Sustainability November 28, 2023
The Bright Side: Gemline Donates More Than $150,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs
The effort is part of the Top 40 supplier’s corporate social responsibility program.
A Top 40 supplier is celebrating its philanthropic efforts this Giving Tuesday.
Gemline (asi/56070) announced that it donated more than $150,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2023.
“We are thrilled to have this support as we provide kids and teens with the resources and experiences they need to reach their full potential,” said Chad Hartman, national vice president of corporate partnerships and engagement for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “By partnering with companies like Gemline that share a passion for serving the next generation, we will continue to make a greater impact in the lives of children across the country.”
The national nonprofit, founded in 1860, is dedicated to providing life skills to community youth through mentorship and advocacy.
“As a company, we believe in the importance of investing in the next generation and providing them with opportunities to thrive,” stated Jonathan Isaacson, executive chair of Gemline and a member of the Counselor Power 50 list. “Our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America reflects our dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of children and teens across the nation, and we are excited to see the transformative effects of our contribution.”
This year, Gemline also announced a partnership with One Tree Planted, to give back to reforestation efforts around the world.
Both initiatives are part of Gemline’s betterway corporate social responsibility program, which includes environmental stewardship, charitable giving, diversity, equity and inclusion leadership, and ethical business practices. Additionally, Gemline contributed more than $500,000 in cash and donations to health and wellness programs, housing and human welfare programs, and leadership activities in Lawrence, MA, where the company is based.
In 2022, Isaacson was recognized by the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center for his efforts to get more than 70 million pieces of PPE to vulnerable communities around the country during the COVID pandemic, including the GLFHC.
With 2022 North American promo products revenue of $151 million, Gemline ranked 12th on Counselor’s most recent list of the largest suppliers in the industry.
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