Gifts That Give Back
This holiday season, choose to purchase with purpose!
Incompass Michigan is the statewide network of mission driven organizations promoting community access and inclusion for people with disabilities and other barriers.
We've curated a list of unique gift ideas from our member organizations and the entrepreneurs they support in this Holiday Shopping Guide. When you shop this list, know that you'll be making a positive social impact this holiday season.
BW's Dog Biscuits
Homemade dog biscuits. Made with simple ingredients. They make a great treat for your furry friend.
We sell them in the size:
- 2oz for $2
- 6oz with one oz free for $6
- 10oz for $10 with 2 extra oz.
- We can also make a bigger size biscuit for the same rates
For more information contact bwsdogbiscuits@yahoo.com
Crossroads Industries/Creative Pursuit
We have an open studio that welcomes the public to come in and create artwork along side the wonderful group of people we serve.
EveryBody by Dutton Farm
EveryBody by Dutton Farm is a bath and body care line made from high-quality, natural ingredients. We also sell hand poured natural soy wax candles and locally sourced honey. Our products would make a great holiday gift because every $20 spent in our store generates one hour of work for adults with developmental disabilities.
EveryBody by Dutton Farm is a social enterprise that uses business practices to create jobs for people with developmental disabilities. We sell high quality and natural skin care products to consumers through online and retail platforms.
Our featured holiday scented candles are Evergreen, Gingerbread and Holly Berry. Beautifully packaged and ready for gift giving.
Shop at everybodyinc.com or visit our retail store at 64 N. Saginaw, Pontiac, MI.
GateWay Inc.
This face mask symbolizes every person has a voice, even though some may be lost or silenced by stigmas and stereotypes that exist in society. GateWay helps people find their voice and enables them to be heard by advocating for their basic rights. Wear this mask and stay safe while supporting everyone to have their voice be heard!
GateWay is a nonprofit organization which mission is supporting individuals with disabilities and various other barriers in their home, community, and workplace.
Shop at www.gatewayvro.com/buy-face-masks.html
If you have any questions, please email Courtney at cdriscoll@gatewayvro.com
InPro Enterprises
InPro Enterprises helps people with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and other disabilities find increased independence and productivity through innovative vocational rehabilitation programs.
Shop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/Inproenterprises
Or contact ericahill@specialtree.com for more information
Joe's Pics On The Pier
Matted 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14 prints, key chains, and coasters made with photography by Joseph Mundt.
View products at https://www.facebook.com/JPOTP87
or contact jmundtpics@yahoo.com for more information
Lakestate Industries, Inc.
Personalized Serving Tray - We can engrave just about any image or saying/family name onto your tray - they are a great family heirloom when you put a family's last name on it or any fabulous saying can make it special. They are stained in wood tone or gray - your choice.
Lakestate Industries provides Community Skill Building and Community Employment Services to those with barriers to employment. We also have a number of departments including a small store (in our building and on-line) called the Rustic Room where we sell our product line.
Check out the on-line store and you may find the perfect gift for your loved one and we'll ship it!
Shop at www.lakestateindustries.org or call 906-786-9212
MRC artWorks
Original, whimsical and high quality paintings, cards, ornaments, knit or crocheted products, jewelry, and much more.
MRC artWorks— a program of MRC Industries, Inc. — is an art gallery, studio and retail store located on the Kalamazoo Mall in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. MRC artWorks offers unique and affordable art created by individuals with disabilities, providing an outlet to achieve creative self‐expression in a way that promotes personal growth, dignity, and self-confidence. We strive to enrich the community with the diversity of art by participating in local Art Hops and promoting our artists’ work through a variety of venues. All artists receive a commission for the sale of their work, which not only serves as their source of income, but also enhances and reinforces their self-esteem and self-worth. MRC artWorks provides a safe, positive, and creative environment that focuses on the individual’s abilities rather than their disabilities.
Shop at mrcartworks.bigcartel.com/products
Contact 269.978.0028 or athill@mrcindustries.org with any questions.
NEMROC
We create a variety of wood products, including custom laser engraved ornaments for Michigan.
We're a non-profit organization whose main focus is to employ individuals with mental, physical, and social disabilities. These individuals are the backbone in manufacturing the products and services we provide.
Every purchase goes towards helping us create more opportunities for those in need.
Services to Enhance Potential (STEP)
The STEP Art Program is anchored by 14 studio art classes for all levels and regularly presents gallery quality shows in the community. For the individual artist, the STEP Art Program fosters independence by acknowledging accomplishment, practicing motor skills, while developing critical thinking and learning. The program focuses on the fundamentals of communication through art: color theory, shape, pattern, perspective, and content.
Calendars are $12.00 each or 2 for $20. There is a $2.75 fee for shipping. Proceeds from calendar sales go directly to the artists (40%) and to support the STEP Art Program (60%).
Shop at https://stepcentral.org/product/step-2021-calendar/
or contact emakowski@stepcentral.org for more information.
Work Skills Corporation
As an integral part of Work Skills Corporation (WSC) ventures and in keeping with our mission to Optimize Potential, Studio West Gallery opened its doors in 2011 to showcase artists with disabilities. At WSC, artists work in a variety of mediums, including painting and drawing, ceramics and fiber arts. Their work is then exhibited and sold in the Studio West Gallery to allow our artisans to earn income from art sales, build artistic skills, enhance quality of life and strengthen and beautify our communities through the arts.
This Ability Studio is their online mission-based shop and gallery for artisans with barriers, featuring handmade holiday mask holders/lanyards, ornaments and Giclee’ mounted prints.