Promo Case Studies - By Industry

Case Studies How Companies Have Utilized Socially Responsible Products

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UNITED AIRLINES

Conference Attendees Welcome Gift Who: United is a major U.S. airline headquartered in Chicago. It is the world's third-largest airline when measured by revenue. United operates a large domestic and international route network, with an extensive presence in the Asia-Pacific region.

Need: Welcome gifts for a Cooperate United conference.

They wanted a gift made in Chicago with a give back component.

Solution: A 16 oz. bag of gourmet granola. Hand made in Chicago by homeless youth. They are offered 12 weeks of paid work in the bakery that helps them develop baking and food retail skills.

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ASSISTED LIVING Brookdale Senior Living Solutions Client Holiday Gift

Who: Brookdale Senior Living Solutions is the largest owner and operator of senior living communities throughout the United States, operating over 1,100 senior living communities and retirement communities.

Need: A meaningful, lasting holiday gift for clients.

Solution: A custom bowl made from recycled bicycle tire spokes from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans.

Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Audi

Giveaway and e-store Who: Audi is German automobile manufacturer that designs, engineers, produces, markets and distributes luxury vehicles.

Need: A socially responsible item for a service shop giveaway, and for their consumer e-store Solution: Two different bags - an Admin tote in orange, and a FAQ bag, in teal. Both are handmade in Cambodia from industrial net. Audi selected the bags for their bright color options and ability to elegantly custom embroider, but especially for its social impact. Proceeds provide free healthcare, daycare, a 13-month salary, and more for the artisans.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Audi was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACUTURING Subaru

Rewards for Ambassador Program Who: Founded in 1968, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan and is responsible for the distribution, marketing, sales and service of Subaru vehicles in the United States.

Need: A unique and socially responsible items branded with their logo for their Ambassador Program’s e-store. They wanted desirable items for Subaru devotees to purchase, but also wanted these items to have a social impact.

Solution: Subaru selected a 1eleven by HHPTM Trio Spa Set, which includes a bath melt, bath salt and spark. They also selected an individual votive candle. All of these products create jobs and provide a sustainable livelihood for individuals with barriers to employment in Chicago.

These social impact products were the perfect solution, and are just some of many unique options available from HHP.

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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACUTRING Subaru

Unique Kitting Solution Who:. Founded in 1968, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan and is responsible for the distribution, marketing, sales and service of Subaru vehicles in the United States.

Need: Subaru needed a social impact solution for kitting their re-useable straw set Solution: A natural cotton pouch with cinch top. The pouch is handmade at a non-profit ethical unit that trains women in New Delhi, India. Aside from financial stability and mandatory independent bank accounts (meant to ensure the women have control over their own finances), employee benefits also include continued education, support in money management, and general health services.

This social impact product was the perfect solution, and is just one of many unique kitting options available from HHP.

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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING Subaru

Retailer E-Store Who: Founded in 1968, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is the U.S. Sales and Marketing subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan and is responsible for the distribution, marketing, sales and service of Subaru vehicles in the United States.

Need: A product for Subaru’s retailers estore for retailers to purchase to give a way when customers bring their dogs, or when they have dog-related community events (pet adoptions, etc) Solution: A reusable plastic container filled with all natural chicken and cheddar dog treats. The treats are hand made in the Chicago area by adults with disabilities. Proceeds provide valuable social programing to them as well as a pathway to being as self-governing as possible

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Bank of America

Chicago Neighborhood Builders Celebrations Who: The Bank of America Corporate, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company Need: Gift for attendees of the Chicago 2019 Neighborhood BuildersÂŽ celebration, a Bank of America initiative to advance economic mobility and build a network of nonprofit leadership to help communities thrive.

Solution: An aloe soap and a votive, both in a branded tin.

An insert card was also included, summarizing the program and the impact of the HHPLIFT products. The set was packaged in an organza bag.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Bank of America was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL SEI Investment Company Client Anniversary Gift

Who: SEI Investments Company provides wealth management and business process solutions to the investment industry.

Need: A meaningful and unique anniversary gift for important clients and accounts.

Solution: A Thank You Bowl, handmade from recycled bicycle spokes. This unique gift is handmade in India and provides the artisans with a sustainable livelihood and pathway out of poverty. This social impact product solution was exactly what SEI was looking for to meet and exceed their clients’ expectations for high-quality and purposeful acknowledgement.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Northern Trust

Client Holiday Thank You Gift Who: Northern Trust Wealth Management Need: Client gift to showcase the company’s commitment to social responsibility.

Solution: A bowl handmade from bicycle spokes that provides sustainable livelihoods for artisans in India. The candle and soap are handmade in Chicago at the LIFT workshop, where individuals with barriers to employment build a career path through learning to create, design, and market luxe spa goods. Delicious butter cookies support an organization that provide vocational and residential services for adults with disabilities.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Northern Trust was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Birthday Gift Program

Who: A mortgage company ranked as one of the top 10 mortgage companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine that has funded more than $50 billion in loans since the company started.

