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Gifts In Kind International, the world’s leading charity in product philanthropy and the 7th largest nonprofit in the United States, provides its global network of 50,000 nonprofits with access to more than $676 million annually in product donations from leading manufacturers and retailers.

In 1999, Gifts In Kind International set four goals, the Decade Directions, to guide its services for nonprofits. Gifts In Kind International is committed to:

Technology for the Charitable Sector: Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the nonprofit sector through the application of technology. Donated and deeply discounted computer hardware and software, computer training, technology information, and office supplies help nonprofits increase productivity.

Community Services: Assisting nonprofits providing preventive health care, treatment and recovery services, support to the elderly, job training, and other health and human services through the provision of donations such as clothing, cosmetics, jewelry, and personal care products.

Community Rebuilding: Supporting nonprofits involved in community revitalization, provision of emergency shelter, low-income housing, and emergency relief with donations of building materials and supplies, house wares and other products.

Youth, Education and Sports: Supporting nonprofits involved in education, mentoring, daycare, sports, tutoring, and other services benefiting needy people under the age of 18 with donations of recreational equipment, educational materials, toys, books, and arts and craft supplies.