At Giving Through Jewelry, we believe every purchase should have purpose. That’s why 10% of every sale goes to the charity of your choice. This month, we are proud to feature PEN America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to defending free speech, protecting writers, and promoting the freedom to read.
When you shop with Giving Through Jewelry and select PEN America as your featured charity, your purchase helps support writers, journalists, educators, and readers across the country and around the world.
What Is PEN America?
PEN America is a nonprofit organization that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights. Founded in 1922, PEN America works to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. The organization supports writers, journalists, poets, scholars, and artists while advocating for the freedom to share ideas without fear of censorship or retaliation.
PEN America is part of the larger PEN International network and includes thousands of members, including novelists, editors, translators, journalists, playwrights, and readers who are passionate about defending free speech.
Why PEN America’s Work Matters
The freedom to write, read, and express ideas is essential in any democracy. Today, writers, journalists, educators, and students face growing challenges, including book bans, censorship, online harassment, and restrictions on academic freedom.
PEN America works to address these issues by:
- Defending writers and journalists at risk
- Tracking and fighting book bans
- Supporting free speech on college campuses
- Providing grants, awards, and fellowships to writers
- Advocating for laws and policies that protect freedom of expression
- Offering resources for digital safety and protection against online abuse
Their mission is simple but powerful: protect the right for people everywhere to express themselves freely.
PEN America’s Impact on Communities
PEN America’s work reaches far beyond the literary world. The organization advocates for readers, students, teachers, libraries, and communities that want access to diverse ideas and stories.
One of the organization’s most visible efforts has been its work around book bans. PEN America has tracked a major increase in banned books across the country, many of which involve stories written by diverse authors or focused on underrepresented communities. The organization has become a leading voice in defending the freedom to read and ensuring that students have access to a wide range of books and viewpoints.
PEN America also works globally to support writers and journalists facing imprisonment, censorship, and persecution. Through research, advocacy, and partnerships, the organization helps amplify voices that might otherwise be silenced.
Recent Work and Growing Influence
PEN America continues to expand its influence through literary awards, public programs, advocacy campaigns, and community education. In 2026, the organization honored writers and translators through its annual literary awards program, awarding nearly $350,000 to support literary work across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, and more.
The organization also continues to host major events, campaigns, and educational resources related to censorship, campus free speech, banned books, and global human rights. PEN America remains one of the leading voices in the fight for free expression today.
How Giving Through Jewelry Supports PEN America
When you shop at Giving Through Jewelry this month and choose PEN America as your featured charity, 10% of your purchase helps support important work such as:
- Protecting writers and journalists
- Fighting censorship and book bans
- Supporting literary grants and awards
- Promoting free expression worldwide
- Providing advocacy for people facing threats because of their words
Every necklace, bracelet, ring, or gift becomes part of something bigger. Your purchase supports a mission rooted in truth, creativity, education, and human rights.
Why Purpose-Driven Shopping Matters
At Giving Through Jewelry, we know that jewelry is more than an accessory. It represents milestones, memories, love, and connection. When your purchase also supports a meaningful cause, it becomes even more powerful.
Choosing purpose-driven jewelry allows you to:
- Support nonprofits making a difference
- Align your spending with your values
- Help protect important freedoms
- Share meaningful gifts with friends and family
Your jewelry can become a symbol of your commitment to education, creativity, and the freedom to express ideas.
How You Can Help Today
Supporting PEN America is simple:
- Shop your favorite pieces at Giving Through Jewelry
- Select PEN America as your charity of choice
- Share the mission with friends and family
- Learn more about PEN America’s work at PEN.org
Every purchase helps support the freedom to write, speak, and share ideas.
Wear What You Believe In
This month, let your jewelry do more than shine. Let it speak for freedom, creativity, and the power of words.
Shop Giving Through Jewelry today and choose PEN America as your featured charity. Together, we can help protect the freedom to write, read, and be heard.