Need: A weekly gift basket for executives and employees in the company for their birthdays. They wanted ideas with a positive and reinforcing story to tell.

Solution: Granola made at a bakery in Chicago that provides homeless and at-risk youth with twelve weeks of paid, supportive employment, as well as soap handmade by individuals with barriers to employment in Chicago at HHP’s 1eleven® workshop. An insert card about the 1eleven® Job Creation, Leadership, and Career Development Program.

These social impact products were the perfect solution, and are just some of many unique options available from HHP.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Alliance Bernstein Attendee Gift

Who: Alliance Bernstein is a global asset management firm providing investment management and research services worldwide to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail investors.

Need: A socially conscious attendee food gift for a Environmental, Social And Governance themed conference.

Solution: A personalized 2 oz. Dark Chocolate Espresso beans treat in a eco-friendly compostable bag with a custom sticker and custom insert card from HHP in partnership with Lambs Farm. Proceeds benefit adults with developmental disabilities.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Retail Item

Who: The Royal Bank of Canada is a Canadian multinational financial services company and the largest bank in Canada. The bank serves over 16 million clients and has 80,000 employees worldwide.

Need: A bracelet can be sold internally to RBC employees. They were looking for items that are unique that encourages and promotes diverse spend: the use of minority-owned, women owned etc.

Solution: A custom two-tone stretch bracelet made with acai seeds using The Royal Bank of Canada’s brand colors and etched with company logo from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Alliance Bernstein Attendee Gift

Who: Alliance Bernstein is a global asset management firm providing investment management and research services worldwide to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail investors.

Need: A socially conscious attendee gift for an event targeted at the ‘Next Generation’, a generation that cares deeply about social responsibility.

Solution: A personalized jumbo turtlette in a cello bag with a custom sticker from HHP in partnership with Lambs Farm. Proceeds benefit adults with developmental disabilities.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Alliance Bernstein Attendee Gift

Who: Alliance Bernstein is a global asset management firm providing investment management and research services worldwide to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail investors.

Need: A socially responsible attendee gift that empowers and is produced by women for an event in San Francisco.

Solution: A customized 2 oz. travel tin candle from HHP in partnership with Bright Endeavors. Proceeds support a job development training program for homeless and atrisk young mothers between the ages of 17 and 24.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Insight Advisors NW Client Holiday Gift

Who: Insight Advisors NW is a comprehensive wealth management firm working with individuals and small business owners to develop and implement appropriate financial strategies to meet stated goals.

Need: A handmade, high-quality annual holiday gift for their customers.

Solution: An embroidered tote made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia The toneon-tone logo added sophistication and elegance. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL AB Bernstein Table Gift Item

Who: AB Bernstein is a leading global investment-management and research firm Need: A socially responsible table gift at a young professional event held at a high end restaurant in down town Chicago . This choice of gift showed their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Solution: HHP provided an 2oz reusable container within a organza bag filled with chocolate covered espresso beans. Also included was a card explaining the HHP mission and benefits. Proceeds from the cookies provide valuable social programing and opportunities for adults with disabilities.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Million Dollar Round Table Speaker Gift & Retail Item

Who: Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) is the premier independent association of nearly 36,000 of the world's leading financial professionals.

Need: A memorable, eco-friendly retail item and speaker gift for the MDRT Annual Meeting.

Solution: A custom bowl made from recycled bicycle tire spokes from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL American Savings Bank Giveaway

Who: American Savings Bank is one of Hawaii's largest financial institutions with a network of branch offices and ATM's all over the islands.

Need: An eco-friendly and fun giveaway promotion.

Solution: A reusable cotton coffee sleeve imprinted with their logo from HHP in partnership with Comfort the Children. Proceeds offer sustainable livelihoods for mothers in Kenya whose children suffer from physical disabilities.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Vision Capital Management Client Gift

Who: An majority woman-owned investment management firm serving high net worth clients and institutions.

Need: A unique, subtly branded item for holiday gifts supporting their preference to give gifts that are made locally or by smaller, entrepreneurial businesses.

Solution: A tone-on-tone embroidered tote made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL AB Bernstein Table Gift Item

Who: AB Bernstein is a leading global investmentmanagement and research firm Need: A socially responsible table gift at their annual fundraising Gala. This choice of gift showed their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Solution: HHP provided an 8oz reusable container filled with delicious butter cookies packaged in an organza bag. Also included was an insert card explaining the HHP mission and benefits. Proceeds from the cookies provide valuable social programing and opportunities for adults with disabilities.

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BANKING AND FINANCIAL Open Door Advisors Self Promotional Gift

Who: A trusted consulting company that supports leaders and

organizations seeking new levels of growth, impact and change.

Need: A useful gift for loyal and future clients that supports the owners commitment to corporate social responsibility. A gift that gives back.

Solution: A 2 oz. candle with custom label, made from clean-burning soy wax in a travel tin with lid. The candle was handmade by HHP's social enterprise brand,1eleven™, which create jobs and provides a pathway out of poverty for disadvantaged adults from underserved communities in Chicago.

