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Get building and home improvement products for your housing programs today. Contact Lindsay McCormick by email or phone at 703.299.7561 to partner with a participating local Home Depot store in your community!
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Getting married? Now you can support Gifts In Kind International by registering with the I Do Foundation. From honeymoons to invitations to wedding gifts to charitable wedding favors, the I Do Foundation allows couples and their guests to make wedding-related purchases that generate donations for charity.

All of these services are available free of cost at www.IDoFoundation.org. Check it out today, and be sure to choose Gifts In Kind International as the beneficiary of your charitable wedding!
Retail Donation Partner (RDP) Program Stores Available!
Gifts In Kind International's Retail Donation Partner (RDP) Program matches qualified nonprofit organizations with major national retailers at store locations across the country.

We have several retailers needing to be matched to nonprofits that currently include Borders, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Home Depot, and Williams-Sonoma

Click here to view the latest listing of available store partners. If you find a store in your community, fill out the application to partner with that store.
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Labor Daylabor day parade
Coined as the "unofficial end of summer," Labor Day is observed every first Monday of September, simply as a celebration of the working class.

The very first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by The Central Labor Union, an early trade union organization, with a parade and entertainment for the workers and their families. Trendsetting, The Central Labor Union urged other similar organizations to do the same, and they followed suit.

By 1894, nearly 30 states had already adopted this holiday in honor of workers and in that same year, Congress officially crowned the first Monday of September as a legal holiday!

Whether you're resting this weekend or taking a mini vacation, pat yourself on the back for all the hard-work you do. This is a day for us!

Look below to see our available product donations and have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
Save the Date!! Save the Date!! Save the Date!!
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SPECIAL OFFER! For two days only, September 15-16, 2010, We will be offering our members a specially discounted, one-year GrantStation membership for only $139. This is a substantial discount to the regular annual membership price of $599.

Mark your calendars now and keep an eye on your email inbox, September 15 and 16 and save $460!

Please note: After September 16, the full, regular membership price of $599 will apply.  Remember, this is a two-day special offer for Gifts In Kind Members only.

If you would like to take an automated tour of GrantStation to learn more about their organization and how a membership can benefit you, please watch this online tour.
Aramark Men's Work Pants
Item #: 320703
$52.00-Members
$65.00-Friends

Quantity: Carton - 22 pants per request
Aramark provides workers with top-quality work clothing. Have a professional look whether you work in customer service, a warehouse, or just like having comfortable, long-lasting, quality clothing. These rugged performance pants will feel great and stand up to hard use.

You will receive an assortment of sizes of either Crew Men's Pleated pants and/or Crew Men's Flat-Front pants.

Please click on the image for more details or to order this item.
Battle Force 5: Mini Battle Assortment3M Holiday Bubble Mailer 150586battle force cars
Item #: 211052
$24.00-Members
$30.00-Friends

Quantity: Carton - 10 cars per carton
Battle Force 5 is an action packed adventure set in a fantasy world of crash-and-bash vehicular combat. Battle Force 5 defend the Earth from robotic armies and brutal predators. Each vehicle features pop-out weaponry for ultimate transformation! This assortment could include the Water Slaughter vehicle, Fangore vehicle, and/or the Chopper vehicle.

Please click on the image for more details
or to order this item.
Assorted Stationery and Paper Goods from Bordersborders stationary
Item #: 800144
$24.00-Members
$30.00-Friends

Quantity: Carton - mixed assortment
Send personalized messages to friends and family with this assorted stationery carton. You could receive cards, gift bags, or ribbons. This donation is made possible by a local Borders store pick up.

Great for school groups, community homes or centers, or Armed Services organizations.

Please click on the image for more details
or to order this item.
3M Nexcare Bandages Heavy Duty340861
Item #: 340861

$16.00-Members
$20.00-Friends
Quantity: Carton -  48 packs per carton, 1,400 bandages per request.
Nexcare Heavy-Duty Flexible Fabric Bandages are latex free bandages with diamond-shaped design that provide a better seal around the pad. These bandages allow for an optimal healing environment and help prevent infection.



Please click on the image for more details or to order this item.

Combo Paper Rollcombo paper storage device
Item #: 150620

$60.00-Members
$75.00-Friends
Quantity: Carton -  20 storage units per request
Create extra space with this combination storage solution. Each cloth storage holds 16 rolls of bath tissue and 8 paper towels. Easily mount to the wall using wall hooks or wall screws (not included). These come with over-the-door hooks for versatile hanging solutions.

Handy for community centers and shelters.


Please click on the image for more details or to order this item.

Sean John Women's Body Lotion340846
Item #: 340846

$52.00-Members
$65.00-Friends
Quantity: Carton - 48 lotions per request
The Unforgivable Woman Body Lotion by Sean John is lightweight, keeping your skin hydrated and silky smooth to the touch. This seductive scent is a blend of bergamot, orange flower, jasmine and coco de mer, captured in a deep rose gold.

