Ampersand Gives Back
Handmade with purpose. Giving back to the communities that matter.
Ampersand Creations has always been about creating things that mean something. Ampersand Gives Back takes that one step further by turning some of those creations into an ongoing way to support causes, organizations, and people in our community.
Throughout the year, designated Ampersand Gives Back collections support nonprofit organizations, community programs, and local causes. Many of these collections remain available year-round, while certain months put an extra spotlight on a particular cause.
Whenever possible, I choose organizations serving Sierra County and New Mexico. For causes where the right partner is farther from home, I choose organizations whose work closely connects with the people and communities the collection is intended to support.
Our giving community is growing!
We’re adding new designs, confirming donation recipients, and building out our cause collections. Check back regularly for updates! When a recipient is still being finalized, designated donation funds are set aside and saved until the recipient is confirmed.
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20% of sales from designated Ampersand Gives Back products are donated to their associated nonprofit, organization, or community cause.
That means when you purchase an Ampersand Gives Back product, a portion of the actual sale price goes directly toward its designated cause.
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During a collection's designated awareness or spotlight month, Ampersand Creations gives even more.
100% of proceeds after actual material costs are donated, and I donate all of my labor.
Ampersand Creations retains only the material costs needed to create and replace the products sold during the campaign.
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Donations to partner organizations are calculated and made monthly, unless an organization requires a different donation process.
For special community projects, such as the Ampersand Classroom Fund and Birthday Give-Back, funds are collected and used according to the specific program.
How Giving Back Works
No vague “portion of proceeds.” No mystery percentage. You'll always be able to see how an Ampersand Gives Back purchase gives back.
Want to give without purchasing?
Contribute through our secure Square payment link and tell us which Ampersand Gives Back cause you’d like to support. Contributions are collected by Ampersand Creations, tracked by cause, and set aside until the recipient is confirmed.