I always enjoy finding new adoption-related merchandise, and I recently heard about a new website called “Adopt Proud” that sells a variety of merchandise, all decorated with one proud, bold, word…”Adopt”. I have to say that I think it is a great idea.

There are t-shirts, mugs, sweat shirts, baseball caps, bags, etc. in a variety of colors and styles and sizes. The clothes and products are designed to be “hip” and to get people talking about adoption.

From the AdoptProud website…
"Adopt Proud was born out of a desire to spark conversation. To, through the use of one simple word, trigger lively discussions both about adoption and about family. At Adopt Proud we believe that only through redefining the concept of family will all in need of a home finally find one.

We also believe that there is, indeed, a way to be both charitable and hip. We think that being socially aware and generous does not necessarily exclude one from wanting to look good.

We won't ever ask you to be a walking billboard, but we will ask you to help us spread the Adopt. word."

When you purchase an item from AdoptProud, along with getting a quality piece of merchandise and promoting adoption, as well as possibly starting conversations that can potentially educate and influence others to open their hearts to adoption, you will also be supporting some excellent adoption related charities, as a portion of every purchase goes toward either Love Without Boundaries (which I wrote about here) or Casa Guatemala, which is an orphanage that cares for over 250 orphans. AdoptProud is also open to donating to other adoption related charities and welcomes suggestions of charities you feel are deserving.

To start shopping or to get more information about AdoptProud, you can check out their website here. Personally, I have my eye on a red hooded sweatshirt.

For other places to shop for adoption related products you can read this post.