As well as helping to make the world a better place, partaking in a charity collaboration is a powerful way for brands to become aligned with certain causes. While some brands stick to supporting the same pressing big issues year after year, others are a bit more willing to embrace smaller charities and organizations.
Some of the most unexpected collaborations include Kraft Heinz and a local Pittsburgh shop teaming up to create a limited-edition mustard bottle, tubes of Primula cheese supporting Make-a-Wish UK and a partnership between the Red Cross and Bitly that both shortens links and generates donations.
After launching the successful UNICEF Kid Power program on its own, Target has now announced that it will be selling the charitable fitness bands in-store, proving that there's always a chance for brands to join in and do something good at any time.
20 Charitable Collaborations
These Brand-Charity Collaborations Step Up for Social Repsonsibility:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 22, 2015 — Social Good
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Interactive Litter Bins
This London Litter Campaign Uses Fun Games to Recycle Cigarettes and Gum
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Charitable Coat Donations
Macy's Clothes4Souls Partnership Offers a Buy One, Give One System
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Sobering Toy Cars
This Drive Sober Campagin Hides Smashed Toy Cars Inside Cereal Boxes
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Anti-Bullying Tees
This New Clothing Line Helps Raise Awareness About Bullying
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Charitable Fashion Portraits
This Alexander Wang Photoshoot Features 38 Different Celebrities
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Charitable URL Shorteners
'Hope.ly' is a Link Shortener That Drives Donations to the Red Cross
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Philanthropic Mustard Bottles
Shop412 and Heinz Team Up to Create a Limited Bottle for Charity
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Arctic-Saving T-Shirt Ads
This Campaign was Created by Vivienne Westwood & Andy Gotts MBE
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Charitable Doll Collections
The cuddle + kind Collection Provides 10 Meals for Every Toy Sold
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Charitable Fitness Bands (UPDATE)
UNICEF Matches Every 12,000 Steps Walked with Food Aid for Kids
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LGBT Youth-Supporting Kicks
Social Brand M4D3 Have Teamed Up with Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund
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AIDS-Supporting Sculptures
The Elton John Music is Love Collection Will Support an AIDS Foundation
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Charity Shoe Campaigns
Audi Paired with Toms for its Summer Sale Event to Donate Shoes to Children
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Charitable Water Print Bags
These Quilted Handbags Support Access to Clean Drinking Water
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Free Book Vending Machines
JetBlue Launches a Free Book Vending Machine as Part of #BookBattle
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Charitable Bicycle Initiatives
These Refurbished Bikes are Cleaning up Britain and Helping Malawi
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Cancer-Fighting Burgers
The Think Pink Burger Collects Proceeds for Canadian Breast Cancer
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Breast Cancer Awareness Desserts
The Pink Dessert Campaign 2015 Combines Champagne and Desserts
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Kid-Drawn Drink Cups
These Wendy's Fast Food Cups Share Stories of Adopted Children
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Charitable Cheese Packaging
The Primula Just Say Cheese Wrappers Raise Money for Make-A-Wish
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Soccer Bodycare Partnerships
Sol De Janeiro Kicked Off a Collab with the Washington Spirit
Co-Branded 6-Packs
Heinz and Heineken Created a Craveable Matchup for Sports Fans
Playful Sport-Centric Partnerships
NIKE x LEGO Group Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Basketball Soft Drink Partnerships
Sprite Returned as the NBA's Official Global Soft Drink Partner
Global Social Impact Initiatives
Reckitt Expands Its Catalyst Program in the US
Collaborative Branded Tote Bags
NEIGHBORHOOD and L.L. Bean Join on a Tote Bag Design
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Pop Star Tech Partnerships
Charli XCX and Nothing Partnered to Challenge the Industry
Collaborative Cola Timepieces
Seiko and Pepsi Partnered for Blue and Red-Hued Watches
Minimal Collaborative Summer Footwear
Wales Bonner and adidas Join Once Again for SS25
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Soccer Streetwear Collaborations
Carré and Coca-Cola Launched a Soccer Streetwear Collection
Sports Beauty Collaborations
The Paris Saint-Germain Women’s Soccer Club Partners with Ilia Beauty
Sizable Laundry Donation Campaigns
Bath & Body Works Donates Its Products to Two Non-Profits
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Whimsical Co-Branded Fashion Collaborations
