Neococo Collective is honored to be featured in The Story Exchange’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, “Ripple Effects: 15 Gifts That Give Back,” a curated roundup spotlighting women-led businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits creating meaningful impact through purpose-driven work.
Published on November 25, 2025, the guide highlights gifts and causes that extend far beyond the holiday season — emphasizing ethical production, community investment, and positive social change. Curated by Candice Helfand-Rogers, the article showcases organizations that prioritize people over profit and create tangible ripple effects in the lives they touch.
The Story Exchange’s Ripple Effects guide centers on women-led efforts making a difference locally and globally, featuring philanthropic gift ideas under $150 alongside organizations that welcome donations made in honor of loved ones. Each featured organization was carefully vetted, with an emphasis on transparency, mission alignment, and real-world impact.
Neococo is a nonprofit organization recognized for its commitment to community empowerment through work-based opportunities for refugee and immigrant women. As a social impact nonprofit, Neococo combines education and advocacy with meaningful, dignified income generated through handmade, ethically produced goods. Every Neococo piece reflects the resilience, creativity, and cultural heritage of the women who create them—transforming thoughtful gifting into a powerful act of solidarity, advocacy, and lasting social impact.
We’re grateful to The Story Exchange for amplifying the voices of women entrepreneurs and changemakers, and for including Neococo among organizations working to build stronger, more compassionate communities through intentional giving.
