Press Releases

  • 04/25/2012 - GOOD360 ANNOUNCES BOB SCHWARTZ AS NEW MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Appointment adds eCommerce prowess to the leader in product philanthropy

    Alexandria, Va., April 25, 2012 — Good360 announced today that Bob Schwartz, president of Magento and managing partner of SchwartzGroup, has joined the board of directors.  Additionally, Good360 is now a Magento customer, allowing charities to have broader and easier access to much needed supplies and materials.

    “Bob is an innovative business builder and change leader who exudes a passion for Internet commerce,” said Good360 President and CEO Cindy Hallberlin. “Good360’s progressive vision requires constant development and Bob is a natural fit. I am confident that he will enable our continued success as the leader in product philanthropy.”

    "I love building great eCommerce brands and Good360 will be no exception,” said Bob Schwartz. “I see enormous potential for Good360 to magnify its positive human impact through further leveraging internet technologies and I want to help spread awareness of this philanthropic network working to strengthen nonprofits and expand corporate citizenship.”

    Schwartz joins Good360 as the nonprofit prepares to introduce a cutting-edge upgrade to its online donation marketplace that will connect nonprofits, corporations and socially minded people to share stories and join together to improve their communities through product giving. And by using the Magento eCommerce platform, Good360 will be able to reach their goal to better serve the vast and increasing needs of its growing charitable network of more than 27,000 charities.

    Schwartz joins Good360’s board of directors chaired by Carly Fiorina, former president and CEO of HP.

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities by distributing new corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits.  These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, computers, building supplies and much more.  On behalf of several Fortune 500 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of more than 27,000 pre-vetted organizations.

  • 04/23/2012 - JPMORGAN CHASE AND GOOD360 ANNOUNCE TECH WAREHOUSE PROGRAM

    Leading Global Financial Services Firm Teams Up With Nonprofit Leader in Product Philanthropy

    Alexandria, Va., April 23, 2012 — Today, in conjunction with Earth Day, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) and Good360 announced the launch of Tech Warehouse, a JPMorgan Chase Technology for Social Good program that will assist nonprofit organizations and schools with contributions of the firm's refurbished technology to enhance communities, improve individual productivity and address zero waste initiatives.  This innovative program leverages the benefits of sustainable management of resources at their end of life in order to make a positive impact on the world.

    “JPMorgan Chase is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in the communities where we work and live,” said Guy Chiarello, Chief Information Officer, JPMorgan Chase. “Since 2009, we’ve been able to redeploy almost 30 percent of desktops, laptops, monitors and printers collected – avoiding costs and reducing our environmental impact.   We are proud to develop Tech Warehouse with Good360 as a way to continue our work toward preserving the environment while providing useful technology for those in need.”

    “Our new donation marketplace provides a great platform to distribute these highly desirable computers that would otherwise go to a landfill,” said Ellie Hollander, Chief Strategy Officer & EVP for Business Development at Good360. “Good360 is committed to creating corporate, nonprofit and environmental win-win outcomes for excess technology and we’re thrilled to be working with JPMorgan Chase on Tech Warehouse.”

    Under the new partnership, JPMorgan Chase will replace hard drives in more than 3,000 of its computers and connect with Good360’s network of over 27,000 qualified charities through the world’s largest online product donation marketplace. Under this pilot program, these clean and tested refurbished computers equipped with basic peripherals and OS software will be made available to nonprofits over the next year. Qualified nonprofits will be permitted to acquire up to 15 products annually and five per quarter. Donations must be used for the primary purpose of serving the ill, needy or youth and cannot be resold, auctioned, traded, bartered or cross international borders. Charities will be asked to pay $65 to cover shipping and handling fees, and the program will also require recipients to properly recycle the computers when they reach their end of life.

    Good360, formerly Gifts In Kind International, has been providing product resources that help nonprofits meet their missions and allow companies to give back to the communities where they live and work since 1983. As the leaders in product philanthropy move to upgrade their cutting-edge online donation marketplace, the generous computer donations made by JPMorgan Chase will help stock the marketplace with one of the most requested products by their charity network.

    For more information on joining Good360’s charity network and accessing these donations, visit www.good360.org/JPMorganChase.

    About JPMorgan Chase & Co.
    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.3 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities in need by distributing corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits.  These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, computers and much more.  On behalf of several Fortune 100 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of more than 27,000 pre-vetted organizations.

