Modern Artisans' 'Crafting a Better Tomorrow' Program donates at least 1% of profits to non-profit groups and organizations supporting a variety of worthy causes.  Organizations are chosen based on their support of unique causes and their ability to do so in a non-partisan and efficient manner. Organizations are chosen on a bi-annual basis to receive this donation and information on current recipients are listed here.  When shopping at Modern Artisans, you can feel confident that a portion of every dollar you spend will help craft a better tomorrow!

Through January 2012, a percentage of sales profits will support the following charities:  

 » Camp John Marc 
Located near Dallas, Texas, Camp John Marc partners with community and health professionals and organizations to provide high quality outdoor camping experiences year round to kids who have a chronic illness or physical disability.  The Camp hosts weekend and week-long programs that include activities such as fishing, dance, kayaking, swimming painting, photography, pottery, astronomy and horseback riding for children affected by a wide range of maladies such as kidney disease, spina bifada, cancer, blood disorders, burning accidents, and sickle cell anemia.  For more information, visit http://www.campjohnmarc.org

» Save Haven for Cats 
Based in Raleigh, NC, Safe Haven maintains a non-profit, no-kill shelter for stray and abandoned cats and kittens.  It strives to bring attention to and alleviate the suffering of stray cats, educate the public about pet overpopulation and promote sterilization, and to find permanent, loving, safe homes for these animals. For more information, visit http://www.safehavenforcats.org

» The Ali Forney Center
The Ali Forney Center (AFC) was started in June of 2002 in response to the lack of safe shelter for LGBT youth in New York City. Many have been rejected by their families and/or subjected to violence. It has become the nation's largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to homeless LGBT youth, aged 16-24, providing them with home-like environments, support, and services they need to escape the streets and begin to live safe, healthy and independent lives. Services include a day center, emergency housing and transitional housing. For more information, visit www.aliforneycenter.org

» The USO
The USO works to provide morale, welfare, entertainment and recreational services to uniformed military personnel overseas and abroad. Since World War II, the USO has endured to represent the American people by extending a touch of home to US troops. For over five decades, comedian Bob Hope partnered with the USO to entertain troops and helped the organization become a household name. Today, programs provided by the USO include counseling, housing assistance, cultural awareness, recreational centers, care packages, reading facilities, telephone & email capabilities and entertainment. The organization is not part of the US government and relies solely on contributions to operate. The USO currently operates 123 centers around the world. For more information, visit www.USO.org

Previous proceeds from our 'Crafting a Better Tomorrow' Program have benefited the following organizations:

- United Service Organizations (The USO)
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)
- The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, TN
- Keep California Beautiful (Division of Keep America Beautiful)
- The North Carolina Senior Games
- Dreams For Kids - Chicago, IL
- The Doo-Wop Preservation League of Wildwoods, NJ
- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- The Audobon Society of Tucson, AZ
- Project Compassion
- Camp John Marc - Dallas, TX
- Mama's Kitchen - San Diego, CA
- Dollars for Scholars
- The Libri Foundation
- Safe Haven for Cats - Raleigh, NC
- DonorsChoose.org
- The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- NC Association of Free Clinics
- Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
- ALS Therapy Developmental Institute
- Hooved Animal Humane Society