Beneath the glittering lights, decorations, and celebrations of the holiday season lies a deeper meaning: the joy of giving—selecting the ideal present for someone special, supporting those in need, and contributing to your local community. This ethos has been central to Apartment Therapy since our inception, and our most significant commitment is to the most important cause of all: protecting our planet.
Since 2007—a full decade ago—when I first discovered Yvon Chouinard's pioneering initiative, we have taken pride in being a member of 1% for the Planet. This global network connects financial resources with doers to accelerate effective environmental philanthropy. As members, we pledge to donate 1% of our pretax revenue (not profit!) to environmental organizations. Individuals can also participate by committing 1% of their annual salary or net worth.
Thanks to you, our readers, we have been able to support remarkable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Sustainable Harvest International, and more recently The Peconic Land Trust and Hawthorne Valley Farm. Because of your support, we will contribute over $150,000 this year to initiatives focused on land conservation, sustainable agriculture, and a sleepaway farm education program for schoolchildren.
I am deeply proud of the legacy that we—the entire Apartment Therapy Media family and you, our readers—have built together through this wonderful initiative.