  • 04/20/2012 - ANN INC. PARTNERS WITH GOOD360 TO DONATE REUSABLE GOODS

    ANNCares360 program allows stores to donate to local charities in need

    NEW YORK, Apr. 20 / CSRwire / - ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN) the parent company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, today announced the launch of ANNCares360, a program in partnership with Good360, the nonprofit leader in product philanthropy. The program will facilitate the donation of available displays, marketing items, and fixtures to local charities that support women and children.

    ANNCares360 allows Ann Taylor, LOFT, ANN Taylor Factory, and LOFT Outlet stores to enter valued, reusable goods into a tracking system that will link to Good360’s online product donation marketplace and its network of more than 26,000 charities.

    “ANN INC. is a company that is committed to doing business responsibly”, said Jeannette Ferran Astorga, Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility. “The ANNCares360 program aligns perfectly with our environmental commitment to minimize waste in our operations since most of these items can be reused. We are pleased to know that we will be able to provide resources for communities in need.  We are also excited to celebrate the Company’s commitment to the environment by launching this program for Earth Day.”

    Each year, the Company has items in its stores and corporate offices that are available for donation across the country. The partnership with Good360 offers a uniform company-wide system, better tracking mechanisms, a wider reach, and a sustainable program for the future.

    Good360, previously known as Gifts In Kind International, is a pioneer in the product giving space with recognition by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s top ten most efficient charities. In three decades of service, Good360 has distributed nearly $7 billion in product donations to thousands of organizations serving a wide spectrum of people in need. Good360 is developing the world’s largest online product donation marketplace, where product donations from America’s top brands and retailers become goods for the greater good.

    “Thanks to donors like ANN INC., Good360 is able to get essential products into the hands of those who need them most,” said Cindy Hallberlin, CEO and president of Good360. ANNCares360 is just one of many programs ANN INC. executes to provide a positive impact on the environment and the communities it serves. An overview of ANN INC.’s corporate social responsibility efforts can be found on www.responsiblyann.com.

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities in need by distributing corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits.  These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, computers and much more.  On behalf of several Fortune 100 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of more than 26,000 pre-vetted organizations.

    About ANN INC.
    ANN INC. is the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, two of the leading women's specialty retail fashion brands in the United States.  The Company operates 953 Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Factory, LOFT and LOFT Outlet stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico as of January 28, 2012, as well as online at AnnTaylor.com and LOFT.com.  Visit ANNINC.com for more information (NYSE: ANN).


  • 04/18/2012 - CARLY FIORINA JOINS GOOD360 AS NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

    Fiorina brings innovation and insight to the world’s largest online product donation marketplace

    Alexandria, Va., April 18, 2012 — Good360 announced today that Carly Fiorina, former chairman and chief executive officer of HP, is taking on the role of chairman of the board. Fiorina first shared the announcement today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” a morning news and talk program where the biggest names in business and politics bring their most important stories. Click to watch a message from Fiorina about her new role.

    “We are thrilled to have Carly on board as she is undoubtedly one of the most recognized business leaders in the world,” said Good360 President and CEO Cindy Hallberlin. “We are driven by a vision that demands constant innovation and I am certain that her experience, insight and passion will help us continue to strengthen nonprofits and expand corporate citizenship. Carly has truly embraced Good360 and will be a fantastic champion of our mission.”

    “I am excited by the opportunity to lead Good360, an organization whose time has come,” said Carly Fiorina. “Good360 has developed the largest online product donation marketplace with a differentiated IT platform and a world class logistics operation. Good360 creates a circle of good – good for companies, good for communities, good for the environment and good for people in need.”

    As the first woman to lead a Fortune 20 company, Fiorina led the reinvention of HP, tripling its rate of innovation, achieving market leadership, transforming its cost structure and accelerating growth. Under her leadership, HP became a leader in every product category and market segment in which it competed.  At the same time, HP developed a product donation relationship with Good360 that continues today.

    Fiorina joins Good360 as the nonprofit prepares to introduce a cutting-edge upgrade to its online donation marketplace that will better serve the vast and exponentially increasing needs of its growing charitable network that currently includes 26,000 nonprofits. Through Fiorina’s reputation and visibility, Good360 will continue to work with partners around the world to improve the lives of children, families, and communities—and to restore and protect the planet.

