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While oil continues to spill into the Gulf of Mexico, putting the state's ecosystems, tourism, trades, and sealife in danger, sellers and shops at Etsy have come together to donate handmade items and profits from their sales to the region. Browse these shops for gifts, impulse buys, clothing, jewelry, and more—and support the National Wildlife Federation, OxFam America, and other organizations working on relief efforts.
Iktomi: One-of-a-kind handpainted clay items—think plates, wall decor, buttons, sculptures, and pendants—brighten your home while 25% of the proceeds support animal rescue organizations on the Florida Coast.
Help the Gulf Coast: This community shop donates 100% of its profits to the National Wildlife Federation and OxFam America; sellers are offering baby bibs, charm necklaces, prints and photographs, toys, clothes, and more.
Handmade Louisiana: Local artisans formed this shop before the spill to support each other and promote the region—now they're donating all of their profits to the Audubon Institute. Look for magnets, keychains, greeting cards, jewelry, and pillows.
Wildlife Avatars: Set up specifically to raise money for the National Wildlife Federation, the Wildlife Avatars shop offers everything from stuffed owls and canvas prints to glass pendants and beaded bracelets.
Fable and Lore: The chic fabric necklaces and brooches from Fable and Lore range from $9.50-$42, but through Sunday the artist will donate 10% of the profits to the Audubon Society's bird rescue efforts.
LetterHappy: Wear your support on your shirt with screenprinted tees from this Alabama-based shop; choose from "Save Our Gulf" on light blue or "Help, Please" with a sketch of a bird on a yellow tee and $5 from the purchase goes to the Alabama Wildlife Spill.
More Ways to Help the Gulf Coast
Help Animal Planet and NWF's Gulf Coast Recovery Project
Don't Just Watch the Disaster in the Gulf Unfold, Do Something to Help
Gulf Oil Spill Videos to Renew Your Activist Spirit -- 5 Things You Can Do Right Now
