— By Jon Mays
We've all been there. You need a gift for a friend’s birthday, a thank you for a helpful neighbor, or you’re already planning for the fast-approaching holiday season. It’s easy to grab something generic, but what if your gift could tell a story? What if it could do more than just sit on a shelf?
Here in Oklahoma City, there’s a local non-profit that’s turning every purchase into an act of community building. Meet TBD Creatives, an organization where the perfect gift comes with a purpose.
Crafted with Care, Fueled by Mission
TBD Creatives operates on a powerful and straightforward model: they create beautiful, high-quality, hand-crafted home goods, and they use that business to provide dignified employment for our under-resourced and overlooked neighbors.
When you choose one of their hand-poured candles or luxurious goat milk lotions, you're getting a product made with immense care and attention to detail. But the story behind that product is even more compelling. The hands that crafted your item belong to an individual who has been given a chance to thrive—to earn a stable income, develop skills, and be part of a supportive team.
The Gift that Gives Twice
Think about the impact. When you give a TBD Creatives product, you're giving two gifts at once:
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A Beautiful Gift for Your Loved One: The recipient gets a wonderfully crafted item to enjoy—a piece of local artistry that can brighten their home and their day.
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A Meaningful Gift for Your Community: Your purchase directly fuels a mission that strengthens our city. You are actively investing in people, helping to create jobs and foster economic stability right here in OKC.
This is conscious consumerism at its best. It’s choosing to spend your money where it matters, supporting a self-sustaining model that empowers individuals rather than just offering a handout.
Make Your Next Gift Count
So, the next time you need a thoughtful present, remember the story you can share. Instead of just giving a candle, you can give the gift of opportunity. Instead of just giving lotion, you can give the gift of dignity.
Check out TBD Creatives for your corporate gifting, holiday needs, or just a little something to say "thank you." Every single purchase is a step toward building a more compassionate and resilient Oklahoma City, one beautiful product at a time.