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EDUCATION

Northwestern University

Faculty Holiday Luncheon Table Gift Who: Northwestern University, is one of the country's leading private research and teaching universities, located in Evanston, IL. Need: A socially responsible holiday gift for faculty.

Solution: A 14� iron washer bowl, handmade in India by impoverished artisans with disabilities, providing them with a sustainable livelihood and pathway out of poverty. Each bowl is made from repurposed iron washers, making it ecofriendly as well.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Northwestern University was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

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TSA

Give-away Who: A national organization for students who are engaged in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Need: A socially responsible pencil case to fill with essential back to school items for students/members.

Solution: A gray zippered portfolio with red embroidery made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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EDUCATION

Skills USA Give-away

Who: A partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.

Need: A socially responsible pencil case to fill with essential back to school items for students/members.

Solution: A gray zippered portfolio with red embroidery made from fishing and construction netting from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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EDUCATION

University of California, Davis Alumni, Donor & Foreign Visitor Gift

Who: University of California, Davis is one of the world's leading cross-disciplinary research and teaching institutions, located in Davis, California.

Need: Brand-supporting, eco-friendly items for the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to gift alumni, donors, and foreign visitors.

Solution: A recycled metal custom bowl from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans and a logoed cotton coffee sleeve from HHP in partnership with Comfort the Children. Proceeds provide fair wages to artisans in India and offer sustainable livelihoods for mothers in Kenya whose children suffer from physical disabilities.

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Carroll University Alumni Gift

Who: Carroll University is a private liberal arts college located in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Need: An exceptional alumni ‘gift that gives back’.

Solution: A custom bowl made from recycled bicycle tire spokes from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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EDUCATION

The Chandler Unified School District CUSD Nutrition School District Inventory

Who: The Chandler Unified School District is located in the Southeastern part of the Phoenix metropolitan area and serves 41,000 students in grades K-12. CUSD Nutrition is dedicated to offering healthy and safe food to all ages.

Need: Socially responsible accessories for the newly designed CUSD Nutrition department that supported their brand and mission of excellence, and helped serve those with needs or disabilities.

Solution: A custom contemporary wall clock made from 30% post-consumer recycled content from HHP in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse. Proceeds provide education, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for youth and adults who are blind and visually impaired.

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EDUCATION

Arizona State University Alumni Association Giveaway

Who: Connecting Sun Devils Around the World is more than a tag line for Arizona State University’s active and productive alumni association.

Need: A fun and memorable giveaway for attendees at ASU’s home football games.

Solution: A logoed cotton coffee sleeve from HHP in partnership with Comfort the Children. This sleeve provided a light-weight, eco-friendly solution while offering sustainable livelihoods for mothers in Kenya whose children suffer from physical disabilities.

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EDUCATION

RESURRECTION UNIVERSITY Retirement Give-away

Who: Resurrection University educates students to become healthcare leaders by cultivating a diverse learning community based on the Catholic tradition of faith, hope and healing.

Need: A socially responsible piece to a retirement gift set that the marketing team put together for its board members.

Solution: Two favorite preserves in one fabulous gift assortment from our partner in Chicago. Proceeds provide valuable social programming to adults with developmental delays.

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EDUCATION

Brandeis University Volleyball Fundraising

Who: This Boston-area, medium-sized private research university is dedicated to first-rate education while making groundbreaking and award-winning discoveries. Their NCAA Division III volleyball team went to post-season tournaments for the first time in 5 years.

Need: An innovative and compelling fundraising method that reflected Brandeis’ reputation as a leader in social justice which would help meet their funding needs for the 2018 season: Build on the previous season’s success, science of nutrition, advanced training, equipment and more Solution: HHP’s Scrip program provided our unique hybrid Charity + Merchandise gift card. This program offers generous discounts on the gift cards, pre-designed flyers, copy for emails for students, parents, and coaches to share with their network, and of course wonderful merchandise and an affiliate program.

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Entertainment

OWN Special Giveaway Kit Who: Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is an American multinational basic cable channel. The network is led by talk show host and namesake Oprah Winfrey and largely features entertainment and lifestyle programming targeting African American audiences, and reruns of talk show programming from the Harpo Studios library.

Need: A socially responsible giveaway item to be kitted with other products for a special viewer giveaway.

Solution: The LIFT votive duo, branded and packaged with the OWN logo. The candles were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what OWN needed.

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FINANCIAL

Plante Moran

Thank You Gift item Who: An advisory company in the areas of Tax, Audits, Consulting, Wealth Management and many more. international organization, with a 90+ year history Need : The gifts were used as a thank you gifts. They were given to Colleges and Universities that held recruitment fairs and an appreciation for their help.

Solution: HHP’s partner Lambs Farm Cholate Lovers Delight, a collection of lavish treats from toffee, mini turtles, nut bark and many more . Totaling a delicious 3lbs. Hand made in the Chicago are by people with developmental delays

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FINANCIAL

John Hancock Retirement Services Meeting Give Aways

Who: John Hancock Retirement Plan Services is steadfastly committed to helping their clients retire with dignity. John Hancock’s Participants 1stŽ approach arms individuals with solutions, advice, and tools appropriate for their unique retirement challenges and goals.

