{"title":"The Giving Keys","description":"It started with a New York hotel room key. The Giving Keys founder, actress and singer\/songwriter, Caitlin Crosby, wore the key as a necklace and had the idea to start engraving old, used keys with inspirational words. Realizing that in a way we are all like these keys \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e unique, flawed, scarred, and at risk of being discarded – she wanted these keys to have their purpose renewed over and over again. Their message is yours for a time, but once they've served their purpose with you, pay it forward to inspire another.\r\n\u003cp\u003eAs the business started to develop, The Giving Keys partnered up with the United Way and PATH, a reputable transitional home in LA. \u003cspan\u003eThese valuable partners helped The Giving Keys build their team through their in-depth screening process, ensuring that those employed were truly determined to reset the course of their lives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the beginning, The Giving Keys has employed 19 people experiencing homelessness, providing opportunities for the team members to move into permanent housing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eToday, The Giving Keys are carried in over 500 stores in the US and internationally including Anthropologie, Fred Segal, Henri Bendel and Kitson. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn March of 2013 The Giving Keys began partnering with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thegivingkeys.com\/pages\/www.changelives.org\"\u003eChrysalis\u003c\/a\u003e to help find more employees. Chrysalis is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a pathway to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals by providing the resources and support needed to find and retain employment. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/shoplittlemissmuffigoods.com\/collections\/the-giving-keys.oembed","provider":"Little Miss Muffin Children \u0026 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}