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Embrace the Difference® is jewelry with meaning. Shop with purpose at www.embracethedifference.org. Plymouth Crossroads
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Our symbol—a square embraced by circles—reminds us we’re all connected. 10% of every purchase supports Alzheimer’s or Special Olympics. The following are charities that currently benefit from Embrace the Difference®
13thirty cancer connect
Access CNY
Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention
Ali’s Rally
Alzheimer’s Association
American Diabetes Association
American Cancer Society
American Cancer Society- Relay for life:
South Atlantic Division
Angelman Syndrome Foundation
The Anthony F. Martino Fund
The Arc Erie County New York
Aspire of Western New York
Autism Society of Central New York
Autism Society of North Carolina
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania
Autism Speaks
Bornhava
Buffalo RPM
C Hope
Camp Good Days
The Cantalician Center for Learning
Catholic Charities of Buffalo
The Center For Handicapped Children, Inc. Challenged Athletes Participating in Sport or C.A.P.S
7 Chances Charity
Child & Family Services
The Children’s Growth Foundation
The Children’s League
Cody’s Wheels of Hope
Column of Hope
Comforting Hugs Foundation
Compeer
Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. Cradle Beach
Cranberry Hospice & Palliative Care
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
CURE Childhood Cancer Association
CURED Foundation
Danceability
David”s Refuge
disAbility Resource Center of Wilmington
Down Syndrome Parents Group WNY
Emma’s Footprints
Empower
The Epilepsy Project
The Eric Brigandi Foundation
Family Justice Center
Familial Dysautonomia Foundation (FD NOW)
Fantastic Friends WNY
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research
Furever Friends Dog rescue WNY
FOXG1 Research Foundation
Gateway-Longview
Gateway to Learning | Special Education & Training Center
Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation
GiGi’s Playhouse
Gilda’s Club Rochester NY
The Girl Friends Fund
Girls On The Run
Grace Guest House
Happiness House
Headway of Western New York
Heritage Centers Foundation
Heritage Christian Services
Heritage Farm, Inc. HITS Foundation
Home of My Own WNY
Horizon Health Services
Home of My Own... But not alone WNY
Hope Chest
Hope RPM for AutismHorizon Health
Services
Hospice Buffalo
Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Inc. (HOME)
Intandem
Jewelers for Children
JDRF
JDRF Coastal Carolina Branch
Joubert Syndrome & Related Disorders Foundation
Joyful Rescues
Kaely’s Kindness Foundation
Kallies Krusade
Ken-Ton Special Education PTSA
Kevin Guest House
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Of Western & Central New York
Kids Escaping Drugs
LDA of WNY
Leukemia lymphoma society
Make Lemonaide
Make-A-Wish®
Make-A-Wish of Eastern North Carolina
Mary Cariola Children’s Center
Mercy Center for Women
Metup
Miley’s Way
Minding Your Mind
Motion Project
Muscular Dystrophy Association
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Multiple Sclerosis Society:
Greater North Carolina Chapter
Niagara Cerebral Palsy
Ovarian Cancer Project
Parent Neteork
People Inc. Relay for Life of New Hanover County
The Resource Center
Roanchar Ranch Draft Horse Rescue
Rock Autism
The Ronald McDonald House of Buffalo
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
SABAH
Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. Sadie’s Safe Harbor
Senior Wishes
Sensational Fun
Southern New England Region of Hadassah
Special Spaces, Buffalo
Special Olympic NewYork
St Mary’s School for the Deaf
Stone’s Buddies / Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo
Suburban Adult Services Inc.SASI
Susan G Komen WNY
Summit Educational Resources
Touching Bases
UNICEF for Ukraine
Variety Club of Buffalo
VIA
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
WNY Ovarian Cancer Project
Yad B’Yad
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARTICIPATING CHARITIES VISIT, EMBRACETHEDIFFERENCE.ORG
As of 2/21
Currently, these are the charities benefiting from Embrace the Difference. We are adding new charities every month!

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day!
Wear the Embrace the Difference® symbol with pride today and every day.
A reminder that kindness, acceptance, and connection always make a difference.

10/28/2025

We are proud to partner with for the 2025 Syracuse Walk to End Alzheimer’s this Sunday, November 2.