    Once named Fortune’s Most Powerful Woman in Business for six consecutive years, Fiorina currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Fiorina is also engaged in policy formulation and philanthropy. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Foundation for Health Coverage Education and as a Co-Chair of the US Leadership in Development at the Center for Strategic and International Studies as well as on the Leadership Council of the Initiative for Global Development. Fiorina is a founding supporter of the African Leadership Academy and a founder of the One Woman Initiative. She has been a member of the Boards of Kellogg Company, Cisco Systems, Merck and Taiwan Semiconductor. She is a cancer survivor who openly tells her story, acting as a Global Envoy for Lance Armstrong’s LIVESTRONG organization. Fiorina earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of Maryland and a Masters of Science in Business from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    Fiorina will replace Gail Aldrich, who is stepping down after nine years of leadership on the board of directors at Good360 to become chair of AARP’s board of directors.

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities by distributing new corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits.  These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, computers, building supplies and much more.  On behalf of several Fortune 500 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of more than 26,000 pre-vetted organizations.

  • Carly Fiorina
    Carly Fiorina
  • 04/04/2012 - RESIGNATION OF KEVIN HAGAN AS GOOD360 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    The board of directors for Good360, the nonprofit leader in product philanthropy based in Alexandria, Virginia, announces today that Kevin Hagan has resigned as chief operating officer. Hagan has accepted the position of president and CEO of Feed The Children, an international, nonprofit relief organization based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    “Having worked alongside Kevin for more than a decade, I am certain that his experience, drive and passion will bring him continued success with Feed The Children,” said Cindy Hallberlin, president and CEO of Good360. “While we are sad to see him leave the Good360 family, we are thankful for the vision he has brought to fruition during his tenure and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

    Since joining Good360 in 2009, Hagan consolidated the charity’s warehousing network, reducing costs by 50 percent. He also oversaw the operational transformation to move the organization from paper-based processes to an online donation marketplace.

    Prior to Good360, Hagan served as director of corporate ethics and training, and later as the head of corporate communications at U.S. Foodservice, Inc. He also spent time at the U.S. Postal Service headquarters as an innovative national level manager.

    “It has been wonderful being part of such an innovative nonprofit and watching it grow over the last three years,” said Hagan. “I leave with great admiration and affection for my colleagues, who live and breathe Good360’s charitable mission to fulfill the needs of nonprofits with corporate product donations. I have complete faith that this organization will continue to thrive and serve.”

    Hagan will continue to lead operations at Good360 until early May.

  • 04/02/2012 - GOOD360 RECEIVES $150,000 GRANT FROM THE UPS FOUNDATION

    UPS Charitable Arm Commits Funding to Enhance Good360’s Online Donation Marketplace

    Alexandria, Va., April 2, 2012 — Good360 (about.good360.org) received a generous $150,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE:UPS), this month. The grant will enhance Good360’s current technology platform to better serve the vast and exponentially increasing needs of a growing nonprofit network and has the potential to create transformative impact for schools, libraries, and the charitable sector at large on a global scale.

    As part of the platform, Good360 is launching its new online donation marketplace that will connect nonprofits, corporations, and socially minded people to share stories and join together to improve their communities through product giving. In addition, the new technology will significantly streamline identification, delivery and distribution of valuable, needed product donations for nonprofits around the world.

    “Our new donation marketplace will provide leveraged giving opportunities for individuals and companies,” said Ellie Hollander, Chief Strategy Officer & EVP for Business Development at Good360. “Companies donate inventory, individuals contribute cash to defray logistics expenses, and together we deliver on average $70 in value to community-based nonprofits for every dollar invested.”

    Providing nonprofits with tools to help them identify the product needs of their organizations, the donation marketplace will allow them to share product wish lists with their own communities and donor networks. The wish list tool will help them garner the community support they need to raise needed funding to underwrite the expenses associated with delivery. The development of such tools is made possible through generous grants from companies such as UPS.

    “The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities, so we are proud to support Good360’s efforts to complete and optimize their online donation marketplace,” said Eduardo Martinez, newly-appointed president of The UPS Foundation.

    About The UPS Foundation
    Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability. In 2011, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs that provide support for building stronger communities.

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the ten most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities in need by distributing corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits.  These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, computers and much more.  On behalf of several Fortune 100 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of more than 26,000 pre-vetted organizations.
     
