Promotional Products Companies Supporting Those Affected In Ukraine

Even in difficult times such as these, the work must go on. But rather than conducting “business as usual,” many companies in the promotional products industry have quickly moved to aid humanitarian efforts and soften the toll associated with the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Whether due to personal connections within the company, business generated from implications of the conflict, or simply stepping up to do the right thing, suppliers and distributors alike are donating to people affected by the Russian invasion. Here is a list of companies and how they are trying to do their part. We will update the list as we are made aware of new initiatives.

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AIM Smarter

The Philadelphia-based distributor has created a JustGiving fundraiser to raise money for the Disaster Emergency Committee to help with immediate needs in Ukraine. AIM Smarter (PPAI 23041, D12) says that it has a team of developers based in the city of Kharkiv whose lives have been turned upside down by the crisis. The company will be matching every dollar donated (with every $10, they will donate $5 up to $6,500.

Barker Specialty Company

The Connecticut-based distributor is partnering with Stackpole Moore Tyron to sell “STAND for Ukraine” t-shirts. Barker Specialty (PPAI 102001, D7) is donating all of the profits to World Central Kitchen to provide meals for Ukrainian refugees.

BELLA+CANVAS

The Los Angeles-based supplier and its sister company, Alo, are using their cargo planes to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees. BELLA+CANVAS (PPAI 304892, S6) and Alo are encouraging companies in the promotional products industry to donate and ship a specific items to their Maryland warehouse, where the supplier will get them to refugees affected by invasion of Ukraine, ASI reports.

California Tattoos

The supplier has created a donation pack of three temporary tattoos that promote the message of strength for Ukraine. California Tattoos (PPAI 111028, S5) will donate all the profits from the donation packs to United Help Ukraine.

Facilisgroup & alphabroder & Cap America & Next Level

In response to the urgent need in Ukraine, Facilisgroup (PPAI 493664) united with alphabroder (PPAI 156993, S16), Cap America (PPAI 111597, S10), and Next Level (PPAI 272027, S3) by creating shirts and t-shirts sold in the Facilis Cares program’s Ukraine PopUp. On April 28, the Facilisgroup announced they had exceeded its goal of $25,000 and had raised over $30,000. All funds have goneto World Central Kitchen to feed Ukrainians in need. The PopUp ends Thursday April 14.

Full Line Specialties, Inc.

Iryna Chernii, an employee of Full Line (PPAI 241269, D3), partnered with her church, Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, and SanMarCanada, who donated 500 t-shirts. Full Line’s screener printed the t-shirts at a significantly reduced cost to raise money for medical supplies through Help Us Help Ukraine. The cause is personal to Iryna, who left Ukraine for North America in 2007 and her sister and twin nieces were recently able to escape the war in Ukraine. Her brother-in-law has remained back in the area of conflict.

Gemline

The New England-based supplier has donated $125,000 to four different organizations helping Ukraine. Gemline (PPAI 113948, S11) has given financial aid to Save the Children, Corporate Aid for Ukraine, the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, and Doctors Without Borders.

Gill-line

Through April 30, the Kansas-based decal, label, and sign promotional product supplier is offering blue and yellow “Stand with Ukraine” stickers. The stickers have removable adhesive that makes them easy to place on a laptop or car, for example. For every order placed of the sticker, Gill (PPAI 114157, S11) will donate $50 to Care, which provides immediate emergency assistance to people in Ukraine.

Geiger

The Maine-based distributor has donated $25,000 to Doctors Without Borders and are matching all donations from Geiger Associates and Sales Partners up to an additional $25,000. Geiger (PPAI 105182, D12) has also raised $1,000 from their British employees for UK Red Cross, which the company then matched.

Gemline

The Massachusetts-based supplier has committed to donating at least $100,000 to humanitarian relief efforts benefitting Ukrainian refugees. To date, Gemline (PPAI 113948, S11) as donated $25,000 to Save the Children, $25,000 to Corporate Aid for Ukraine and $25,000 to Doctors Without Borders. It has also compiled a list of charities working to support Ukraine relief efforts

Grunt Style

The Texas-based distributor’s newest line of t-shirts show solidarity with Ukrainian resistance and raise money for Save Our Allies, which is working to set up field hospitals in Poland and Romania. Grunt Style (PPAI 736473, D3) will donate all the proceeds from the $24.95 statement t-shirt.

Hirsch Gift
The Houston-based supplier stepped up to bat for PromoCares’ #Ukraine4Good challenge. Hirsch Gift (PPAI 221823, S10) matched $2,500 of donations for Save the Children. Its participation in the challenge embodies the “Compassion Over Competition” mantra that PromoCares has established.

Hit Promotional Products

Teaming up with the company Blank2Branded, Hit Promotional Products (PPAI 113910, S13), donated blankets and bags that were distributed in refugee centers in Kiev, Ukraine and Rzeszow, Poland.

Maple Ridge Farms

The Wisconsin-based supplier has pledged to donate 10% of sales through April 30, 2022 to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund. The money donated by Maple Ridge Farms (PPAI 114165, S8) will prioritize innocent families, women and girls, and the elderly who are likely to suffer from the crisis.

Polyconcept North America

The supplier’s European counterpart, PF Concept, is based in Ukraine’s neighboring country, Poland, and 50 of those employees are Ukrainian. In solidarity with their colleagues and the people affected by the war, PCNA (PPAI 113079, S15) will be donating 1% of its March sales revenue to humanitarian relief efforts benefiting Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

PromoCares

Through their Compassion Over Competition program, the volunteer-driven group brought S&S Activewear, Chameleon Like, alphabroder | prime, and Vantage Apparel together along with donations from Gemlineto create a limited edition Ukraine4Good t-shirt included with a minimum $50 donation to Save the Children’s Ukrainian aid. The program has already raised over $50,000.

Quinn

The Pennsylvania-based flag and banner supplier reports an uptick in demand for flags that show support or solidarity for Ukraine. Quinn (PPAI 360359, S5) says that it is donating a percentage of the proceeds to relief efforts.

Redwood Classics Apparel

The Canadian supplier is donating 10% from every online sale to Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Relief Fund. Additionally, Redwood Classics Apparel (PPAI 696010, IS) is fundraising internally within their company, matching every donation made by their employees.

Showdown Displays

Showdown Displays (PPAI 254687, S11), has a factory and European headquarters in the nearby Czech Republic. Showdown reports that several team members in the facility have returned to their native Ukraine in recent weeks to defend their homeland. The company has made contributions to the Czech Republic chapter of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency, organizing aid for Ukraine. From their Minnesota-based headquarters, they are also donating the Ukraine Humanitarian Effort GoFundMe.

Terry Town

The California-based supplier Terry Town (PPAI 320911, S7) is donating 3% of the proceeds from the sale of their Kindly beach towel (BV1104 King Size Dobby Hem Velour Beach Towel) to the World Central Kitchen, which is assisting Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries.