love in reciprocity
care beyond the box
why giving back matters to us
There is an old idea — noblesse oblige — that those who have been given much carry a debt to the world that gave it. I think about this often.
I did not build love in action empathy cards in a vacuum. I built them from grief that was witnessed, from care that was modeled, from communities that showed me what sustained presence looks like in practice. That inheritance carries an obligation — not out of guilt, but out of gratitude. Out of the recognition that nothing meaningful is ever built alone.
Giving back isn't a feature of our work and offerings — it's the foundation. Because the care that made all of this possible was never only mine to keep.
how it works
Three percent of the purchase price of every one6one empathy card sets supports organizations doing the quiet, steady, often unrecognized work of making the world more empathetic, connected, and human. This is built into our business model because we believe empathy, connection, and care exist inside webs of reciprocity. So, when you buy a box, care moves in more than one direction. In the new year, we'll introduce the partners behind each set.
organizations we support
one6one empathy cards for seasons of grief + loss — 3% of the purchase price of every set supports national grief support for children, teens, young adults, and families.
one6one empathy cards for seasons of caregiving — 3% of the purchase price of every set supports organizations working to improve conditions for family caregivers.
We’re always looking to build relationships with organizations whose work whose work reflects our values of empathy, connection, and care. If you know an organization that would be a good fit for our care beyond the box commitment, send us a note at hello@rootsintheclouds.com.
community gatherings
In addition to giving back, we intend to offer a monthly analog empathy circle as well as other community-based events. These will be opportunities to gather with others virtually and in person to write to loved ones. To learn about the latest offerings join studio notes, our quarterly recap newsletter with links to recent writing, resources, upcoming events, and behind the scenes content about our creative inspiration . No spam, no constant noise — just thoughtful notes delivered to your inbox when we have something important to share.