Need: Client needed 400 gender neutral bags to be used as give aways at meeting through out a 6 month period. They are being used for a series of events that John Hancock hosts.

Solution: A fashionable, fun and practical messenger bag embroidered discreetly in black on front flap. Features one open pockets and two pockets inside, including one designed to hold a laptop. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE Coca-Cola Retail Item

Who: A global leader in the beverage industry, the CocaCola company offers hundreds of brands, including soft drinks, fruit juices, sports drinks, and other beverages.

Need: A useful, promotional item that supported CocaCola’s sustainability efforts and empowered women economically.

Solution: An iPad sleeve embroidered with Coca-Cola’s logo from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE The Coca-Cola Company Online Store

Who: One of the most famous brands in the world, CocaCola.

Need : An item for their 5by20 Campaign, the corporation’s global commitment to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million women entrepreneurs Solution: A cross body hip bag, handmade in Cambodia from fishing netting. Proceeds provide free healthcare, daycare, a 13-month salary and more for the artisans, most of whom are women. This stylish, socially responsible, fair trade practice product was a perfect match for Coca-Cola’s online store, with many re-orders.

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FOOD AND BEVERAGE Patrón Tequila Promotional Gift

Who: Patrón is a brand of tequila products produced in Mexico by the Patrón Spirits Company. Patrón tequila is offered in several different varieties Need: An additional fashion accessory to add to a Patrón Corporate gift set for the head quarters in Germany and USA. Solution: A scarf branded with Patrón’s logo and brand colors from an HHA partner in India. Proceeds provide provided more than 30 women a place of fair-wage employment. In addition to employment, our partner provides skills training, a savings program, and social services.

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GOVERNMENT AGENCY San Francisco Department of the Environment Volunteer Gift

Who: The San Francisco Department of the Environment creates visionary policies and innovative programs that promote social equity, protect human health, and lead the way toward a sustainable future.

Need: A socially compliant bag for SF Environment volunteers.

Solution: A yellow shoulder bag with green embroidery from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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HEALTH AND BEAUTY Clarisonic

Corporate Gift Who: Clarisonic is a company that makes a collection of body and facial cleansing and skin care products.

Need: A high quality branded laptop bag to give away as corporate gifts.

Solution: A gray laptop bag and laptop sleeve with orange embroidery of the Clarisonic logo made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia.

Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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McKesson

Gift Giving Program and eStore Who: A pharmaceutical distributor and health care information technology company. Provides electronic health records systems for medical supply management.

Need: A socially responsible branded tote to give away as corporate gifts as well as to sell in their E Store.

Solution: A charcoal tote and a travel case with white embroidery of the McKesson logo made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia.

Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

Customer Loyalty Gift & Trade Show Giveaway Who: Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts offers upscale and luxury accommodations in the world's top destinations.

Need: A high-quality gift for loyal customers that communicated luxury and excellence, consistent with the Waldorf Astoria brand.

Solution: A travel tin candle customized with a label and an elegant signature fragrance from HHP in partnership with Bright Endeavors. Proceeds support a job development training program for homeless and at-risk young mothers.

INDUSTRY LAW FIRM

Chapman and Cutler LLP Meeting Treats

Who: What makes Chapman and Cutler unique is their steadfast focus on finance. Their client base comprises financial institutions and other entities seeking and providing financing. They like these clients, they like learning how and why they do what they do, and Chapman and Cutler likes helping them do business by bringing their knowledge and experience to the table.

Need: A small treat to hand out after dinners, meetings or to visitors to the firm. Also needed something for an internal strategic retreat They wanted a give back component.

Solution: HHP provided an 2oz reusable container filled with chocolate covered espresso beans. Also included was a card explaining the HHP mission and benefits. Proceeds from the cookies provide valuable social programing and opportunities for adults with disabilities.

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Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP Meeting Gift Item

Who: Katten is the full-service law firm our founding partners envisioned, with more than 600 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

Need: A give way bag for an event for women attorneys in NYC. The give back component was the most important criteria.

Solution: A orange zippered portfolio with orange embroidery made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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MANUFACTURING Flowserve Retail Item

Who: Flowserve is a recognized world leader in supplying pumps, valves, seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical, and other industries.

Need: A socially responsible retail item that supported their brand and mission of excellence, and helped serve those with needs or disabilities.

Solution: An imprinted wall clock made from 30% postconsumer recycled content from HHP in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse. Proceeds provide education, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for youth and adults who are blind and visually impaired.

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MANUFACTURING Haworth, Inc. Sponsorship Gift

Who: Haworth, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of office furniture and organic workspaces.

Need: A unique gift for participants in a charity bike race sponsored by Haworth that communicated and supported the race’s theme: courage.

