HHPLift believes Doing Good Looks Good On You®. When you shop HHPLift, you use your socially conscious buying power to bring about positive change and improve the lives of artisan workers locally in Chicago and around the world. Along with being sourced through social enterprises working to forge economic independence for their artisans, each HHPLift item—from bath & spa goods, to bags & accessories, to gift baskets, and more—is selected for its quality, style, and craftsmanship.
Purpose
HHPLift exists to create pathways out of poverty, foster equity, and empower individuals through meaningful work and sustainable livelihoods. Driven by the belief in dignity, opportunity, and inclusion for all, HHPLift partners with social enterprises and fair trade organizations to uplift communities in need. By focusing on fair wages, skills development, and holistic support, they provide individuals—especially women and those overcoming significant barriers—with the tools to achieve financial independence and lasting change. With a mission to break cycles of poverty while protecting people and the planet, HHPLift strives to build a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
People
HHPLift is dedicated to creating lasting social impact by empowering marginalized communities through fair wage employment, skills training, and holistic support. Their partnerships with fair trade organizations provide sustainable livelihoods for women artisans, particularly mothers of children with disabilities, who gain financial independence and transform their communities. Programs include access to savings, microloans, education, healthcare, and childcare. In Chicago, HHPLift’s LiftWorks™ Program supports individuals from disinvested communities—offering leadership training, cross-functional business skills, and mentorship to break cycles of poverty. By focusing on equity, inclusion, and economic stability, HHPLift fosters dignity, resilience, and opportunity for underserved populations.
Planet
HHPLift is committed to sustainability by partnering with social enterprises that ensure fair wages, benefits, and dignified lives for their workers. Every product they offer is socially and environmentally responsible. Collaborating with innovative brands like Smateria in Cambodia, they create durable, stylish bags from recycled materials such as fishing netting, upcycled vegan leather, and luxe leather scraps. Additionally, HHPLift supports fair trade artisan groups in South America, who craft distinctive jewelry from sustainably sourced rainforest materials like nuts and seeds. By promoting eco-friendly practices and empowering communities, HHPLift drives lasting, positive change in the lives of marginalized artisans worldwide.
