Giving Back

The Akin Community Cares

At Akin, making a difference in the world is the core of our mission. We want to give the opportunity for our customers to have as much say as possible with Akin and connect with all that we do.

After each purchase, you are able to choose an organization for us to donate to on your behalf. Every pair sold donates $1 to the charity of choice.

Our Giving Partners

Global Fund for Women envisions a world where movements for gender justice have transformed power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all. We fund bold, ambitious, and expansive gender justice movements to create meaningful change that will last beyond our lifetimes.

The Trevor Project's mission is to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. They aim to achieve this through crisis services, peer support, research, public education, and advocacy.

One Tree Planted believes together we can restore forests, create habitat for biodiversity, and make a positive social impact around the world.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. We nurture children and strengthen communities.

National Eating Disorders Association supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.

Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on young adults ages 14–25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States

The Humane Society's rescue, response and sanctuary work, as well as other hands-on animal care services, we help thousands of animals every year. We fight all forms of animal cruelty to achieve the vision behind our name: a humane society.

Support Our Mission

Help us support these amazing organizations and be champions of these causes, while getting a pair of sunglasses in return.