Aligning with brands that share your company’s values tells your audience what you believe in and what you stand for.  Programs that give back to causes that your audience cares about can help set you apart from your competition.  Whether you choose a cause that supports the environment, animals, or people, you can position yourself as a compassionate company that gives back.  

This is especially true when considering the swag that you choose to give out to your customers.  Quality promotional products that support a cause keep your brand top of mind in a favorable way.  For some ideas on how you can give back with your next promotional product purchase, check out these options: 

MiiR: 

Not only does MiiR offer premium, functional drinkware, cooler bags, and backpacks with a perceived value beyond the price-point, but they have granted over $1.50M to a variety of projects around the world.  When your recipient unboxes their MiiR gift, they also get a code that allows them to track how the funds given back for their specific item were used!  MiiR giving projects include providing clean water for communities around the world, environment conservation, protection of natural resources, and building strong communities here in the US and abroad. Check out the MiiR link above for a small selection of qualifying products or reach out to us for more options. 

Wood & Cork Items / One Tree Planted:

Reduce the environmental impact of the wood and cork gifts that you purchase by choosing items that qualify for One Tree Planted.  For each order that you place for qualifying wood and cork items, a tree will be planted.  Through donations and partnerships like this one, One Tree Planted raised enough funds in 2020 to plant over 15 million trees throughout North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe. They have committed to planting at least 20 million trees this year!  The One Tree Planted link above will show you just a few of the products that qualify for this program, but there are many more.

Solo New York / The National Forest Foundation:

Solo’s new RE:CYCLED Collection turns recycled plastic PET bottles into fashion-forward and practical bags, backpacks, totes, and luggage.  They also make all their tags, strings, and stuffing from biodegradable or 100% recycled materials.  Not only is Solo protecting the environment through the materials they use, but they also partner with The National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for each item purchased.  For a complete list of the participating items, click the polo New York link above. 

Përka, WORK, or iCOOL - Shelter to Soldier Items:

A portion of proceeds from your Përka, WORK, or iCOOL purchase goes to support Shelter to Soldier.  Their motto is “Saving two lives at a time” for good reason.  Shelter to soldier rescues shelter dogs and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for veterans experiencing Traumatic Brain Injury, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other psychological injuries associated with service-related trauma.  The link above will take you to a sampling of the selection, of products supporting Shelter to Soldier. 

Basecamp / Wounded Warrior Project: 

If you are looking for rugged and durable products made for the outdoors, Basecamp is your brand.  As an added bonus, the purchase of any Basecamp product supports the Wounded Warrior Project.  Wounded Warrior Project is committed to helping post 9/11 veterans who are injured, ill, or wounded s a result of their service.  In February 2021, Basecamp was able to make a $100,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project as a result of funds raised through the sales of their products.  Check out a few of our favorite Basecamp items above or reach out for a full catalog. 

W&P - Porter Bowl / Edible Schoolyard NYC:

Created to eliminate the use of single-use plastics, W&P’s Porter Collection helps you lessen your lunchtime environmental impact by packing your lunch in reusable containers.  Now, W&P has partnered with Edible Schoolyard NYC to donate a portion of sales from its Porter Bowls to programs that teach children in low-income areas the connection between food, health, and the environment.  Check out participating products above. 

Are you looking for swag with a purpose for your next project?  ABC can help you find brands that align with your cause or items that would work for your next fund-raiser.  Reach out today to learn more.