedley & Bennett was born in a restaurant kitchen in LA. The aprons are hand-crafted and battle-tested.

Reshred Recycled Wallet from Shred Cycle | ($48)

Shred Cycle is closing the loop on waste by transforming scrap plastic into circular materials, like RESHRED™ Faux Leather, made from skate wheels!

Altadena Strong” Metal Ornament from Webster’s Pharmacy | ($15)

Webster's Community Pharmacy has been part of the Altadena landscape since 1926.

Lesley Goren Poppy Notepad from Theodore Payne Foundation | ($11)

The Theodore Payne Foundation, a 2022 Grants Challenge winner, inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of native plants.

Mug Workshop from POT Studio LA | ($75)

POT is a community pottery studio for, and by, people of color. It offers fun classes, private parties, memberships, and more.

Sea Moss Gel from Prosperity Market | ($30)

Prosperity Market, a 2023 Grants Challenge winner, is a mobile, solar-powered farmers market showcasing Black farmers, food producers, and chefs that promotes food access and supporting Black-owned businesses.

Gift Card from Everytable | (Price varies)

A Goldhirsh Foundation investment, Everytable has locations in food deserts, underserved communities with little or no access to nutritious food, and in affluent areas – with the prices that change depending on the store’s neighborhood.

Everyday Backpack from Rareform | ($94)

Rareform collects billboard vinyls to be repurposed into original products that inspire daily adventures.

Create-A-Candle Kit from Made by DWC | ($63)

MADE by DWC is the social enterprise arm of the Downtown Women’s Center, the first and only organization in LA focused on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and a winner of the 2014 Grants Challenge.

Headspace x Poketo Mindfulness Cards from Poketo | ($15)

Founded in 2003, Poketo has carefully curated and created a collection of design-conscious goods meant to cultivate a creative lifestyle.

“City Of Lost Angels T-Shirt” from Lost Angels Career Center | ($25)

Lost Angels Career Center, a 2020, 2022, and 2024 winner of the Grants Challenge, serves disadvantaged youth, young adults, families, and distressed communities through vocational training, social enterprise, and outreach programs.

Remade Patch Oven Mitt (Multicolor) from Suay Sew Shop | ($32)

Suay Sew Shop upcycles and reclaims fabrics to prevent typically-disposed garments from ending up in landfills.

Rodeo Cruiser Skateboard from Lander | ($155)

Founded in Los Angeles, Lander began with the idea to create an all-new iteration of the classic cruiser skateboard, with the twist of using recycled materials.

Group Classes or Individual Lessons from City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks | (Price varies)

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks stewards 16,000 acres of parkland and offers extensive recreational, social, and cultural programs at more than 550 park sites.

Queen of Arts: Women Artists Playing Cards from MOCA Store | ($17)

Established in 1979, MOCA is the only artist-founded museum in Los Angeles. It is dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art.

CALI AMARO from OPTIMIST Botanicals | ($35)

OPTIMIST Botanicals are award-winning, artfully distilled botanical spirits that are completely free of alcohol.

Dinosaur Frost Slime from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | ($24)

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, a 2019 winner of the Grants Challenge, protects and shares more than 35 million specimens and artifacts – the largest natural and cultural history collection in the western United States.

Champlain Sunglasses from Opolis Optics | ($65)

Through technological innovation, Opolis uses plant based and rPET plastic that is, or would end up in, the ocean as upcycled material for durable goods like sunglasses.

"I Love LA" Tote from Big Bud Press | ($50)

Big Bud Press is a fast-growing Los Angeles based clothing label specializing in unisex, everyday goods. It prides itself on its ethical and local manufacturing practices.

Angel City FC x Hello Kitty Sol Rosa Crewneck from Angel City Football Club | ($80)

Angel City Football Club is a member of the National Women’s Soccer League and a mission-driven organization with impact built into its business structure.

