Where We Give

From the very beginning, Mattie B's Gifts & Apparel has been committed to giving a portion of our profits.

From 2013–2024, we gave a portion of every sale to SowHope.org. SowHope is a deeply important organization benefiting women in third-world countries living on less than a dollar a day. Their mission is to inspire women around the world by promoting wellness, education, and economic opportunities.

What makes SowHope so unique is they use local leaders, with local solutions to solve local problems. Check them out!

In 2024, Mattie B's redirected our weekly giving to Stuart Presbyterian EPC, a local church. And in August, when Hurricane Helene hit, we moved our weekly giving to SamaritansPurse.org #WNC.

The Oval Award (2018–2023)

During the years 2018–2023, we sponsored our own Oval Award. Each year we selected a local person who embodied the gratitude, grace, and generosity known by so many in Patrick County. The Oval Award was named for its symbolism: perfection, grace, a welcoming shape — and it also reflects our store’s logo and signage.

2018 – Anna Lester, for her merry contributions to so many organizations and her encouragement of volunteerism
2019 – Dr. Richard C. Cole, for his selflessness in personally contributing a CT imaging machine to our community
2020 – Sheriff Dan Smith & Deputies, for their commitment to our community
2021 – Rebecca Adcock, Chamber of Commerce Director, for her tireless efforts at connecting our community
2022 – One Family Productions, for their contributions to restore and retain local traditions within the community
2023 – We chose not to select a single recipient, recognizing that many groups and individuals work long and hard for the community. Instead, we put more funds toward multiple smaller opportunities.

We thank you for your business and your support.
We Hire Local, We Give Local, We Live Local & We Love Local.

2024 (Incomplete List of In-Kind or Financial Donations)

Caring Hearts Free Clinic
Carlisle School
Goodwill
HoneyPot Bereavement Gift
Humble Hare Hospice
Lauren Worley Benefit
My Friend's Closet
PC Alzheimer's
PC Cougar Softball Team
PC Recreation Association
PCHS Band Booster
PSPS PTO
Samaritan's Purse
SES Faculty of the Month
Stuart Presbyterian Church
VT Reynolds Homestead
Multiple School Benefits
Multiple Organizational Benefits