Press Release Archive

October 12, 2021 — After the success of Gift for Life’s “Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good.” fundraising campaigns during events in 2021, and in honor of World Food Day, Gift for Life has extended its commitment to World Central Kitchen (WCK) and its crisis-related food insecurity programs through 2022. Gift for Life, the industry’s […]

September 24, 2021 — Gift for Life today announced a partnership with Clarion Events Gift & Souvenir Portfolio to extend its successful “Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good” fundraising campaign across four Clarion Events managed trade shows – Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show, Ocean City Resort Gift Expo, Smoky Mountain Gift Show and […]

September 7, 2021 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that the Las Vegas edition of its “Feed the Hungry. Feel the Good.” fundraising campaign yielded nearly $28,000 for World Central Kitchen, an organization which distributes individually packaged, fresh meals in communities that need support during […]

July 27, 2021 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that its “Feed the Hungry – Feel the Good” fundraiser yielded nearly $50,000 for World Central Kitchen, an organization which distributes individually packaged, fresh meals in communities that need support during times of crisis. The campaign, […]

July 12, 2021 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced today that Sarah Mount, of Juniper by International Market Centers (IMC), has joined its board of directors. As Vice President of Marketing, Sarah leads a newly-created marketing team focused on the promotion of Juniper – IMC’s […]

June 7, 2021 — International Market Centers (IMC) today announced its sponsorship of Gift for Life’s “Feed the Hungry – Feel the Good” fundraiser for World Central Kitchen’s COVID-related hunger relief efforts with a commitment to match donations up to $10,000 from participants in its Atlanta Market (July 13-19) and Las Vegas Market (August 22-26). […]

May 7, 2021 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, today announced that global trend ambassador Patti Carpenter will be honored with its 2021 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ 70th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards (REA), taking place virtually on Tuesday, August 3. Now in its […]

April 19, 2021 – Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, is teaming-up with NY NOW and DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) for AIDS Walk New York 2021. The 2021 event, which will be held virtually due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns on Sunday, May 16, will feature […]

March 19, 2021 – Gift for Life is partnering with Home Textiles Today magazine to launch a new text-to-donate campaign as part of Home Textiles Market Week, a virtual New York Home Fashions Market, March 22-25, 2021 sponsored by HTT and the Home Fashion Products Association.  All donations will benefit COVID food relief efforts undertaken […]

(NEW YORK, NY, FEBRUARY 2021) — Forty One Madison, Gift For Life and Adam Glassman, creative director of Oprah and 2021 honorary chair for Gift For Life, have teamed up to host a virtual #TableTogether benefit for God’s Love We Deliver, an organization that cooks and home-delivers medically tailored meals to New Yorkers living with […]

February 12, 2021 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today a transition in leadership, effective immediately, following the election of new officers. Cole Daugherty takes over as chair of the board, replacing Matthew Katzenson who served in that role since 2017; and Ari Lowenstein is the newly elected […]

January 15, 2021 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announces that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will serve as its honorary chair and spokesperson through 2021. “I am thrilled to be contributing to Gift For Life’s mission and their fundraising for DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation […]

November 18, 2020 — Through a generous DIFFA matching grant, every donation to Gift for Life’s Text-to- Give campaign will be doubled through December 31. Launched in connection with NY NOW’s Digital Market, the current campaign benefits SAGE, the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and […]

Gift for Life is launching a new text-to-give campaign as part of NY NOW’s first-ever Digital Market, October 3-7, 2020.  All donations will benefit SAGE, the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders. “We are proud to partner with NY NOW to make aging […]

September 22, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that its third annual Text-to-Give campaign raised nearly $7,000 for A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS agency in Dallas serving women (aged 13+) and their families impacted by HIV/AIDS with counseling, peer […]

August 10, 2020 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced today that Tim Hart of Emerald Expositions has joined its board of directors. Tim is Senior Vice President of the Retail Group at Emerald and is responsible for NY NOW and American Handcrafted. Prior to Emerald, […]

July 16, 2020 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, today announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will appear in a special “Countdown to the REAs” webinar on Tuesday, August 4. Hosted by Gifts & Decorative Accessories, the session will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the […]

June 23, 2020 — Gift for Life is once again collaborating with Gifts & Decorative Accessories to continue its text-to-give campaign in connection with the 69th annual Retailer Excellence Awards. Donations, which are being accepted now through the virtual event on Thursday, August 6, will directly benefit A Sister’s Gift Women’s Center (ASG), the first stand-alone HIV/AIDS […]

Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, is teaming-up with DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) and NY NOW to engage the gift, home and design communities in the support of 2020 AIDS Walk New York. All proceeds raised by the Gift for Life/DIFFA/NY NOW team will benefit […]

March 6, 2020 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced today that Cole Daugherty of Dallas Market Center has been elected as Gift for Life Vice Chair and Meg Estevez of Emerald Expositions has joined its board of directors. “On behalf of our energetic and very […]

DALLAS, TX, February 24, 2020 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, today announced that Adam Glassman, creative director of O, The Oprah Magazine, will be honored with its 2020 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 69th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Wednesday, June 24, […]

ATLANTA – January 22, 2020 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announces the historic results of its 28th annual fundraiser, Party for Life. The event raised $232,000 in support of DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS on Wednesday, January 15 at Atlanta’s iconic Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The event’s honorary […]

