I love free stuff, and I especially love free coffee from Starbucks. Free becomes even more enticing when it’s used to benefit or bring awareness to a cause. That’s why I became ecstatic today when I learned that  Starbucks decided to give away a cup of coffee to all customers who bring in their own reusable travel mugs. The promotion is valid on brewed coffee of any size up to 20 oz, and will run all day.

This whole campaign is part of Starbucks participation in The Big Picture Project. With the catch phrase “One person switching can save trees. Together we can save forests”.  It’s true, one person can make a difference and the short filmStarbucks released displays a surprising example. Their short film features thousands of New Yorkers trading in their paper cups for reusable travel mugs. You will have to watch the video for a surprising reveal when thousands of cups of  coffee are grouped together all in the name of green.

How will you make a difference today? Visit Starbucks website today and make your pledge.

This post is written by guest blogger Brittany Trotman editor of BeautyGirlMag.com specifically for GivMusic.com. BeautyGirlMag.com believes that every female should look and feel her best, but we also believe in the really important things like giving back and serving our communities. When we find great products that are fashionable and also help support a cause, we can’t help but to spread the word!

Here are our top picks from shoes and shirts to jewelry and handbags that will add to your new spring wardrobe!

She Dances

She Dances is a non-profit organization “whose mission is to provide healing, hope, and a future for girls who are victims of human trafficking. Through safe homes, raising awareness, and the arts, they strive to create a movement of freedom.” Currently, She Dances is providing a safe home for girls in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The girls who arrive at the home are provided with education, mental therapy, spiritual renewal, and most of all, rescue and freedom from abuse and exploitation. When purchasing a She Dances T-shirt, your money will go towards the organization’s efforts in raising awareness and providing a safe home for these victims.

Purchase a She Dances shirt here.

TOMS Shoes

The simple TOMS Shoes have become a fashion staple to many Americans, but to orphan children in other countries, it is simply a protection that they’ve never had. For every pair of TOMS that someone buys, one is given away! By purchasing a pair, you are directly helping their efforts in Ethiopia. Podoconiosis, a disease that plagues those who are barefooted, can be prevented just with a pair of shoes. Check out this shoe from the new spring line!

To buy a pair of TOMS shoes, click here.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.  Founder, Nancy G. Brinker, promised her dying sister, Susan, “to do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.” The foundation has contributed to the many victories over the years, such as more early detection, more research, and more survivors. The Susan G. Komen Store donates proceeds of all purchases to fight against breast cancer. Be sure to check out the many products that are offered, such as water bottles, accessories, and clothing. Below is a fashionable leather wrap bracelet that is a great addition to your spring accessories.

Purchase the bracelet here.

Sseko Designs

Sseko Designs was created to help women of Uganda pay for their college tuition and also help the “overall economic development of Uganda.” Students in Uganda must wait nine months after graduating high school to attend college. This time is intended for them to earn money for their tuition.

The Sseko Designs sandals come in a variety of colors and patterns and are perfect for spring and summer. Not only are these sandals stylish, they are also very versatile because the straps are interchangable! Buy one pair of sandals and have the option to buy many patterns! Each girl has a story. Check out the class of 2010 here.

Purchase Sandals here

Change.org

Change.org serves as a platform for social change, whether they are raising awareness for certain issues such as women’s rights or signing petitions for providing a homeless shelter in Colorado, they are making a “change” in America. One issue they are passionate about seeing a change in is the issue of human trafficking.

Every week, they provide a Red Light Special, which showcases products that go towards human trafficking surviors. “This soft felt zipper bag is the perfect size to keep together small items like toiletries, jewelry, or crayons while traveling. The soft colorful felt and sleek, modern design mean that it will be loved and appreciated by kids and grownups alike.”

When you buy this bag, you’ll be supporting the human trafficking survivors in Nepal.

Buy this item here.

Global Good Partners

Global Goods Partners is a “not-for-profit (continue reading…)

Yes, you read that right… Twestival! Don’t have a clue as to what I’m talking about? Think Twitter meets Festival = Twestival. Today more than 200 cities around the world will come together to rally for one cause, Education. Run 100% by volunteers around the world with 100% of all ticket sales and donations going directly to projects. Taking the concept of tweet-ups, (meetings and events) @Amanda Rose founded Twestival in 2009.  On 12 February 2009, the first Twestival Global was held in 202 international cities to support @charitywater. The event successfully raised 250k+, which resulted in more than 55 wells in Uganda, Ethiopia, and India.

Today, Twestival will benefit another organization, Concern Worldwide. Concern was founded in 1986 to meet the needs of people living in extreme poverty. Where exactly will this years Twestival funds go? Directly to Concern Worldwide’s education programs. Each city and school hosting a Twestival event was given the opportunity to select an area of education to support for fundraising to go towards Concern’s education programs. The 40-year-old non-profit works in all areas of education, including educating new teachers, furnishing classrooms, providing uniforms, providing buildings, and meals for students who otherwise would have have access to these resources. Read more about Concern Worldwide here.

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