    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Jenny Bertolette
    703.299.7575
    jenny@good360.org


  • 03/22/2012 - RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY MARKS OPENING OF GOOD360 NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND SORTING CENTER IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA

    Good360 Consolidates Charitable Fulfillment Operation with help from The UPS Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation

    Alexandria, Va., March 22, 2012 — Good360 (about.good360.org), the nonprofit leader in product philanthropy, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, March 22  to commemorate the grand opening of the organization’s new National Distribution and Sorting Center. The international nonprofit organization consolidated several warehouses where it stores and fulfills product donations for thousands of charities into the new location at 6200 North 16th Street in Omaha, Nebraska.

    Special guests attending the ceremony included:

    - The Honorable Dave Heineman, governor of Nebraska
    - The Honorable Jim Suttle, mayor of Omaha
    - David Brown, president and CEO of Greater Omaha Chamber
    - Terry McMullen, president of Cargo Zone LLC
    - Cindy Hallberlin, president and CEO of Good360

    In January, with the support of The UPS Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation, Good360 finalized the consolidation of its sorting and distribution operations in Omaha.  In an effort to streamline its supply-chain and reduce the cost of logistics, product donations, previously stored in 12 different cities throughout the United States and Canada, were combined to optimize the return to their nonprofit member network and donor companies.

    “Nebraska has always been an important center for transportation and logistics, and now it is at the center of the charitable supply chain as well,” said Good360 chief operating officer Kevin Hagan.  “Our consolidation has substantially cut down the time and resources needed to support nonprofits that provide important safety net programs in communities across the country.”

    Cargo Zone LLC, an existing Good360 warehouse partner located in Omaha, has enabled Good360 to receive, sort, package and ship donations, all from one facility. The centralized sorting and distribution center provides increased transportation advantages for both Good360 and its donors, the opportunity for Good360 to handle customer and vendor returns through their newly expanded reverse logistics capabilities and yields a wider charitable impact for every donation made to Good360.

    The new sorting center provides valuable training opportunities and situational work experiences for participants from ResCare Workforce Services, an Employment First program funded by the state of Nebraska and designed to meet the goals of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families legislation. This legislation provides monies for low-income families with children and affords them valuable opportunities to gain workplace skills, experience and training with the goal of finding and maintaining gainful employment.  ResCare allows Good360 to cut the cost of distribution, and thus save money for its growing network of almost 26,000 nonprofits.

    “We gladly welcome Good360’s new national distribution and sorting center to Nebraska,” said Governor Dave Heineman. “Nebraska is perfectly located for distribution and we appreciate working with Good360 through a number of efforts, including job training grants, to make this project a successful reality.”

    “We are fortunate to have this nationally recognized nonprofit choose Omaha as the site to consolidate its business services and develop its new distribution center,” said Mayor Jim Suttle.  “I applaud Good360 for identifying the benefits Omaha offers businesses and using those benefits to improve their operation.  We welcome Good360 to our community.”

    “Things get done in Greater Omaha through strong public-private partnerships and the philanthropic and charitable commitments of its citizens and corporations. It just seems fitting that Omaha would then be selected as the new distribution hub of the international leader of product philanthropy,” said David G. Brown, president and CEO, Greater Omaha Chamber. “Our location at the transportation crossroads of North America continues to foster business growth and expansion.”

    About Good360
    Consistently ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the 10 most cost-efficient charities in America, Good360 (formerly Gifts In Kind International) is dedicated to helping people and communities by distributing new corporate product donations to qualified nonprofits. These include nonperishables, such as apparel, books, toys, personal care products, office and school supplies, building supplies, computers and much more. On behalf of several Fortune 100 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of thousands of pre-vetted organizations. This year the organization plans to launch the inaugural version of its online donation marketplace.


  • 03/19/2012 - GOOD360 Launches 2012 Corporate Partner eSeries with Product Philanthropy 101

    Ongoing Webinar Series Will Highlight Product Giving Best Practices

    Alexandria, Va., March 19, 2012 — As the thought leaders and experts in donating inventory, Good360 (about.good360.org) is pleased to announce the 2012 Corporate Partner eSeries, “Product Giving Best Practices.” This ongoing webinar collection will highlight best practices and encourage dialogue among corporate professionals from a wide range of fields such as finance, supply chain, inventory management, community relations, PR/marketing, foundations, operations and many, many others. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with panelists and their peers through Q&A sessions and social media tools.

