TARGET RUN: PERSONAL CARE BRANDS THAT GIVE BACK

Writing a list for your next trip to Target? Stock up on items from these brands that make giving back a year-round initiative. Consider swapping out one of your home staples with one of these brands on your next Target Run. 

DOVE

Dove understands that body positivity is not a trend. As a response, the Dove Self-Esteem Project was created from a vision where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. To date, Dove has reached over 60 million young people through self-esteem education. They continue to educate with an aim of helping ¼ billion build their positive body image by 2030.

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HONEST CO

From soaps and shampoos to beauty and baby items, Honest Co. products can be found in some of your favorite Target aisles. 

As of June 2019, through their #HonestToGoodness Social Goodness Work, The #HonestCo has donated 20.6 M products since 2012. 18.4 M in diapers. 2.2 M in personal care, cleaning, + more. A world of difference.

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HARRY’S

Mental Health matters. By picking up a pack of Harry’s razors or shaving cream – saying so long to your stubble will help provide mental health care services to men in need. Every year Harry’s donates 1% of their sales to nonprofits.

The Harry’s Giving Goal is to give to organizations that promote better mental health care for men. Their goal is to help 500,000 men by 2021.

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BURT’S BEES

Target has it all — and so does Burt’s Bees! Lip Care + Face Care + Body Care + Baby Care + Men’s Care …. And more! The products you need working towards a greater purpose. 

Burt’s Bees operates with a triple bottom line: people, profit, planet. In 2007, Burt’s Bees established The Burt’s Bees Greater Good Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining charitable, grassroots initiatives that support human and honeybee health. Since its inception, The Burt’s Bees Foundation has issued over $2.4 million in grants. In 2015, the foundation donated over $330,000 in proceeds to nonprofit organizations.

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DUKE CANNON SUPPLY CO

Smell good – look good – feel good. Duke Cannon Supply Co. creates superior-grade grooming goods, built for hardworking men. Made in the U.S.A. and benefitting U.S. Veterans.

Duke Cannon donates 5% of their net profits to causes that benefit veterans and active duty military. They generally select one cause every quarter to be the primary recipient of their charitable funds. Past recipients include K9s for Warriors, Honor Flight, and Fisher House. 

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BLISS

Bliss proudly and actively supports inclusive organizations focused on bringing about positive change. In 2020, through a $150,000 pledge, Bliss kicked off an ongoing partnership with The Trevor Project – the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ youth. 

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LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET

As an immediate response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Love Beauty and Planet donated $25,000 and 2,500 care packages filled with a range of personal and home care products to Feeding America. Their ongoing movement to give back and make a difference is the Love Beauty and Planet Project. Through this project they maintain $100,000 in grants to invest in individuals focused on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet’s future. 

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Does one of your favorite personal care brands at Target give back? Email us at: [email protected].