Chocolate Cake Mix (Gluten Free) from Sweet Laurel Bakery | ($15)

Sweet Laurel Bakery, which lost its cake shop in the Palisades Fire, bakes with simple, natural unprocessed ingredients – no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Membership from Los Angeles Zoo | ($75+)

The Los Angeles Zoo saves wildlife and connects Angelenos to the natural world by providing animal care, learning opportunities, and unforgettable experiences.

The Charcuterie Board from Would Works | ($63)

Would Works is an LA-based social enterprise that trains and employs people experiencing homelessness in the craft of woodworking.

”My Story Matters” Journal from Plus ME Project | ($20)

PLUS ME Project activates the art of personal storytelling to increase confidence in youth as they pursue college, career, and life goals.

La Mamasota from La Pupusa Urban Eatery | ($46)

La Pupusa Urban Eatery, located in Pico Union, specializes in traditional Salvadoran cuisine, with an added Los Angeles modern twist.

Ceramic Flower Frog from Sustain LA | ($14)

Sustain LA is a woman-owned small business and social enterprise with a mission to change human behavior of consumption through advancing zero waste living.

“Write Me Back!” Pen Pal Kit from Fugo Fugo Press | ($21)

Fugu Fugu Press was impacted by the Eaton Fire and is distributing through friends at Egg Press to help rebuild the business.

"Love At First Sight" T-Shirt from Heavy Manners Library | ($20)

Heavy Manners is a lending library, gallery, and bookstore that seeks to provide a space for developing, sharing, and discussing artwork and creative practice.

CSA Box Subscription from Food Access LA | ($45.00/week)

Food Access LA helps create sustainable food systems that promote social and cultural activities benefiting low-to-moderate-income residents of Los Angeles while also supporting California small- and mid-sized farms and local small businesses.

Forest Forager Quarter Socks (2 Pack) from Parks Project | ($20)

Founded in Santa Monica, Parks Project preserves parklands for generations and helps fund projects in national parks around the United States.

Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and Justice by Alma Zaragoza-Petty from Tía Chucha's Centro Cultural and Bookstore | ($23)

Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural & Bookstore, a 2024 Grants Challenge winner, offers culturally relevant books and literacy programs with a bookstore that aims to foster literacy and cultural connection within the local BIPOC community.

Sakura Senbei Necklace from The Japanese American National Museum | ($40)

The Japanese American National Museum seeks to foster understanding of America's cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience through exhibitions, educational programs, documentaries, and curriculum.

Irogami Grater from The Huntington Store | ($30)

The Huntington is a research and cultural center in San Marino with 120 acres of botanical gardens, an art museum, a library of rare books, and much more.

24x36" “Trees You'll See in Southern California” Poster from TreePeople | ($28)

TreePeople is the largest environmental movement headquartered in Southern California, centered around taking action for our environment by planting and caring for trees.

Hollywood Bowl 100: The First 100 Years of Music (7-LP Vinyl Box Set) from LA Phil Store | ($50)

The LA Phil Store is the exclusive source of goods as uplifting as the music of the LA Phil, as playful as a summer night spent at the Hollywood Bowl, and as ingeniously designed as the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Flora Night Light from Mind to Light | ($50)

Mind to Light is a local handmade glass practice with a desire to create functional glass art.

Monarch Butterfly Earrings from Museum of Latin American Art | ($19)

The Museum of Latin American Art, a 2025 Grants Challenge winner, expands knowledge and appreciation of modern and contemporary Latin American and Latino art through its collection, exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events.

Sin-Min Horchata Lip Balm from Parchment Paper | ($5)

Parchment Paper is a specialty gift shop dedicated to food lovers and all things food. The store strives to support small independent artisans and their craft.

Blue Lug Handlebar Pouch from The Cub House | ($49)

The Cub House is a made-in-LA cycling and casual apparel brand that has an open space to share a love of cycling through bike products, plus a plant store.

Staying: Leaving Records Aid to Artists Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires Vinyl and Digital Album from dublab | ($30)

Founded in 1999, dublab has been streaming far-out music since the dial-up age.