    "Donating products can result in substantial financial and social benefits for minimal cost and risk,” said Justin Ross, Senior Economist, Indiana University.  “Companies would be well-served to learn more about how to leverage product philanthropy." 

    Product giving is a solution for businesses aiming to improve their bottom lines and have significant social impact. Recent research indicates that there are multiple business benefits of product giving that range from inventory solutions and waste diversion to brand enhancement and employee engagement, making it an attractive financial alternative to liquidation or disposal.

    “We’re pleased to provide this informative eSeries as a resource for our corporate partners,” said Ellie Hollander, Chief Strategy Officer & EVP for Business Development at Good360. “Rarely is there such a win-win between business and social good.” 

    The series’ first webinar, Product Philanthropy 101, will be held on Wednesday, March 21.  It will offer guidance on how companies can effectively plan and coordinate donations that will help their bottom line, while providing critical resources for nonprofit organizations that help communities and address important social issues. 

    The series will also include:


    To register, click the links above. Good360’s “Product Giving Best Practices” eSeries is sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation, The UPS Foundation, and Donate My Card™.

    About The Home Depot Foundation
    The Home Depot Foundation is committed to ensuring that every U.S. military veteran has a safe place to call home.  In April 2011, the Foundation pledged a three-year, $30 million initiative to address veterans’ critical housing needs. Since its formation in 2002, The Home Depot Foundation has granted more than $270 million to nonprofit organizations improving homes and lives in local communities.

    About The UPS Foundation
    Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, Ga., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The UPS Foundation has identified the following focus areas for giving: nonprofit effectiveness, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability. In 2011, The UPS Foundation distributed more than $45.3 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs that provide support for building stronger communities. 

    About Donate My Card™
    Donate My Card's mission is to turn the small unused balances on prepaid gift and debit cards into resources for great causes. More than $200 billion in pre-paid gift cards and debit cards are sold or distributed each year in this country, and billions of dollars from those cards go unused each year. Donate My Card is a privately held company headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

    About Good360
    Ranked by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation’s ten most cost-efficient nonprofits, Good360, formerly Gifts In Kind International, is dedicated to helping people and communities by distributing corporate product donations to qualified nonprofit organizations. Donations include nonperishables, such as books, toys, personal care products, clothing, building supplies, computers and other technology products.  On behalf of several Fortune 100 consumer, retail and technology companies, Good360 distributes products to a network of tens of thousands of pre-qualified nonprofits, schools and libraries around the world.  This year the organization plans to launch the inaugural version of its new online donation marketplace. 
     
    MEDIA CONTACT:
    Jenny Bertolette
    703.299.7575
    jenny@good360.org

  • 01/24/2012 - New Research Proves the Business Case for Product Giving

    Researchers at Indiana University Conclude that Giving Corporate Product Donations is Economically Superior to Liquidation or Disposal

  • The Business Case for Product Giving
    The Business Case for Product Giving
  • 10/04/2011 - Local San Francisco artist creates “Tree of Knowledge” Sculpture for Good360’s Corporate Summit on Product Philanthropy

    Tree sculpture made out of recycled and recyclable materials to showcase product giving donors’ commitment to product philanthropy knowledge 

  • Planting the seeds: Photo of sculpture in progress
    Planting the seeds: Photo of sculpture in progress
  • 07/15/2011 - Good360 Batting Lead Off in State Farm® Go To Bat Charitable Giving Program

    Cause advocates can help Good360 score an $18,000 weekly donation and earn themselves a shot at tickets to the 2011 Fall Classic

  • 04/19/2011 - Gifts In Kind International Announces Name Change to Good360

    New Name Highlights Transformation for 28-year-old Nonprofit Organization, Including Introduction of Revolutionary Online Product Donation Marketplace

  • 04/06/2011 - Gifts In Kind International and The Home Depot Foundation Donate $100 Million in Products to Communities in Need

    Researchers at Indiana University estimate the donations have saved more than $1.4 million in energy costs and reached nearly 500,000 deserving families

  • 01/11/2011 - Changing Diapers, Changing Lives Campaign Aims to Donate 10 Million Diapers to Families in Need

    Gifts In Kind Int' announced a new campaign that aims to raise and distribute 10 million Seventh Generation diapers for families in need. The campaign was developed to address the overwhelming need for diapers by low-income parents who are struggling to provide for the basic needs of their families as indicated in a recent Gifts In Kind survey to its national nonprofit network.

