“We were frantically searching for things that could benefit families we work with on the North side. These are families that are living below the poverty level. Another organization told me about Gifts-In-Kind, and I called Mr. Liddle. United Way has been excellent in helping meet the needs of our clients. We’re able to give them household items and clothing they can be proud of. We’ve even given families toys at Christmastime to give to kids who wouldn’t otherwise get presents. And they are so appreciative.”
Rena Holman, Mighty Men Ministries

“United Way’s Gifts-In-Kind program has helped me tremendously. I had just opened my program on Shonnard Street without any grants or funding when I heard about this program through United Way. It has been such a huge benefit for me and the families I work with. People that come through my programs need help. Through Gifts-in-Kind, they’ve received cabinets, kids’ clothes, silverware, furniture, household supplies, you name it.”
Bettie Graham, Determination Center

   
Gifts-in-Kind for Non-Profits

Qualified organizations* can join Gifts-In-Kind and gain access to donated products from local companies and Gifts In Kind International. Donations vary, but they almost always include top-quality computer equipment and software, toys, household and office supplies, clothing, and personal products from top companies such as IBM, Microsoft, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pottery Barn, Talbot’s, and William Sonoma.

*Qualified organizations include 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits, Indian Reservations, and tax-exempt educational organizations.

• Receive donated items from local businesses at no cost to you. Ranging from computers to clothing, these gifts will help you better serve your clients.
• Receive our monthly list of locally-donated items.
• Order items from Gifts In Kind International at very reduced prices*.
• Receive The Gifts In Kind International Catalogue for a small fee, featuring gifts donated by national and international corporations.

Items from Gifts In Kind International are available to local members either at a very reduced price or for an administrative processing fee:

• Administrative fees The donated product is free, but you pay some of the cost for shipping and handling.
• Reduced-prices These expensive products are not available as free donations, but are offered at a highly reduced price to Gifts In Kind International members. In  this case, you will pay the reduced price but no administrative fee.