Sweatpant (Unisex) from Groceries Apparel | ($118)

Groceries Apparel gathers discarded fruit and vegetable scraps to create a collection of 100 percent non-toxic wardrobe essentials.

Hilltop – Slauson Signature from Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen | ($22)

Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen’s mission is to bring quality ingredients and good vibes to the communities it serves in an environment conducive to creativity, community, and connection.

FAVES Peach + Mango from FAVES | ($4)

FAVES, Goldhirsh Foundation investment and maker of the first Climate Candy, has set out to solve the climate crisis by preventing food waste, upcycling perfectly good fruits and vegetables, and creating candy that's good for people and the planet.

Love is Still Winning by Fabienne Doucet from Lil' Libros | ($20)

Lil' Libros began in LA when two friends and mothers came together with a vision to create captivating books that they did not have access to growing up.

“Cinerama” 5x7" Print by Alden Lo Bosco from Leanna Lin's Wonderland | ($20)

Leanna Lin's Wonderland is a playful gift shop and art gallery featuring independent artists and designers – for the young at heart.

Calathea Makoyana from The Plant Chica | ($19)

Sandra Mejia may be known as The Plant Chica, but her shop is much more than just her – it’s a family-run business that has grown with the help of her loved ones, a dedicated team, and the incredible community they serve.

Gift Card from Flavors From Afar | (Price varies)

A 2022, 2023, and 2024 Grants Challenge winner, Flavors from Afar celebrates the culinary heritage of refugee and asylum-seeking chefs by providing employment, professional training, and a pathway to economic self-sufficiency.

Composting for Community by LA Compost’s Michael Martinez via Gloo Books | ($20)

LA Compost, a 2025 Grants Challenge winner, empowers communities by creating space for local compost access.

Zero-Waste Disposable Camera from Fotofoto | ($33)

Fotofoto created a recyclable film camera made of 100% recycled materials, which are refurbished and re-used for a new customer when returned.

Gift Card from Rosebud Coffee | (Price varies)

Rosebud Coffee is a social enterprise of the nonprofit Coffee with a Cause, a 2024 Grants Challenge winner that provides job training and fosters connection.

LACMA Logo Hat from LACMA | ($40)

LACMA's mission is to serve the public through the collection, conservation, exhibition, and interpretation of significant works of art.

Rugby Trash Polo (Unisex) from Everybody.World | ($78)

Everybody.World specializes in garments made from 100 percent reclaimed waste cotton, and believes the sustainable transformation of post-industrial trash into long-lasting basics has the potential to change the industry’s status quo.

Adventure Box – Wanderlust Mystery Book Box from Red Hen Press | ($35)

Red Hen Press publishes works of literary excellence, fosters diversity, and promotes literacy in local schools. It seeks a community of readers and writers who are actively engaged in the essential human practice known as literature.

"Cool People Live Here" 13x19" poster from Altadena Farmers' Market | ($15)

Alongside the World Central Kitchen, the Altadena Farmers' Market has provided over $500,000 in free local produce to the Altadena community.

Clover Scout x BBMT Tray from Bob Baker Marionette Theater | ($10)

Bob Baker Marionette Theater works to preserve, educate, and innovate at the intersection of puppetry and the allied arts.

Gaia Bag – Metallic Black Piñatex® from Svala | ($250)

Initially founded with loungewear and sleepwear, Svala soon expanded to include a line of luxury, vegan handbags and accessories – handcrafted in LA from premium European and innovative fabrics.

Agua es Vida 12x 8" Print from Las Fotos Project | ($85)

Las Fotos Project, a 2020 and 2021 Grants Challenge winner, empowers teenage girls and gender-expansive youth from communities of color through photography and mentorship, fostering creative expression and career development.

DIY Denim Patch and Repair Kit with Reusable Fabric Bag from Circular Fashion LA | ($35)

Circular Fashion LA is a California Social Purpose Corporation aiming to tackle the dual problems of post-consumer clothing and textile waste.

Mountain Hydro Sling from Topo Designs | ($44)

Topo Designs prioritizes durability, versatility, and sustainability, ensuring practicality while emphasizing ethical, eco-friendly manufacturing.