An ideal gift to boost the confidence of women reentering the work force.

Please click on the image for more details or to order this item.

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FREE Crock-pot with Cookbook!
Partner with one of the stores below and receive a crock-pot and cookbook, shipped right to your organization!
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #372 - Warwick, RI
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #597 - Shelton, CT
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #1258 - Hingham, MA
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #1298 - Martinsburg, WV
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #563 - Carson City, NV
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #1181 - El Centro, CA
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #1250 - Manhattan, KS
  • Bed Bath & Beyond #2012 - Rocky View, AB
This is a HOT DEAL and limited-time offer!

Bed Bath & Beyond stores require weekly to bi-monthly pickups of donations.  If you are interested in being an exclusive partner and receiving your crock-pot, contact Emily today!
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Get the donations of books, stationery, novelties, toys, and gift and paper items you need for your programs from a partnership with Borders!

Anything you see in a Borders store could be a possible donation for your organization. Stock up for your future events and save time and money. If you're not sure about partnering, try a one-time pickup. If you like what you get and the store of your choice is available, you can become their exclusive donation partner for a full 12 months.

Click here for more information about this donation program. If you have questions, please contact the Borders Donation Program Manager at borders@giftsinkind.org.

Do You R.D.P?


Our Retail Donation Partnership Program allows you to pick donations up, right from the store, saving you shipping and handling costs. Check the available stores list to see the stores available near you!
For more questions about our RDP program, email retailpartnership@giftsinkind.org.

Don't forget you can also check for available stores on the online catalog. It's easy to see what's available! Go to "My Account" and look at the bottom. You'll see a small box in the middle that shows you how to search for stores in your city, state, or zip area.

Click the "RDP Application" link below to sign up!
RDP Application
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Charity Charge 5K

Do you love running and making a difference in the community?
Register to run in Gifts In Kind's, first-ever, 5K race, The Charity Charge! In addition to a race, we've invited 20 nonprofits in the Washington DC Metro area to participate in a post-race community fair, allowing them an opportunity to showcase their programs and services to potential volunteers and donors.

We hope to attract 700 runners and 300 spectators to the event-but can only do so with your help. Please spread the word and join us for the fun on Saturday, October 9th, 10:00am at Cameron Run Park in Alexandria, Virginia. There will be food, awards, and entertainment!

Click hereto register for the race. If you have any questions, you can email charitycharge@giftsinkind.org.
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50 Words for 50 Blankets - Free Donation for ...
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Together with Blanket America, Gifts In Kind International has launched a national campaign for our Gifts In Kind members, 50 for 50: 50 words for 50 blankets that will ship directly to the winning nonprofit for free. We'll be working with cities across the country each month to meet our goal of distributing a total of 1 MILLION blankets. This week, we are searching for a nonprofit in the Chicago, IL area to receive blankets on September 20.
 
This week, Aeon in St. Paul will receive 50 free blankets with the following 50 word statement:
 
"Twenty-six, twenty-two and twenty-nine - paltry numbers representing the average HIGH temperatures in Minneapolis for December, January and February.  To live in the Twin Cities means to survive below-freezing weather for three months each year. Warmth is of vital importance, and blankets are not a luxury, but a basic human necessity."
 
- Alan Arthur, President
 
Tell us in 50 words or less why your organization needs 50 blankets and explain what type of impact the blankets will have in your community. The winning charity will be required to send a photo and allow us to interview one of their blanket recipients.
 
Please respond by 3:00pm (EST), Friday, September 10, 2010.  Email your statement to Kara Kozimor, director of communications, at kkozimor@giftsinkind.org. All submissions will be the property of Gifts In Kind International and Blanket America.
 
We know you have many wonderful stories to tell. Please let us hear from you!
Browse the Gifts In Kind Online Donation Catalog
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Check out the  Neighborhood Deals section, where you can find great donations right around the corner from you, including one-time pickups from our Retail Partners (a great way to test if a RDP program is right for you!).

*To order product you must be a Member or registered Friend.
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What You Need To Know!
Be sure to join us for these great webinars coming up!

TODAY - September 1, 2010
Title: RDP Best Practices: Make the Most of Your Community Partnerships
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
This webinar will provide in-depth information about what you can expect from the program, tips on how to build a strong partnership with a local retail store in your community and the latest news and updates about the program. Gifts In Kind staff will present and then open the floor for questions from participants.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/958301259

September 15, 2010
Title: Framing Hope
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST
Join us to hear about how the Framing Hope program can help your nonprofit better serve the community.  Participation in this session is recommended for new Framing Hope charities; those considering a Framing Hope partnership or employees who may be new to the program.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/239773299

Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat TODAY.

To view other upcoming webinars please click here.
Questions?
Our Member Services team is here to help you with all of our programs and operational facets; including product information, ordering and shipping, membership information, retail store programs, and direct donations.

Don't hesitate to reach out to them with your questions at serviceteam@giftsinkind.org
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