Target and Roller Rabbit Debut an Eye-Catching
Luxury Makeup Artist Partnerships
Charli XCX and YSL Beauty Partnered for a New Campaign
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Celebrity Brand Ambassadorships
UNIQLO Taps Cate Blanchett to Champion Its LifeWear Philosophy
Creator Community-Focused Platforms
Gap Inc. Has Introduced a New Centralized Program
Drink Mix Activewear Partnerships
Kool-Aid and Nike Teamed Up for Footwear and Refreshments
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Branded Holiday Baking Campaigns
Nutella and Hallmark Partnered to Celebrate the Festive Season
Music-Inspired Snackable Cheese Campaigns
Bel Brands USA's Babybel Partners with Timbaland
Friendly Fandom Campaigns
Heineken Kicked Off Fans Have More Friends with a Fun Social Experiment
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins
Mr Doodle Joins Kleenex on a Tissue Box Collection
Plant-Based Pop Star Campaigns
Alpro and Zara Larsson Partnered for a New Campaign
Mismatched Shoe Anti-Hate Campaigns
ALDO, Ensemble & Pact! Team Up for “Impossible” Pair Day
Beer Brand Nature Campaigns
Corona Launched Its Living Is Calling With a Tripadvisor Partnership
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Athletic Beauty Collabs
Rematch Debuts a Cosmetics Partnership a Sportswear Giant
Experiential Fast Food Collaborations
Popeyes Turned Chicken Tenders Into a Music Venue Experience
Luxury Festive Campaigns
Bloomingdale’s Unveils Its 2025 Holiday Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Expansive Social Good-Focused Partnerships
Hyundai is Committed to Community Wellbeing
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
K-Pop Brand Ambassadorships
Asahi Super Dry Unveiled a Unified Campaign Featuring BLACKPINK
Sport-Lifestyle Fashion Collabs
Puma x Madhappy Unveils First Collaboration Collection
Collaborative Heritage Sneakers
The Coca-Cola × Converse Capsule Nods to Americana Nostalgia
Cross-Brand Fashion Collaborations
Anti Social Social Club Partners with KFC, PUMA and Nissan
Innovative Retail Partnership
Best Buy and IKEA U.S. are Partnering for a Strategic Retail Collab
Reggae Icon-Inspired Footwear Collections
Chaco Enters a Collaboration with the Marley Family
Soccer Snack Collaborations
Mondelēz Partners with Athletes to Launch Limited-Edition Snacks
Cross-Brand V-Day Initiatives
McBride Sisters Collection & Ghirardelli Chocolate Partner for V-Day
Foodie Charm Bracelets
Goodles Gave Expo West Attendees the Chance to Make Custom Charm Bracelets
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
Social Media-Driven Brand Partnerships
Target and Parke Join Forces on a Limited Style Capsule
Multitasking Volunteer Initiatives
Heineken Fan Volunteers Applies a Rarely Used Employee Benefit
Collaborative Winter Sports-Focused Collections
J.crew Debuts the U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Western-Inspired Footwear Collaborations
Dr. Scholl’s and Wrangler Launch Capsule Collection
Charitable Pet Food Partnerships
Sainsbury's and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home Have Partnered
Worldwide Racing Partnerships
PepsiCo Forges a Global Partnership with Formula 1
Performance-Inspired Fashion Collabs
Reebok Teams with White Mountaineering for Elevated Classics
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Co-Brandeed Promotional Campaigns
Montucky Cold Snacks and the Flamin' Hot Brand Portfolio Team Up
Collaborative Domestic Violence Campaigns
Purina and Sarah Hyland Debut 'Courageous Together'
Beverage Brand-Supported Racing Teams
PepsiCo Partners with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Generational Unity Candy Campaigns
The M&M's It’s More Fun Together Campaign Encourages Bonding
Retailer-Focused Athletic Collaborations
DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with Gymshark
Ultra-Luxurious Collaborative Jewellery Lines
GemFair & De Beers London Launch a Stunning Collab
Social Responsibility-Aligned Corporate Marketing
GoodBrand Impact is a Newly Launched Agency
Food Service Employee-Focused Initiatives
SpotOn and Giving Kitchen Partner to Support Employees
Charitable Food Security Campaigns
Riunite Joins Forces with Meals on Wheels America
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
Mental Health-Focused Music Alliances
Project Healthy Minds and the Music Health Alliance Partner
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Wellness-Focused Brand Partnerships
Nekter Juice Bar and Pressed Juicery Team Up to Boost Wellness
Chef-Approved Private Label Foods
Good & Gather Collabs + Roy Choi is Only at Target
Moving Company-Supported Food Initiatives
Go Mini’s & Move for Hunger Form a Strategic Partnership
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Collaborative QSR Soccer Streetwear
Jack in the Box x The Hundreds Merch Celebrates the World Cup
Celebrity Wellness Brand Expansions
Bob Marley's Estate Expanded into Natural Health Markets
Content Creator Partnership Programs
The Target Creator Programs Build on the #TargetRun Legacy
Bright Brand Identity Updates
Big Hug Becomes a Purpose-Driven Brand with Bold Rebrand by JDO
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Protein-Based New Year Collabs
Premier Protein x Michelle Buteau Partner for a Giveaway
Strategic European Brand Collaborations
