This year when buying a gift for someone (or just a gift for you), shop for cause. Boutiques and stores around the Philadelphia region are giving you the opportunity to not only shop today’s latest fashion, but to also support local charities.

Scarlett Alley

241 Race Street

Boutiquer? Scarlett Alley carries everything from home ware to custom jewelry, guest books, favors and headpieces. It is the perfect boutique for gifts and even wedding registries! The boutique supports the community through “The Way to Gift, Give More,” which donates to local charities. In addition to supporting these charities, they also sell in store collections from Plates With Purpose by Riverside and John Wind AIDS Jewelry Project, which donates 50% of all proceeds to the Mazzoni Center and Action Aids.

Tory Burch

King of Prussia Mall

160 N. Gulph Road

King of Prussia, PA

Mall rat? Shop Tory Burch in KOP. The Tory Burch Foundation provides the opportunity to women and families in the United States with economic support by having 100% of the “Shop for a Cause” proceeds go towards the foundation.

Macy’s Center City

1300 Market Street

City Slicker? Rachel Roy is more than just a beautiful, long haired, long legged woman that we love to hate (because of all of her beauty) supports Haiti by recently teaming up with Macy’s Heart for Haiti program. Roy traveled to Haiti with CEO of Macy’s Terry Lundgren and Martha Stewart to work with Haitian President Michel Martelly to protect women in the earthquake torn country. She created a jewelry collection handcrafted by Haitian artisans which all proceeds from the line directly benefit the artisans which is available on her website and in Macy’s stores as well. The collection ranges from $32-$45 dollars.

Philadelphia Aids Thrift

710 S. 5th Street

Thrifter? Philadelphia Aids Thrift is a non-profit boutique that is federally recognized as 501c3 tax-exempt charitable organization! Looking for useful, interesting clothing, accessories and other odds and ends? Philadelphia Aids Thrift is the place to go! With all proceeds going to local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Not only do they sell items, but donations are also accepted there if you are looking for a place to bring used clothes and also making a charity by knowing your item donation benefits aids.

The Wardrobe Boutique

1822 Spring Garden

Donater? Want to help empower women around the area to attain a valuable career? The Career Wardrobe, the nation’s largest independent non-profit provides professional work attire, educational programs, and networking tools and opportunities to empower women to achieve a productive career and independence. Many donations are accepted from clothing to scrubs, coats, shoes, and accessories. The place is like stepping into your Auntie’s forbidden chock full of clothing close.