Savory Gourmet Popcorn (Bacon Cheddar, BBQ, Ranch) from Popcorn Heaven of California | ($5+)

Popcorn of Heaven of California is a Black-owned business in Pasadena that is committed to creating top-tier popcorn.

Tea Experience from Tea Tasting | ($50)

Tea Tasting brings together everything you would need for a proper tea experience, with traditional teas and teaware.

The Murals of Highland Park Zine from Crush & Touch Art Supply | ($10)

Crush & Touch Art Supply is an active art supply and gift shop in the eclectic Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Focused on supporting artists, there are many objects to purchase from independent makers.

Hyungi: 01 Blanco Incense Sticks from Goyo | ($35)

Goyo is a retail shop and space focusing on incense, tea, homeware, and workshops, which are hosted monthly.

Script T-Shirt from Paliskates | ($48)

A staple of the Palisades since 1999, Paliskates burned down in the Palisades Fire and is now selling online to continue promoting the independent spirit of skate and surf culture.

Dark Chocolate Brownies from Village Cookie Shoppe | ($27+)

Village Cookie Shoppe is owned and operated by Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA), which works to ensure that individuals with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities.

Two Bottle Club (Monthly Membership) from Adams Wine Shop | ($50 Monthly)

Adams Wine Shop is a specialty boutique wine shop focusing on wine produced by women and BIPOC, wherever they may be in the world.

LA Coast Chopsticks from ARJ | ($65)

ARJ makes the journey to each individual artisan, brand, and family-owned business and brings back the essence of their regions to Los Angeles.

Ferrazzini's Pasta Sampler from Ferrazzini's Pasta & Market | ($27)

Ferrazzini's Pasta & Market sources quality ingredients to highlight local artisans and farmers to make delicious Italian food.

Arroyo Oak Reed Diffuser from P.F. Candle Co. | ($33)

P.F. Candle Co. creates vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, 100% domestically-grown soy wax candles hand-made in Los Angeles.

AfriCali: Recipes from My Jikoni by Kiano Moju from Now Serving | ($40)

Now Serving LA is a cookbook and culinary shop in Los Angeles, located in Chinatown, promoting a diverse range of recipes across cultures and flavor.

Rolling Through the 70’s Digital Self-Guided Tour from Los Angeles Conservancy | ($15)

The Los Angeles Conservancy is a member-based nonprofit that works to preserve historic buildings and educate the community about Los Angeles County's array of historic resources.

Color Classic Key Gold Ball Chain Necklace from The Giving Keys | ($54)

The Giving Keys is a pay-it-forward company that hand stamps products with inspirational words. It donates a portion of its profits to the nonprofit Chrysalis.

Eggnog Truffles from Valerie Confections | ($25)

Started in 2004, Valerie Confections is a beloved LA brand recognized as one of the best confectioners and chocolatiers in the country.

“View from Mariachi Plaza” by Ramon Ramirez from Self Help Graphics & Art | ($300)

Self Help Graphics & Art fosters the creation and advancement of new art works by Chicana/o and Latinx artists through experimental and innovative printmaking techniques and other visual art forms.

Produce Bag, Organic Cotton from re_ | ($5)

re_ is a sustainable market that promotes zero waste and plastic packaging consumption.

Celebrate the New Year! (Digital Card) from Thanks A Ton | ($5)

Thanks a Ton is the first creator of digital greeting cards that also remove carbon from Earth's atmosphere.

Lauren Halsey from Reparations Club Bookshop | ($98)

Rep.club is a Black-owned, woman-owned concept bookshop and creative space in Los Angeles.

Shop Gift Card from Magnolia & Willow Antique & Vintage | (Price varies)

Magnolia & Willow Antique & Vintage has items from jewelry to home decor, toys, and books, and is the perfect replacement for fast-fashion shopping.

Double Batch – Cheddar (Vegan) from Minik Market | ($15)

Minik is a family-run neighborhood market on a mission to connect its community to each other and to the best specialty goods in town.