December 2nd, 2025 was not like any other Tuesday at the shop. It was Giving Tuesday! We’re excited to share with you that we donated 15% of sales to local Philadelphia organizations we hold dear. In the shop, we hosted Project HOME from 1-7pm. Customers were able to talk, donate directly to the organization, and shop their handcrafted candles and holiday cards! We're grateful to build this connection with such an impactful Philadelphia organization and help share their mission with our customers. OMOI will also begin stocking assorted candles handcrafted by Project HOME, in the shop and online!
Here is an introduction to the organizations we have chose to support financially this year:
→ Project HOME: Working to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society.
→ Mighty Writers: An impactful writing workshop that teaches thousands of kids to think clearly and write with clarity. They also deliver lunch, diapers, and groceries to families all over the city!
→ City of Elderly Love: Dedicated to saving Philly’s senior pets, this nonprofit is 100% donor funded and volunteer run, meaning every dollar donated goes directly to vet expenses and supplies for local senior dogs.
Thank you for shopping at OMOI on this impactful day, knowing your purchases helped fund much-needed services throughout our city of brotherly love. We encourage you to build a year-round connection supporting grassroots and volunteer-driven initiatives in your own community. Thank you for choosing to shop small this season at OMOI ♡