Solution: A custom bowl from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Made from recycled bicycle spokes, this bowl reflected the race’s theme with the word “courage.” Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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Marketing

HALO Branded Solutions

Self-promo giveaway for employees Who: HALO, a distributor selling promotion products and recognition programs Need: An employee gift to engage, support, and show their team that they care about them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solution: HALO ordered personal soaps in tins, branded with their logo, for their employees. The soaps were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what HALO was looking for during difficult and unprecedented times. Their employee gift was so well received that they first ordered 140, then ordered an additional 25.

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Marketing

Cross Country Specialty Advertising Self-promo giveaway for clients Who: Cross Country Specialty Advertising, an Oklahoma based promotional product distributor.

Need: A socially responsible giveaway item to send to customers.

Solution: A LIFT personal soap in tin, branded with their logo. The soaps were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Cross Country needed.

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Marketing

C&S Sales Brand Promotions Customer & employee giveaway Who: C&S Sales, promotional products distributor specializing in innovative and creative branding solutions.

Need: A socially responsible product giveaway for clients and employees that shows the company’s commitment to safety and health during the COVID-19 pandemia.

Solution: A LIFT personal soap in tin from HHPLIFT’s “Be A Hero, Wash Your Hands” program. The soaps were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods. For every ”Hero” soap purchased, a donation of soap was also made to frontline workers and communities in need.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what C&S Sales needed during difficult times.

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MARKETING

Social Good Promotions Giveaways for Top Customers

Who: Social Good Promotions works with non-profits to strategize and strengthen their brand messaging, marketing campaigns, and sales strategy.

Need: A socially responsible branded item to give top customers. They wanted a memorable product with a mission.

Solution: Zippered portfolios, branded and an available in two colors. The portfolios are handmade in Cambodia and provide the artisans with free healthcare, daycare and more. They are perfect for storage, travel and more, making them a very versatile and unique giveaway.

This social impact product was the perfect solution and just one of many that HHP offers.

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E Group

Kits for top customers Who: E Group is a marketing agency that designs and delivers the products, packaging and technology to boost brands and businesses.

Need: A socially responsible branded item to send top customers. They wanted a memorable product with a mission.

Solution: A delicious, reusable container of cookies with proceeds supporting an organization that helps adults with developmental disabilities lead productive, happy lives. Also included was an insert card with both the HHP and & organization’s mission.

This social impact product was the perfect solution and just one of many that HHP offers.

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BrandVia

Self Promotion Holiday Gift Who: Whether it’s a happier workforce, capturing the attention of prospects, connecting with new hires, reengaging with past customers…the BrandVia team focuses on creating brilliant corporate gifts to strengthen brand engagement with every project.

Need : A socially responsible holiday gift for clients. Two different items were needed to be included in a gift basket.

Solution: HHP’s own social enterprise 1eleven products ( 4oz candle, bath salts and bath melts) Packaged in a custom color construction netting pouch made in Cambodia. The 2oz votive candle from 1eleven, packaged in a lovely organza bag. The gray bag was a stand alone gift and the votive in an organza bag was paired with a white pashmina.

It came with an insert card defining the mission of HHP and co-branded with BrandVia

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Touchstone Group Associates, LLC Corporate Holiday Gift

Who: Touchstone Group Associates, LLC is a performance marketing company offering services and technology to increase the productivity of an organization’s internal and channeled workforce.

Need: A socially responsible and meaningful holiday gift that would benefit a charitable organization or cause in addition to communicating Touchstone’s appreciation to their customers.

Solution: A 3 pound basket of gourmet chocolates from HHP in partnership with Lambs Farm. Proceeds provide valuable support to programs that serve adults with developmental disabilities.

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MARKETING

Boundless

Client Holiday Gift Who: Boundless is a promotional products supplier with a strong belief in the power of personal connections to build lasting professional relationships Need : A coffee kit with welcoming and unique items that would invite potential clients to have “Virtual Coffee� with the VP of Business Development Solution: HHP supplied the 4oz bag of fresh roasted coffee for the kit. Proceeds from the coffee provides direct support to the employment of and assistance for homeless veterans.

This includes paying a living wage so veterans can get back to a life that they deserve.

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MARKETING

Jack Nadel International Client Holiday Gift

Who: Jack Nadel International (JNI) is a premier provider of targeted advertising and marketing solutions and has been in the branded merchandise industry for over 60 years.

Need: A holiday gift for special clients in appreciation for them being their customer.

Solution: HHP provided a luxe, unique spa set featuring a combination of the 1eleven™ by HHP products. The set included: 2 - 4 oz. bars of glycerin soap, 1 - 8 oz. Pacific sea soaking salts, 1 8 oz. glycerin bath melt and 2 - 2 oz. votives. Items were placed in a metal bowl which spelled the word JOY, and was handmade from bicycle spokes. All items were presented in a white gift box. A colorful, co-branded insert card with mission information was also included.

The spa goods were handmade by HHP's social enterprise brand,1eleven™, which create jobs and provides a pathway out of poverty for disadvantaged adults from underserved communities in Chicago. Proceeds from the bowl supports helping hand ARTISANS, HHP’s global artisan network in the developing world.

