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Gifts That Give

Bid on a designer heart for Mother's Day that benefits the Haiti Artisan Project.
Gifts That Give
The Hatian Arts Project
By Celia L. Smith · Updated October 28, 2020
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What: Bid on a papier-mâché heart created by one of your favorite designers to benefit the Haiti Artisan Project — a special project from Donna Karan’s Urban Zen organization.

Where: eBay

Why: Donna Karan and the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA) gathered 150 designers, including Rachel Roy and jewelry designer Monique Péan, to customize their very own papier-mâché hearts to auction off; 100% of proceeds from the auction will benefit the Haiti Artisan Project, which creates jobs and education opportunities and brings awareness to the Haitian arts. So, give your mother a gift from the heart this Mother’s Day — auctions are taking place today through May 2.