If you're planning to shop on the Internet, why not shop for a cause?

"Shop for a cause" is dedicated to providing products with issue-related artwork with a liberal bent. The entire profit (deduced after actual) will be given to related organizations so that thought can be turned into action by groups that already have sway with the powers that be.

Know the groups that seem to be at the front of the pack in terms of effecting change, the alter-store will list the organizations that profits from the shop will go to.

Encouraging shoppers to visit the sites of activist organizations to contribute further! also be a catalyst to propagate further awareness about issues and causes.

Shop4acause members can claim a tax deduction on the portions of their purchases that get passed on to charities (under 80g of Indian income tax act).

Besides products, there are also tips, articles, and services to help shoppers get involved in helping others. One such service allows users to donate a tree, grove or just about anything.. All types of organizations can use this site. Each group gets its own Web page, where it can post information.

A shopping portal that lets you raise money for a number of nonprofits around the country. Not only does the site let you support charities of your choice, but it also builds "shopping villages," or co branded sites with big nonprofits.

Shop4acause is a site that brings new meaning to socially conscious shopping. It features products that are socially conscious, environmentally aware, employee friendly, and community oriented. The designs will be by itself an awareness campaign by involving design enthusiasts to contribute " design for a cause" where weekly winners will be featured.