  • Changing Diapers, Changing Lives
    Changing Diapers, Changing Lives
  • 12/27/2010 - Gifts In Kind, Int. Announces $100,000 Worth of Fisher-Price® Toys

    Fisher-Price® has pledged $100,000 in toys to Gifts In Kind International to give children in need the gift of play. Charities serving children birth to five years of age across the county can be nominated by individuals in their community. The program was launched on the Fisher-Price® Facebook page directing participators to the Gifts In Kind International website for more information. Individuals can “Like” the Fisher-Price page on Facebook to obtain more information about the program and access a link to the charity nomination form. The last day to nominate charities to receive toys as part of this program is December 31st, 2010.

  • 10/26/2010 - Gifts In Kind International Announces New Board Chair, Vice Chair

    Gifts In Kind International recently elected Gail E. Aldrich of Genoa, NV as Chair of the Board of Directors and David B. Barefoot of Washington, D.C. to the position of Vice Chair. Mike Kelley, the former Chair of the Board of Directors, has been appointed to Chair Emeritus.

    “Gifts In Kind is excited to welcome Gail and David and looks forward to the progress their new ideas will bring to further the organization’s mission,” said Gifts In Kind International President and CEO Cindy Hallberlin. “We thank Mike Kelley for his dedicated service to Gifts In Kind during a challenging, but fruitful, transformation. Under Mike’s leadership, the organization was transformed from a traditional brick and mortar operation to an integrated e-commerce site.”

    Ms. Aldrich is an experienced senior executive who also serves as Vice Chair for AARP. During her career she has been primarily associated with large, complex membership organizations, including executive positions at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the California State Automobile Association, Exponent, and the Electric Power Research Institute. She has served as the top executive responsible for a variety of business areas, including human resources, membership, marketing, international, customer service, and facilities.

    Mr. Barefoot is currently the Chief Operating Officer at the American Trucking Associations. He has extensive experience in human resources, finance, accounting, technical analysis and estate asset management. Mr. Barefoot also served as a senior executive with the U.S. Navy, USDA and the Association of American Railroads.

    “I am delighted to be working under Gail and David’s leadership as they help guide the organization to the next level of community impact,” said Hallberlin.

  • 10/19/2010 - The Home Depot Foundation Partners with Gifts In Kind International and Help the Children to Open Framing Hope Warehouse in Los Angeles County

    Warehouse Offers Low-Cost, High-Quality Building Products for Nonprofits

  • 09/28/2010 - Gifts In Kind International, National League Of Cities Partner To Help Denver Nonprofit Organizations In December

    NLC Congress of Cities Attendees to Participate in a Service Project, Dec. 2-3, Providing Product Donations to Nonprofits in the Denver Community


  • 09/02/2010 - Gifts In Kind Int'l Announces First-Ever 5K Race and Community Fair, The Charity Charge

    Gifts In Kind International (www.giftsinkind.org), a leading charitable organization in the product-giving field, has announced its first-ever 5K race and community fair, The Charity Charge. The Charity Charge will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2010—race start time at 10:00am, community fair start time at 11:00am. The start and finish of the race will take place at Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Avenue. To learn more about The Charity Charge and to register, please visit www.giftsinkind.org/CharityCharge or register at www.active.com.


  • 08/02/2010 - Gifts In Kind Int'l Announces National Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Community Action Partnership

    Gifts In Kind International (www.giftsinkind.org) - a leading charitable organization in the product-giving field - has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Community Action Partnership (CAP). These new partnerships aim to encourage participation and coordination between the two organizations. Together, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a leading non-profit serving more than 4.2 million young people, and Community Action Partnership, a leading community development organization, have more than 5,000 affiliates which will now have access to the many product donations available through Gifts In Kind International.


  • 05/05/2010 - Gifts In Kind Int'l Offers First-Ever Free Registration Option

    Charities Can Now Register as a Friend for Free to Gain Limited Access to Wide Range of Product Donations, Including Toys, Clothing, Building Supplies, Personal Care Products and More

  • 04/26/2010 - Gifts In Kind Int'l Awarded $650,000 Grant From The Home Depot® Foundation

    Grant to enhance, expand The Home Depot's Framing Hope Product Donation Program