Local Gift Ideas from Friendly Businesses

Are you doing last-minute, holiday shopping? Take a look at some gift ideas that support local, LGBT-friendly businesses. It’s important that we support these local businesses—more than national chains that may be LGBT-friendly. Keep these great places in mind for unique items, gift certificates, or holiday donations.

Have more suggestions–especially throughout Mississippi? Leave us a comment.

Art

Art is one of the ultimate gifts. Make it unique by supporting local artists that support our community.

• Brown’s Fine Art (Jackson)
• Elizabeth Robinson Glass (Jackson)
• Rachel Misenar (Jackson)
• Tony DiFatta (Jackson)

Body/Mind/Soul

Start 2010 with a clear mind, strong body, and vibrant soul.

• Butterfly Yoga (Jackson)

Food

Everyone loves to eat! So, why not treat someone to a holiday dinner or a gift certificate?

• Bravo (Jackson)
• Broad Street Bakery (Jackson)
• Crazy Cat Bakery (Jackson)
• Cups (Jackson)
• Hal & Mal’s (Jackson)
• Julep (Jackson)
• La Cazuela (Jackson)
• Pizza Shack (Jackson)
• Que Sera Sera (Jackson)
• Sal & Mookies (Jackson)

Gifts

These businesses have unique gifts for everyone whether they’ve been naught or nice.

• Chane (Jackson)
• Diva Dog – 601-856-1616 (Madison)
• Moonlight Video (Jackson)
• Over the Rainbow (Jackson)
• Rainbow Food Co-op (Jackson)

Salons

Who doesn’t like being pampered?

• William Wallace Salon – 601-982-8300 (Jackson)
• Sun Gallery (Jackson)

Registered Charities and Non-Profits

Give the gift of giving. These charities and non-profits are very dedicated to the LGBT community.

• Unity Mississippi
• Grace House
• Rise Above for Youth
• HeARTS Against AIDS
• Mississippi Safe Schools Coalition
• Safe Harbor Family Church (Jackson)
• Jackson NOW