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Until January 31, Gucci will donate 25% of the sales of its Tattoo Heart Collection to UNICEF programs that help African children affected by HIV/AIDS. The collection features shoes, bags, and jewelry.

Hope Wine, a California-based wine company, gives 50% of each sale to select causes. Its Cabernet Sauvignon fights autism, Sauvignon Blanc helps the environment, Chardonnay fights breast cancer, Zinfandel supports our troops, and Merlot fights AIDS.

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Crafts company Kastroll Kreations is a staunch supporter of RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network); 100% of the proceeds from the company’s special RAINN line of jewelry and accessories goes the network. Additionally, RAINN receives 10% of the proceeds from all other items.

The Rampage Relief Fund, started by fashion brand Rampage in 2006 in partnership with model and tsunami survivor Petra Nemcova, is still going strong. Every time you purchase a Rampage item, a portion of the proceeds goes to the fund, which donates money to victims of natural, economic, and health disasters.

The Hunger Site and its affiliate sites—for breast cancer, child health, literacy, the rainforest, and animal rescue—offer easy ways to help their respective causes. Their stores donate a portion of their merchandise sales to their charity partners.

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GoodShop allows Web surfers to help their favorite charities while going about their regular online shopping through the sites of such stores as Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Target. 

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Shavano Beauty Care has a special collection to benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer, a youth-geared organization that raises awareness and funds. The collection includes products such as toner, lip balm, and facial scrub.

JK Rowling has made The Tales of Beedle the Bard, her book of wizarding fairy tales, available to the public. Proceeds will go to Children’s High Level Group, a charity she founded in 2005 to help European children who are living in residential institutions. 

For more information, read Current Vine’s article from earlier this year.

The Lunchbox Auction allows people to assist hunger relief by bidding on custom lunchboxes designed by celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali, the cast of Gossip Girl, Salman Rushdie, Michael Stipe, Liv Tyler, and Diane Von Furstenberg. Each lunchbox is unique and also numbered and signed.

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CharityBuzz.com runs online auctions to assist various worthy organizations. Visitors can bid on such offerings as tickets, trips, and chances to meet celebrities. Famous folks who have donated their time or items include Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, Andy Roddick, and Jerry Seinfeld.

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