Your Valentine’s Day gifts for every relationship 
Washington, D.C. – February 10 2025

Your Valentine’s Day gifts for every relationship 

Roses are red, violets are blue. It’s that time of the year … to show your loved ones how much they mean to you! 

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to honor all kinds of love in your life—romantic, platonic, familial.   

This year, we’ve curated a list of thoughtful, unique and sustainable Valentine’s Day gifts perfect for every person near to your heart.  

The best part? Each item is a real gift that delivers life-changing impact for children and families in need around the world! 

In a rush? Take our short, two-minute quiz to find the best Valentine’s Gift for your loved ones in a pinch! 

 

For that special someone 

This Valentine’s Day, show them how much they mean to you with a gift that doesn’t just celebrate your love—it shares it! Together, you can spread joy and hope to children and families in need, mirroring the selfless, special love you share. 

Sewing supplies  

What better way to say, “I’m sew into you” than with this sewing supplies kit! You can help an aspiring entrepreneur earn a sustainable income for their family and celebrate the loved one in your life with this gift. 

Sheep  

Gentle and easy to tend, sheep produce milk and wool a family can use for food, clothing or even sell for a steady income!  What a unique way to say: “I love ewe.” 

Share of a well 

Want to let that special someone know you are “water-falling” for them but can’t find the words? Let this gift say it for you! You can bring a smile to their face and send clean water to the children and families who need it most. 

 

For your family member 

This month, celebrate the family member who always puts love into action—the one who’s there with open arms, a listening ear and endless support. 

Give them a gift that reflects their big heart and honors their love by sharing it with vulnerable children and families. What a meaningful way to show them how much their kindness inspires you—and how far their love can reach! 

Bicycle  

Bicycles are reliable sources of transportation—a perfect way to show that steady person that you are “wheelie” grateful to have them in your life. Plus, you can provide a safe ride to school for a young student today!  

Teaching materials  

Is there a teacher in your family? Someone who invested in your life and supported you on your journey to success? Send your gratitude by delivering critical teaching materials to a teacher in need so they can help students succeed! 

School meals for three children 

Does this family member love to whip up new culinary masterpieces? If you know their love language is food, honor their love for all things delicious by sending school meals to three hungry children! 

 

For your best friend 

Shower your BFF with love this month! You know who we’re talking about—the one who always has your back, makes you laugh until you cry and is the first person you call with good (or bad) news.  

You can give a gift that not only shows your appreciation for their friendship but also makes the world a brighter place—just like their presence in your life. 

Chicken  

Birds of a feather flock together! Show your appreciation for that inseparable friend with a chicken that provides a family with a renewable source of nutrition and income for years to come. Long lasting—just like your friendship. 

School textbooks 

For the reader in your life, a gift of school textbooks is perfect! You can give a child who can’t afford textbooks the same opportunity to learn and enjoy reading, fostering a mind as curious and imaginative as your loved one’s.  

Drought-resistant seeds 

Let your bestie know how much you love growing with them with these small but mighty seeds! These resilient seeds are as enduring as your friendship and protect a family’s harvest, ensuring a reliable source of food and income for years to come!   

 

For a kiddo 

Show a special child in your life how much they’re loved with a gift that makes a difference for other children around the world. A perfect way to teach them that love isn’t just a feeling—it’s something we share with others! 

School supplies 

Like glue and paper, you stick together! You can show a special child in your life that you’ll always be there for them and help a child in need thrive in school with the gift of school supplies. 

Goat 

The perfect gift to reassure the kiddo in your life: “I’ve goat you!” A goat provides nutritious milk that a family can use to make cheese for a reliable source of income and food. 

Wheelchair for a child 

Valentine’s Day is about celebrating the love in our life and spending time with those dear to us. Enjoy time with the special kiddo in your life and teach them the power of giving back by purchasing a wheelchair for a child in need, delivering the freedom and accessibility they need to learn, play and grow! 

 

For anyone 

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable for any loved one in your life with a gift. Honor your special relationship and send life-changing help to children and families who need it most! 

Sponsor a child 

Celebrate anyone in your family or group of friends with a gift that honors your lasting connection and their compassion by sponsoring a child in their name! Sponsorship gives a child a safe home, loving family and all the resources they need to grow and thrive. Perfect for the selfless giver in your life. 

Glasses for a child 

A thoughtful and unique way to tell a loved one in your life, “I see you and all you do.” Plus, this gift delivers glasses to a child in need so they can achieve a quality education and reach their full potential! 

Egg incubator 

Want to tell a friend, mom or other cherished person in your life how “eggs-cellent” they are? Buy an egg incubator and you ensure they feel appreciated—and help families in need earn a reliable source of income and provide consistent meals for their children! 

 

Whatever gift you decide to get, you can rest assured knowing that your loved ones will appreciate your thoughtfulness for them and your loving compassion for children and families in need around the world.   

Because—as Valentine’s Day reminds us—sharing love matters!  
 

 

 

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