Amy Elise, Books and Dolls with a Purpose

A portion of every product sale is directed to the charities noted below, and you help us to decide where to donate!

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40

We Want You to Know
The information Amy Elise™ provides regarding the charities we support is intended for the use of Amy Elise and our customers only. The information provided should not be construed as, implied, or otherwise perceived as an endorsement of, or a recommendation for Amy Elise or its products by any of the charities listed.

World Vision

World Vision (WV) is a faith-based Christian international relief and development organization focused on helping children in crisis, their families, and their communities. The staff of World Vision serves the poor as a personal and visible demonstration of God's love for all people. World Vision's Child Sponsorship program assists over 800,000 children worldwide. In addition, World Vision responds to emergency needs, including to the Gulf Coast hurricanes, Asian tsunamis, and African famines.

Northwest Medical Teams International

Northwest Medical Teams International (NWMTI) is a faith-based Christian aid and relief organization that is unique in that its aid focuses on providing medical, dental, and preventive care through a large volunteer pool of skilled doctors, nurses, dentists, and paramedics. These medical professionals participate in ongoing healthcare development programs in poor and developing countries, as well as disaster response. In addition, NWMTI volunteers operate a mobile dental clinic in the U.S. serving over 15,000 low-income and needy children and families.

Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International is a faith-based ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to providing decent shelter for low-income families. They accomplish their mission to demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus Christ by rallying volunteers from all walks of life to work together and build and renovate good, inexpensive, and safe houses. Prospective home owners are expected to invest hours of their own labor into building their home and assisting others. Over 200,000 families have benefited since the organization's founding.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Amachi Program

The Amachi Program is a faith-based segment of the broader Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. The Amachi program serves children of incarcerated parents by matching girls and boys with volunteer mentors from participating church congregations. Studies have shown mentoring of at-risk children results in children with higher self-esteem, who perform better in school and who are less likely to use illegal drugs, skip school, or use alcohol. Since 2000, more than 15,000 children have been matched with church-based mentors across 25 communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does Amy Elise™ designate a portion of every product sales for charitable donation?
A: At Amy Elise, we believe we should live the same values ourselves that we encourage girls and their parents to live. One of those values is giving back to God and sharing our resources with the community. We invite your involvement in helping us to decide where to give.

Q: Why are there only four charities from which to choose?
A: We limit charitable designation to four charities for two reasons. First, we want the charities that benefit to receive an amount that is material and meaningful. Second, we find we are able to administer four charities with a reasonable level of effort, thus, maximizing our outreach impact.

Q: What does Amy Elise do with the amount it sets aside for charitable giving?
A: After you make a purchase and direct our giving, we designate the amount as "restricted" so it can only be used for charitable giving and no other purpose. On a quarterly basis, we consolidate the individual proceeds and make donation payments to the designated charities.

Q: Does Amy Elise have formal relationships with the listed charities?
A: We do not. We choose to avoid formal contractual relationships with the charities in order to maintain our independence, thereby allowing us to make objective decisions regarding which charities to support.

Q: How often does Amy Elise change the charities listed?
A: Our formal policy is to evaluate listed charities on a quarterly basis against a set of criteria that includes an assessment of alignment of the charity's mission with Amy Elise's core values and meeting efficient business standards.