When it comes to the holidays, we all get a little bit wrapped up in the presents. Instead of buying meaningless gifts for your family and friends this holiday season, consider purchasing a gift that gives back to others. Here are 5 awesome comanies who aim to give back to those who are less fortunate.

1. Love Your Melon

This non-profit organization gives a beanie to a child suffering from cancer when you purchase one for yourself. These beanies make great gifts and help to spread joy to children in need. A win win for everyone!

2. Alex and Ani Bracelets

This holiday season, Alex and Ani have created a special line that benefits children suffering from wars and other disasters via UNICEF. 20 percent of sales go directly to children in need.

3. Goodbye Malaria PJ Co.

These bright PJ bottoms, fuzzy teddy bears and homemade bracelets are awesome gifts to give to any child your life. Not only are they perfectly playful, they help benefit children around the globe. This gift reaches thousands of children and gives the gift of a brighter future.

4. LifeStraw

LifeStraw is a water bottle company that sells innovative-water filtration bottles that can rid dirty and unclean water of bacteria, making it drinkable. For every bottle you purchase, another bottle is donated to people living in developing countries, helping them to receive the clean water they need.

5. Love41

Love41 is a charity organization dedicated to the relief of Rwandan genocide. All proceeds from their leather line go directly to those suffering and in need.