The Chronic Consumer

I like contributing to good causes whenever possible, but sometimes I simply don’t have extra money to donate outright to charities. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for special causes that I can support merely by shopping as I usually do.

I’ve mentioned a couple of these “good cause” purchases in the past, including my Women’s Empowerment Bracelet from Avon, my DVDs For the Cure from Fox Home Entertainment, and my Humanity Bracelet from St. Jude. These are all terrific items, and part of the purchase of each was given in support of women’s rights or cancer research.

There are a number of campaigns out there that let consumers support such diverse causes as AIDS in Africa, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, mesothelioma research, or even animal sanctuaries. All you have to do is run a few quick Internet searches for the particular causes you believe in, and see if there are any current campaigns that you can participate in. This is an easy way to show your support while getting great merchandise in return!