Alex Canavan is a wonderful champion for so many causes in CNY, and her support of is inspiring. Alex will carry the Orange Flower on Sunday to represent all those who support the mission to .

To join Alex on Sunday, or to donate to her team, please visit: https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=1004087&pg=team&fr_id=18772

And remember, 10% of any purchase of our jewelry will go to Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics!

10/23/2025

Embrace the Difference is proud to support National Family Caregivers Month. Please join us this November and honor a Caregiver with these exclusive pieces of our jewelry.

10% of all purchases go to the - an organization at the forefront of lifting up and supporting Caregivers throughout the world.

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10/17/2025

10/14/2025

What the world needs now…More kindness. More connection. Embrace the Difference®

10/11/2025

Our best sellers are good for any season, combining comfort with classic for every look. There’s something for everyone at Embrace the Difference!!

Head over to embracethedifference.org to purchase with purpose - 10% of every purchase goes to Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics!

10/10/2025

October 10th is a reminder that we’re all connected — and that kindness, understanding, and empathy can make all the difference.

Mental health matters. Whether you’re the “square” needing support or part of someone else’s “circle of support,” remember: you are never alone.

Wearing Embrace the Difference® jewelry is more than style — it’s a symbol of compassion and connection. Let it remind you (and others) that every small act of kindness can change someone’s day.

Accept. Be Kind. Give Back.
10% of every purchase supports charities including the and .

10/06/2025

Join our Circle of Support!

💞 Circle of Support

At some point in our lives, we’re all the “square” needing love, understanding, and support.
And at another, we’re part of someone else’s circle—lifting them up when they need it most.

That’s what the Embrace the Difference® symbol is all about:
We are all connected, no matter our differences.

When you wear your Embrace the Difference® jewelry, you’re not just wearing something beautiful — you’re wearing a reminder to Accept, Be Kind, and Give Back.

✨ Shop to make a difference:
👉 embracethedifference.org
💜 10% of every purchase supports the Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics

09/30/2025

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🍂 Fall Into Kindness 🍂

As the leaves change, let’s remember how beautiful change can be. Embrace the Difference® is more than jewelry — it’s a reminder that we are all connected, no matter our differences.

Add a pop of many colors to any outfit with this sweet arm candy by Embrace the Difference® Wear this gorgeous Embrace the Difference® multi color agate and sterling silver gold plated adjustable bracelet with pride. Known as the stone of balance and harmony, agate is widely used for its ability t...

09/20/2025

Sometimes, we all need a little help from our friends.

Show those in your circle of support just how special they are by giving the gift that Embraces everything that brings you together, no matter your differences.

Featuring our Embrace the Difference symbol on a silver stainless steel charm, this turquoise gemstone bracelet is the perfect way to say “Thank You” to all the people you love and appreciate.

Visit our website today to get this bracelet, one of our bestsellers. As always, 10% of your purchase goes to Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics!

09/15/2025

Our inspiration for Embrace the Difference comes from this Edwin Markham poem, “Outwitted”.

At our very core is acceptance, kindness to all those around us, and the importance of connection and having your “Circle of Support” in times of need.

It’s that spirit that drives us to create our jewelry and continue to give back to all those in our communities.

Join us today and show your support for those closest to you, and to all those who may feel left out, overlooked, or in need of compassion. With each purchase, 10% goes back to Alzheimer’s Association or Special Olympics.

Together, we can widen the circle, uplift one another, and remind the world that embracing our differences is what truly brings us together.

Embrace Love. Embrace the Difference.

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(716) 984-3644

Website

https://www.embracethedifference.org/

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Our Story

My name is Robyn Zimmer. As a mother of a child with developmental differences I am well aware of the many challenges faced each day by people with chronic illness, physical, emotional and developmental disabilities. The people and organizations that helped shape my son into the happy young man he is today inspired me to design the Embrace The Difference® symbol. That symbol has turned into a signature jewelry, apparel and home goods line and its purpose is to give back. My mission is two fold: spread a message of kindness, and give back to your local organizations. To date, we have donated over $450,000!

A single square embraced by circles reminds us that we’re all connected, no matter what difference we may have.

We currently have over 100 local and National Charities that benefit from Embrace The Difference®. You choose the Charity that receives your donation.