Give Back with Sackcloth & Ashes Blankets Now at Cost Plus World Market
What if a blanket could save a life? Today’s post is a sponsored conversation about Sackcloth & Ashes blankets, and their mission to help the homeless. Now available at Cost Plus World Market.
Sometimes I get the opportunity to share incredible companies with you, and today, I’m sharing two! If you are looking for a ways to decorate & warm up your home, or gift friends & loved ones, while at the same time, giving back… keep reading!
Sharing companies that make beautiful things with you is something I love to do. I think we all frequent Cost Plus World Market right? They pretty much have everything you could need for your home, and you know I am over the moon for my Everett Foyer Table. I always stop in for a visit when I hit Eugene, and I love the eclectic nature of the store.
Well, they are partnering with a company called Sackcloth & Ashes. Have you heard of them? In case you haven’t, let me give you some backstory.
- The founder of Sackcloth & Ashes, Bob Dalton, was inspired to help the homeless population when his mother, a hardworking single mother, found herself living on the streets in 2013.
- Because of his mother’s story, Bob realized that not all choose to become homeless – some people just need a second chance.
- He began to call homeless shelters in his area to ask what they needed most… They all said blankets.
Sackcloth & Ashes happens to make some of the softest, most uniquely patterned blankets. Like the one that I’ve got parked on my sofa, ready for getting cozy right now!
And they have a mission!
It’s to give one blanket to a homeless shelter, for every one that is purchased.
It’s similar to the Tom’s Shoes concept. Buy a pair of shoes, they give a pair of shoes, but instead they are supplying blankets. Well, Cost Plus World Market was so impressed with the beauty and artistry of their blankets, and the cause, that they are partnering with Sackcloth & Ashes and making them available in their stores as well as online, starting today, October 1st!
I’m sharing the Ivory and Turquoise Diamond Throw Blanket that is in our home. Made in Italy, of a wool blend that adds the perfect amount of soft coziness, it’s perfectly sized for home or travel.
You can now choose from 5 exclusive and equally amazing blanket designs in-store and online. When you buy a blanket, a blanket will be donated to your local homeless shelter. That is shopping you can feel really, really good about!
With the season changing, I don’t think the timing could be better to quite literally warm and comfort a homeless individual, and potentially save a life.
Not all who are without a home choose to be, we don’t know people’s stories, circumstances, or how they got where they are. But we can show kindness, compassion, and give blankets.
Cost Plus World Market and Sackcloth & Ashes are excited to partner together and to encourage others to pay it forward this season. Each beautiful blanket comes in a handy to re-use box, with some great ways to give back printed right inside!
Not sure what to add to a box? Here is a list of items are well received by many.
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Gloves (waterproof are best)
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Socks (thermal or wool)
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Beef Jerky
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Canned Tuna
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Ziplock bags
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Granola bars
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Peanut butter
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Chewable vitamins
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Wet Wipes
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Gum
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Mints
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Chapstick
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Tissue
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Deodorant
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Toothbrush
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Tooth Paste
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Bottled Water
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Band Aids
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Tampons or Pads
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Can Opener
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Flashlight
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Hand warmers
- Dependent on funds or where you are donating, check with your local homeless shelter or women’s shelter for specific needs. You might inquire at work as well, many corporations have programs in place to support local communities. Two of the retail store I worked at in the past had large drives during the holidays for donations of clothing, cash, food and gifts that all went to local families.
This is the box I put together. I’ve also got 2 blankets, 2 Winter coats and 5 pair of jeans to take along with it.
Here are some more ways that you can give back, and help those most in need:
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Today, with the purchase of a Sackcloth & Ashes blanket from the comfort of your own home, or in-store. Not sure where your closest Cost Plus World Market is located? Click here for the handy store locator!
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Did you know there are homeless students? It’s hard to think of children being homeless but it happens. Reach out to your local school and inquire. They often have resources gathered at the school to give to those in need. I’ve been able to help in that way and it’s very humbling and gratifying.
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This is personally a favorite way to help those that are hungry immediately. I have taken to keeping gift-cards for our few local fast food restaurants with me because I often see homeless asking for food in front of them. This allows them to make a purchase of their choice, and be able to sit down inside the establishment and eat. Out of the weather, be it scorching heat or bone chilling cold.
Laura says
Sackcloth and ashes is amazing thankyou or sharing their story
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I am happy to introduce them to you!
Octavia Durboraw says
Beautiful blanket am doing beautiful mission!?