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MARKETING

Geiger

Self Promotional Gift Item Who: Geiger is the largest family-owned and managed distributor of promotional products in the United States, providing solutions for their customers’ marketing, promotional and motivational needs.

Need: Unique holiday gift for clients that helped them stand out. Shows their commitment to corporate social responsibility. A gift that gives back.

Solution: HHP provided a recycled 11” metal bowl with Geiger’s name. The bowl was handmade by the artisans at a fair trade workshop in India using recycled bicycle tire spokes. Proceeds support helping hand ARTISANS, HHP's global artisan network in the developing world. Benefits have included clean water, free education, safe transportation, micro-loans, disaster relief, and more. Socially Responsible, Fair Trade Practice, Green

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MEDIA

Plista

Give-away Who: An international online advertising company that brings advertisers and media together.

Need: A high-quality and socially responsible case to fill with company logoed promotional items. These kits were created to be corporate giveaways.

Solution: A green zippered portfolio with white embroidery from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

MEDIA

Advertisers Press Inc. Promotional Holiday Gift

Who: Advertisers Press serves as a strategic partner to their clients by offering the highest quality solutions for their print, fulfillment and distribution needs.

Need: A special, one-of-a-kind promotional holiday gift.

Solution: A beautiful custom bowl made from recycled bicycle tire spokes from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

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MEDIA

Undertone Client Gift

Who: Undertone is a leading digital media company that creates immersive and equity-building brand experiences.

Need: A special, one-of-a-kind gift with a perceived highvalue for its top clients that also supported the company’s mission to give back to the community.

Solution: A custom bowl made from recycled bicycle tire spokes from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

INDUSTRY Medical Research Foundation Medicine Employee holiday gift

Who: Foundation Medicine, a company which develops, manufactures, and sells genomic profiling assays based on next-generation sequencing technology for solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and sarcomas.

Need: Client gift to showcase the company’s commitment to social responsibility.

Solution: 1,500 8 oz. soy candles, handmade in Chicago at the LIFT workshop, where individuals with barriers to employment are trained to produce, design, and market luxe bath and spa goods. The goal is a career path at HHPLIFT and beyond.

This solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Foundation Medicine was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

INDUSTRY NONPROFIT

United Way

Women United’s Member gift Who: United Way of America is a nonprofit organization that works with almost 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support. Women United is a global, growing force of 70,000+ women dedicated to creating a world of opportunity.

Need: A handmade, high-quality gift for the global leadership council Solution: An embroidered Planner bag made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia The tone-on-tone logo added sophistication and elegance.

Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY NONPROFIT

United Way Retail Item

Who: United Way of America is a nonprofit organization that works with almost 1,200 local United Way offices throughout the country in a coalition of charitable organizations to pool efforts in fundraising and support.

Need: A unique homeware item for company e-store.

Solution: A custom metal bowl made from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

INDUSTRY NONPROFIT

Cara

Fundraising Gala Table Gift Who: Cara helps people affected by poverty to keep and maintain quality jobs and, more importantly, rebuild hope, self-esteem and opportunity for themselves and their families.

Need: A socially responsible table gift at their annual fundraising Gala.

Solution: HHP provided a 2 oz. candle made from cleanburning soy wax in a travel tin with lid. The custom candle was packaged in an organza bag, along with colorful insert card explaining both the product itself and Cara’s mission. The candle was handmade by HHP's social enterprise brand,1eleven™, which create jobs and provides a pathway out of poverty for disadvantaged adults from underserved communities in Chicago.

INDUSTRY NONPROFIT

FCCLA

Give-away Who: A nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12.

Need: A socially responsible pencil case to fill with essential back to school items for students/members.

Solution: A gray embroidered portfolio with red embroidery made from fishing and construction netting from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

POLITICAL

Political Fundraiser Golf Outing Give Away

Who: A political fundraising group Need: The client was seeking products that showcase environmental responsibility and social justice for a high end golf event with the goal of fundraising. The event will be at the highly sought after Pebble beach location in Monterrey California. They wanted a bag to kit other items in.

Solution: 385 small gray, lined bags with a part of events crest logo embroidered in blue. Made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Gulick Group Client Gift

Who: Gulick Group are luxury home builders specializing in semi custom and custom homes in Northern VA. Need: A handmade, high-quality gift for their customers on contract completion.

Solution: An embroidered tote made from fishing and construction netting from our partner in Cambodia The toneon-tone logo added sophistication and elegance. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

RETAIL

True Value Retail Item

Who: The True Value Company is an American retailerowned hardware cooperative with over 5,000 independent retail locations worldwide.

Need: Clock options that had low minim order quantities.

Solution: A clock with True Value’s logo from HHP in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse . Proceeds provide jobs to blind and visually impaired as well as income, quality education, as well as clinical, vocational and rehabilitation services for youth and adults.

INDUSTRY

RETAIL

JCPenney

Years of Service Reward Who: JCPenney is a chain of American mid-range department stores based in Plano, Texas.

Need: A memorable employee recognition gift that reflected JCPenney’s brand and echoed its mission of corporate social responsibility.

