Veg*n Etsy Shops Come Together to Help Animals after the BP Oil Disaster

Ever since the BP oil spill happened I've been spinning my wheels, wondering what to do to help. I have two kids which is a full time job, so heading down there to actively participate in the cleanup process isn't going to happen, at least right now. I might get my chance of course - sadly it doesn't look like cleanup is going to happen overnight.

(Thank you to Cari of Loveluca for lending me this lovely photo.)

Then Lisa of Panda with Cookie told the Etsy Veg street team her plans to help: "***20% of all sales {from the Panda with Cookie shop} go to the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, who are preparing to clean and care for animals affected by the horrible oil disaster happening on the Gulf Coast.***". Well, I jumped right up onto that bandwagon and helped myself to the reins. ;)

I decided I'd do the same thing, and asked around on the other street teams I'm on, as well as the one I help facilitate, if others would like to help too. The response was immediate! People out there are concerned and looking to do something, anything to help out. Here are some other Etsians who are already contributing:

• Heather from the The Blue Windmill is donating 30% of select items to the Suncoast Bird Sanctuary.
  
• Ginger Card Co is donating 10% from her shop.
• My shop is donating 20% of all sales until July 8th.
• Krug's Eco-logic is donating 30% of all sales to Suncoast until July 8th.
• Heather's shop Anthropomorphisis is doing a 10% donation from her gemstone jewelery.
• Pippi's shop Uber Duper Creations is donating ALL proceeds to Sea Shepherd. She is also working on opening up an Online Thrift Store that is donating proceeds as well.
• twig & leaf botanicals is also helping out by donating 20% of sales to the National Wildlife Federation's Gulf Oil Spill Restoration Fund.
• Athena of Veggie Crocker is donating 30% of the sale price of this funky gecko frame.
• Jade will be donating 20% shopwide to Suncoast from her shop Mumbot.
• Kimba's Critters will also be giving 20% through July 8th.
  

I will edit my blog as time goes on and others join forces. Please check individual shop announcements for end dates and more details on donations.

Thanks for checking this out and helping!

Thanks to Heather of 3am Art Productions (aktie9 on Etsy) for putting together this great post. Is your Etsy shop or organization doing something to help with Gulf cleanup efforts? Please let us know in the comments!