Do Good GIFTS THAT A re you planning to give Oklahoma City a gift this holiday season? Too daunting a task? I’ve got good news for you: the perfect BY ERIN PAGE . PHOTOS PROVIDED.
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produced by Pivot Preserves are made, jarred, labeled, shipped and marketed by the young people and proceeds help continue the flourishing programs at Pivot. Preserves are available in 4 or 8 ounce single jars or 4 ounce 3-jar bundles. Year-round
gift for our community is shopping locally for everyone on your list. Not only do you benefit from personalized service and higher quality products than when you shop at national chains, you also show some love to the environment by reducing waste and transportation. Plus, of course, you’re supporting our local economy. According to Civic Economics, for every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $73 remains in the local economy (compared to just $43 when you buy at a non-local business). Sales tax on your purchases helps provide vital services in the metro. And when you buy locally-made products, you’re helping ensure jobs for your neighbors and community members. On top of all that, shopping locally just makes you feel good. Check out our top recommendations on places to shop in the metro this holiday season. Find quick links to purchase gift ideas outlined in this article here.
flavors include Cherry Limeade, Mixed Berry and Peach, and special holiday releases include Apple Butter and Jalapeño Cranberry. pivotpreserves.org
Cookie Monster There’s nothing better than freshly baked cookies, unless it’s sweet treats that also support a great cause. Catalyst Cookies is a program of ReMerge, a local diversion program for high-risk moms. The cookie company helps build job skills for ReMerge moms, many of whom have significant work gaps that prove a tremendous hindrance in their recovery and ability to care for their kids. This employment initiative not only helps moms’ future career success in earning a family-sustaining wage upon graduation from ReMerge, it also provides delicious products perfect for gifting. Choose from tasty flavors like salted caramel pecan, birthday cake and triple chocolate chip. Orders are accepted daily, and cookie pick-ups are on Mondays. Cookie boxes or trays are perfect for teacher gifts, holiday parties or even leaving out for Santa! catalystcookies.org
Keep it Coo! For tweens and teens who love graphic tees or for your favorite bird lover, remind them to Keep it Coo all year long! Sold by OKC’s American Pigeon Museum , proceeds from this hilarious shirt benefit the mission of the nonprofit museum to celebrate and educate visitors about humankind’s oldest feathered friend. Sales, as well as donations, help keep admission to the museum entirely free, where visitors can meet a variety of live birds, learn how pigeons have been instrumental in warfare and get a glimpse into the world of pigeon racing. theamericanpigeonmuseum.org
Gifts that give back
Jolly Jam Pivot Preserves launched in October 2023 with the mission to provide job training and a variety of skills to the young people served by the nonprofit. Pivot offers a safe place to live, educational and vocational opportunities, and counseling, prevention, intervention and diversion services to young people ages 12 to 24 who are at risk of or are experiencing homelessness. The jams
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