Solution: A custom metal bowl made from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

INDUSTRY

RETAIL

Ben & Jerry’s Retail Item

Who: Ben & Jerry’s is an iconic Vermont-based ice cream parlor chain known for its creative, cleverly named flavors.

Need: A unique, fun retail item that supported the Ben & Jerry’s brand and communicated their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Solution: Travel tin candles customized with labels and scents to match five of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavors from HHP in partnership with Bright Endeavors. Proceeds support a job development training program for homeless and atrisk young mothers between the ages of 17 and 24.

INDUSTRY

RETAIL

Major Retailer

Years of Service Reward Who: This global specialty retailer offers clothing and accessories for men, women, children, and babies. As a participant in a popular and well-publicized campaign, it donates 50% of all proceeds from the sale of earmarked products to a well known charitable fund.

Need: An eco-friendly, socially responsible employee recognition gift that reflected the company’s brand and echoed its mission of corporate social responsibility.

Solution: A set of two different sized recycled iron washer bowls from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans.

Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

INDUSTRY

SPECIAL EVENTS

Gathering of Titans Giveaway and e-store

Who: Gathering of Titans (GOT) is a very unique assembly, held at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's each spring, featuring high-profile and star-studded speakers and events for an audience of top CEOs and thought leaders.

Need: A socially responsible item giveaway item for the event.

Solution: A Shuttle bag in navy blue, embroidered with the GOT logo. This durable and unique messenger bag is handmade from Cambodia from industrial net. Proceeds provide free healthcare, daycare, a 13-month salary, and more for the artisans.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what GOT was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality, social impact product.

INDUSTRY

SPORTS AND LEISURE Mountain Air Country Club Golf Tournament Executive Gift

Who: One of North Carolina’s premier communities whose golf course was nominated by Golf Digest as "Best New Private Course of 1995.

Need: A special, one-of-a-kind executive gift with a perceived high-value for participants in their golf tournaments held throughout the year.

Solution: A recycled metal custom office basket from HHP in partnership with Helping Hand Artisans. Proceeds benefit a co-op of individual crafters and artisan collectives in the developing world by ensuring fair compensation and building sustainable livelihoods.

INDUSTRY

SPORTS AND LEISURE Bonefish Bonnies

Winner & Participant Gift Who: A club of female anglers called the Bonefish Bonnies whose purpose is to gather together women interested in fishing and find the fun in fishing, no matter the level, technique or location.

Need: Fun gifts for the winners and participants of the No Rules Fishing Tournament in Key Largo, Florida.

Solution: A teal tote and a black messenger bag with Bonefish Bonnies’ colorful and intricate logo embroidered on them from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Made from fishing and construction netting, the sale of these products provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY Tech

VMware Raffle Giveaway Who: VMware, a global leader in cloud infrastructure & digital workspace technology, accelerates digital transformation for evolving IT environments.

Need: A socially responsible item to be sent to raffle winners from a virtual conference.

Solution: A computer sleeve with the VMware branded tag. The sleeve is handmade in Cambodia from industrial net, and provides the artisans with free healthcare, daycare, and more.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what VMware needed.

INDUSTRY Tech

Salesforce Product launch giveaway Who: Salesforce, a cloud-based software company that provides customer-relationship management service, and a complementary suite of enterprise applications.

Need: A socially responsible giveaway item for the launch of an updated Quip collaboration tool with built-in office suite functionality. There was a virtual launch event, and Salesforce wanted an item that could be easily mailed out to attendees as well.

Solution: A LIFT personal soap in tin, branded with the Salesforce-Quip logo. The soaps were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Salesforce needed.

INDUSTRY Tech

Bell / Dell Technologies Giveaway for virtual event Who: Dell Technologies is the leader in digital transformation, providing digital technology solutions, products, and services to drive business success Need: A socially responsible item to be the homes of attendees of a virtual event.

Solution: 8 oz. soy, cleaning burning candles, branded with the Bell and Dell Technologies logos. The candles were handmade at the LIFT workshop in Chicago, where individuals with barriers to employed are hired to design, market, and produce luxe bath and spa goods.

A social impact product solution from HHPLIFT was exactly what Bell/Dell Technologies needed.

INDUSTRY

TECH

LogMeIn

Training Kit Item Who: Log Me In is a major provider of remote access software. .

Need: A unique and socially responsible item for their employee training kits.

Solution: Gourmet coffee that changes the lives of military veterans. This partner of HHP hires and trains unemployed veterans, and teaches them about the coffee industry. The veterans are paid a living wage, and are helped with housing, child care, and daily living expenses, so they can concentrate on bettering themselves and roasting great coffee.

A social impact product solution was exactly what Log Me In was looking for to meet and exceed their expectations for a high-quality and purposeful training kit item.

INDUSTRY

TECH

FLOURISH by K&H CONNECTION Conference Bag

Who: K&H Connection is a strategic consulting firm focused on payment technology specializing in stored value and pre paid products and services.

