’Tis beTTer To give

Shopping with a positive impact

Sure, you love unwrapping gifts as much as the next person — we do, too. But watching a loved one open the perfect present, courtesy you, ranks among the top warm-fuzzy winter feelings.

Kick that charity-inspired cheer up a notch with these gifts that give — and give again.

Buying a suit? Donate a toy

Ken’s Man’s Shop is known for hosting huge fundraisers, donating portions of sales to worthy causes year-round. But come Christmastime, it’s all about the kids as the store begins collecting hundreds of toys for Scottish Rite Hospital. “We focus less on the featuring merchandise and more on the toy drive,” says co-owner Kory Helfman. Established in 1964, Ken’s is an old-fashioned shop for fine men’s clothing and accessories, carrying major brands like Eton, Alberto and Mulholland. So, when you stop in to find a gift for your dapper dad, bring a new and unwrapped toy to add to the collection. On Christmas Eve, the Helfmans deliver the toys to children at the hospital.

The shop: Ken’s Man’s Shop, 6025 Royal Suite 309, 214.369.5367, kensmansshop.com

The cause: The Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, 2222 Welborn, tsrhc.org

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