At Grasshopper Goods, our vision is deeply intertwined with community—both the tight-knit, artsy Stoughton community that welcomed us with open arms and communities in need around the world. We acknowledge that we wouldn't be here without the support of others. For this reason, we show our gratitude by working to create a collaborative community through supporting independent artists and makers and by paying it forward whenever we can.

How We Give Back

We’re committed to giving back and championing causes across education, social justice, and sustainability. As an educator who is deeply passionate about the field, I knew I needed to connect my love of education to Grasshopper Goods in some way. Teachers are endlessly inspiring, embodying the spirit of our shop directly. So with all purchases made in shop, teachers forever receive a 10% discount.

We also seek giving partnerships wherever we can, and are always looking for ways to make an impact. We’ve donated portions of our sales to Black Women Speak, Friends of UW Health, the P.E.O. Foundation, Stoughton Yoga, and Clean Lakes Alliance. This mission helps keep us accountable to our goal of effecting real, lasting change in our community and beyond.

For Earth Day, April 22nd, we’ll be donating 10% of all sales to Clean Lakes Alliance.

Did you know it takes only 72 hours for water in our metro area of Madison, Wisconsin, to impact the ocean? Clean Lakes Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the water quality throughout the Yahara River Watershed. They tirelessly advocate for the lakes we Wisconsinites love to spend our summers swimming and sailing in: Lakes Mendota, Monona, Waubesa, and Kegonsa. 

Through work with state, county, and local government as well as individual property owners, waterway groups, and nonprofits, Clean Lakes Alliance ensures our precious lakes are given a voice and continue to be protected.

This Earth Day, we invite you to make a difference with us. So mark your calendars, and make a list of your must-have items. You’ll be gifting for a very good cause!