Need: A “Wow� conference bag that reflected their influential brand at their innovative branded currency conference, Flourish Solution: A green Admin tote with a zippered inside pocket with white embroidered with logo. Made from fishing netting from our partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

TECH

HP

Award Reception Gift Who: The Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) is a multinational IT company. They specialize in PCs, developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, networking hardware, designing software and delivering services.

Need: A socially responsible giveaway item in honor of their receipt of the Videomaker's Best Display of NAB 2018 Award. NAB is a gathering of the go-getters in media, entertainment, finance and advertising communities.

Solution: HHP’s Shuttle Bag, a durable and stylish messenger handmade in Cambodia from fishing netting.

It is the perfect carryall for a tech, travel, and more.

Proceeds provide free healthcare, daycare, a 13-month salary and more for the artisans who make the bag by hand.

This social impact products was the perfect solution, and is just some of many unique options available from HHP.

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TECH

HP

E-Store Item Who: : HP is a multinational information technology company that provides a wide variety of hardware components as well as software and related services to consumers, small, medium-sized business and large enterprises.

Need : A unique item with a social component and well as eco friendly. Item to be placed on companies eStore Solution: A journal made from upcycled plywood and recycled paper that was laser etched with HP logo. All hand made in Sir Lanka by severely disabled adults.

INDUSTRY Intel

Promotional Gift Who: A multinational technology company, Intel designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices.

Need: A unisex corporate gift to give away at a Intel event in Boston Massachusetts.

Solution: A Bordeaux and teal Travel Passport Wallet and Velcro Wallet with tone on tone embroidery of the Intel logo discreetly placed on the inside. These pieces are made from fishing and construction netting from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

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INDUSTRY

TECH

Intel

Hotel Room Drop Who: A multinational technology company, Intel designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices.

Need: Memorable and functional swag for conference attendees staying at the Gaylord Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

Solution: Embroidered computer sleeves from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Made from fishing and construction netting, proceeds from product sales provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

TECH

Intel

eStore / Retail Museum Store Who: A multinational technology company, Intel designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world's computing devices.

Need : An item to be placed on several platforms that have the Intel branding as well as a socially responsible component.

Solution: Embroidered small zippered pouch with attached key ring from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Made from fishing and construction netting, proceeds from product sales provide income to artisans and their families as well as free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

TECH

Google Inc. Retail Item

Who: Google Inc. is an American multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products.

Need: Unique, fun retail items that supported the Google brand and communicated their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Solution: An embroidered computer sleeve and tote made from fishing and construction netting from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

TECH

Cisco Systems Retail Item

Who: The largest networking company in the world, Cisco Systems is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures and sells networking equipment.

Need: Socially responsible, different items to offer their socially conscious (growing millennial) workforce.

Solution: Unique tech products from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Made from construction and fishing netting, proceeds from product sales support women artisans in Cambodia and provide free preschool and daycare for the women artisans and their children.

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TECH

HP

Gift Giving Program and eStore Who: HP is a multinational information technology company that provides a wide variety of hardware components as well as software and related services to consumers, small, medium-sized business and large enterprises.

Need: A socially responsible branded weekend bag to use as a traveling bag.

Solution: A gray large weekend travel bag and a laptop sleeve with black embroidery of the HP logo made from fishing and construction netting from HHP’s partner in Cambodia. Proceeds provide income to artisans and their families and free daycare and preschool for their children.

INDUSTRY

TRAVEL AND FAMILY Major Family Cruise Line Sponsorship Gift

Who: A leader in the family cruise segment, this company offers a variety of vacation itineraries aboard their signature cruise ships.

Need: A one-of-a-kind, socially responsible stateroom gift to commemorate the first time one of their cruise ships embarked from the port of New York.

Solution: A signature “porthole� clock imprinted with their artwork from HHP in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse. Proceeds provide education, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for youth and adults who are blind and visually impaired.

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INDUSTRY

TRAVEL AND FAMILY Major Family Cruise Line Passenger Gift

Who: A leader in the family cruise segment, this company offers a variety of vacation itineraries aboard their signature cruise ships.

Need: A unique stateroom gift that supported the company’s brand to commemorate its inaugural cruise from Miami.

Solution: A signature wall thermometer with their artwork from HHP in partnership with The Chicago Lighthouse.

Proceeds provide education, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for youth and adults who are blind and visually impaired.

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INDUSTRY Gift Solutions

Client Holiday Gift Who: Gift Solutions provides clients with solutions for a variety of needs, specializing in bulk gifting solutions, such as: Corporate Holiday Gifts, Event Swag Bags, Trade Show Giveaway Items and Bags, Golf and Sporting Events, Awards and Recognition Gifts for Top Company Sales/Producers, Hospitality Bags for Conference Attendees, Candidates for Job Recruiting, Wedding Guests, Thank You and Referral Gifts for Medical, Dental, Real Estate Offices.

Need : 550 holiday gifts were needed for banks, law firms a pharmaceutical company and a doctors office. These gifts were then shipped or hand delivered by Gift Solutions.

Solution: A 1lb tin of Lamb’s Farm Famous Butter cookies.

Hand made in the Chicago are by people with developmental delays