JD.com Spotlights a Sreies of European Brand Partnerships
Youth Sport Initiatives
adidas Canada Partners with Tim Hortons for Timbits® Soccer
Child Hunger-Curbing Campaigns
StarKist & Feed the Children Launch 'Put Child Hunger to Bed'
Rewarding Ethical Chocolate Promotions
Tony’s Chocolonely and The Social Hub Amsterdam Partnered
Corporate Fitness Sponsorships
Saputo and FitSpirit Renew a Partnership Supporting Active Teens
Charity-Supporting Chocolate Campaigns
Lindt and NSPCC Teamed Up for the Holidays
Canine-Friendly Sporting Events
Mars, Incorporated Will Delight Pets and Their Owners This Summer
Charitable Candy Merchandise
One Stop and Swizzels Partnered to Support the Alzheimer's Society
Animal Shelter-Supporting Brand Initiatives
PetAg is Supporting the Work of Shelters United
Donation-Based Menu Deals
Domino’s Turns Pizza Purchases into Donations for Kids with Illnesses
Collaboration Retailer Toy Ranges
The 7-Eleven x Hot Wheels® Collection is Limited-Edition
Seasonal Social Good Sandwiches
Urban Eat and Teenage Cancer Trust Partnered for the Holidays
Retailer Music Festival Partnerships
7-Eleven and Live Nation Have Partnered for Festival Season
Multi-Year Youth Sports Programs
DICK'S Sporting Goods is Supporting Youth Sports Organizations
Charitable Hunger Relief Initiatives
Halo Top Makes a Charitable Contribution to Food Banks Canada
Sustainability-Focused Cultivated Meat Partnerships
Meatable Announces Its Plans to Collaborate
Social Good Clothing Campaigns
ZigZag and The Salvation Army Partnered to Prevent Fashion Waste
World Hunger Day Events
ZiMad Partnered with The Hunger Project on New Events in its Games
Children-Focused Fundraising Efforts
7-Eleven, Inc. Supports the Children's Miracle Network
Christmasy Customer-Rewarding Retailer Campaigns
The One Stop 2025 Christmas Campaign Gives Back
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Charitable Food Initiatives
Wild Turkey x Andrew Babish Launch a Charitable Friendsgiving Campaign
Professional Connection-Promoting Campaigns
TheLi.st Spotlights 10 Minutes of Togetherness
Kid-Designed Retail Bags
East of England Co-op sells bags supporting local communities
Nu Metal Brand Collaborations
Deftones and Dickies Launch a New Merchandise Collaboration
Generational Wellness Campaigns
Sports Research Evolved Its Marketing into a Cultural Movement
Collaborative Beauty Events
Stoney Clover Lane X Hello Kitty and Friends Host a Pop-Up Event
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Workforce-Focused Auto Partnerships
Ford Motor Company and Carhartt Join Forces
Playfully Branded Skateboarder Partnerships
Kellog's Tony the Tiger Partners with Tony Hawk
Charitable Mother's Day Initiatives
Knix Partners with Baby Love to Give Back to the Community
Wristband Balance Donations
UNICEF Spain's Cash Forward Provides Purpose for Unspent Money
Interactive Food Bank Partnerships
Häagen-Dazs and GiftAMeal Partnered on a New Campaign
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Refugee-Focused Youth Sport Initiatives
ANTA Group Continues ‘Moving for Change’ with UNHCR
Hospitality Worker-Supporting Initiatives
Karl Strauss Brewing Partners with Restaurants Care
Tree-Planting Drink Campaigns
The Human Bean links beverage sales to global reforestation efforts
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Sporty Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Born X Raised Launches a Collaborative Sports Range
Affordable Climate-Resilient Homes
Whirlpool Corporation Partners with Habitat for Humanity
QSR-Backed Community Grants
Taco Bell Launches a New Scholarship Initative Amounting $28 Million
Social Good Gifting Ranges
The Virgin Experience Days Gifts for Good Collection is Purposeful
Inclusive Tech Brand-Initiated Programs
Samsung Places Great Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Supermarket Charity Partnerships
Aldi UK and Neighbourly Partnered to Support Summertime Meals
Human Trafficking Awareness Campaigns
BODYBAR Pilates Runs the BODYBAR Does Good Campaign
Checkout-Based Micro-Donations
Adyen and adidas expand donation features at checkout
Corporate Volunteer Initiatives
TELUS Hosted Its 21st Annual Days of Giving
Recycling-Focused Travel Campaigns
Coca-Cola and Merlin Entertainments Partnered for a Promotion
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Collaborative Virtual Food Drives
Wellpath Supports Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Athlete-Backed Charitable Events
Jonathan Osorio, CCCO, and Nando Partner for a Good Cause
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs
HYPOTHESIS & (RED) Tackle HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
Charitable Pet-Focused Partnerships
PetAg and Pawsperity Mark a Five-Year Partnership
Collective Participation Campaigns
Garnier Launches the Collective for the Planet Program
Promotional Partnership Promotions
Savvy Sliders Teams With Girl Scouts For Cookie Discount
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Charitable Household Appliance Initiatives
Circle Home Charity, DHL and Danby Appliances Partner
Retail Conversation Marketing Campaigns
Tesco Launches 'Need Anything From Tesco' Platform
Student-Focused Charitable Campaigns
Tackle Hunger & Collaborators Launch Fill the Fridge Campaign
Cause-Focused Brand Campaigns
This Year, Mini Rodini Challenged Black Friday