ATLANTA – December 30, 2019 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announces the launch of the silent auction in support of its 28th annual fundraiser, Party for Life. The annual event will be held for the first time in Atlanta on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at […]

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (November 27, 2019) – NY NOW®, the definitive Market for Home, Gift, Handmade + Lifestyle, announced today that NY NOW Cares has partnered with Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, to help support its mission of raising awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS organizations nationwide.  NY NOW Cares […]

ATLANTA – October 18, 2019 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announces that celebrity designer and style expert Thom Filicia will serve as its honorary chair and spokesperson through September 2020. “The work that DIFFA and Gift for Life do in the fight against AIDS is so important for […]

ATLANTA – October 1, 2019 – Gift for Life’s annual fundraiser, Party for Life, is moving to Atlanta for its 2020 celebration, to be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Highlights of the event’s first-ever hosting outside of New York City include a guest appearance […]

LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (August 12, 2019) – Las Vegas Market announced today that its ninth annual “Up on the Roof” Gift for Life fundraiser generated $16,000 for DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS. A record crowd of home and gift industry representatives enjoyed a presentation by special guest Kathy Ireland and a silent auction of […]

July 22, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that pre-event Silent Auction bidding is now open for 15 Kathy Ireland® licensed home products and Las Vegas-themed prize packages online at https://UpontheRoof2019.givesmart.com. The Silent Auction is being held in connection with Las Vegas Market’s 9th annual “Up on […]

July 16, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, is collaborating with Progressive Business Media (PBM) and its Gifts and Decorative Accessories brand to continue its successful “text-to-give” campaign in connection with the 2019 Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs).  Donations, which are being accepted now through the event on Sunday, […]

June 28, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced that Anne McGilvray, founder of the eponymous sales agency, will be honored during the 28th annual Party for Life. The event will take place in a new location—Atlanta—on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. McGilvray will be presented with Gift for […]

May 28, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) team raised more than $30,000 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS, including a generous $5,000 grant from DIFFA). This year marked the […]

April 23, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced that Rifle Paper Co. will be honored with its 2019 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 68th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 11, 2019, in New York City. The […]

January 21, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that a range of Silent Auction items – including exclusive travel packages and unique gift and home décor products donated by leading suppliers – are live online now through the 27th annual Party For Life on Monday, February 4, […]

Jan. 4, 2019 – Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today a new cause marketing partnership with Laura Janelle. Beginning at the winter 2019 edition of the Atlanta International Gift & Home Market, proceeds from the sale of the company’s Mantra Scarf will benefit DIFFA: Design Industries […]

Dec. 12, 2018 – With the help of Gift for Life, this week DIFFA National, headquartered in New York City, granted $285,000 to 26 organization nationwide providing treatment, direct care and prevention education services to people living with HIV/AIDS. DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), which is comprised of four national chapters including Chicago, Dallas, […]

Dec. 13, 2018 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that five fabulous travel packages – to destinations in Italy, Belize, Florida Keys, California Wine Country and to the 2019 U.S. Open Golf Tournament – will be offered for Silent Auction during its 27th annual Party For Life fundraiser on […]

November 26, 2019 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced a new World AIDS Day partnership with Clarion UX – manager of the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, taking place December 2-5 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, SC, and Chavez for Charity. On […]

November 14, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that two of its beneficiaries – LIFELINE for Feeding America and DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS – will be the recipients of funds raised through NY NOW Cares, a new initiative which fosters community between market registrants and noteworthy […]

November 9, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced that Diana Park’s Seattle Sample Sale, taking place through the end of the year, will be the final edition of the successful semi-annual event. The 2018 sample sale, open to the public, begins November 17, at 2611 NW […]

September 24, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, will honor Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Co-Founder of Vera Bradley, during the 27th annual Party for Life, Monday, February 4, in New York City.  At the evening event, to be held during NY NOW, the market for home, lifestyle & gift, Baekgaard will […]

September 20, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced today that Ari Lowenstein and Michelle Manningham have joined its board of directors. “These new board members will bring an infusion of energy and industry knowledge to our board,” said George Kacic, chair of the Gift […]

  August 20, 2018 — A first-ever “text-to-give” campaign launched by Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, in collaboration with Progressive Business Media (PBM) generated nearly $7,000 in contributions.  The fundraising campaign debuted at the 2018 Retailer Excellence Awards, an event at which Gift for Life also presented its 2018 […]

July 13, 2018 — The ninth-annual ICON HONORS celebrated global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. Staged at AmericasMart® Atlanta on July 12, ICON HONORS guests celebrated the achievements of the best of the best in the home and gift […]

June 13, 2018—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, is collaborating with Progressive Business Media (PBM)  and its Gifts and Decorative Accessories brand to launch its first-ever “text-to-give” campaign in connection with the 2018 Retailer Excellence Awards (REAs).  Donations, which are being accepted now through the event on Sunday, August 12, […]

May 25, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $27,000 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS, including a generous $5,000 grant from DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS). Additional donations, […]

May 16, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced that Blue Q will be honored with the Gift for Life 2018 Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 67th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 12, 2018, in New York City. The award, […]

May 1, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, announced today that Julie and Matt McCallum, Esther Ossei-Anto, Teddy Pekalski and Lenise Willis — have joined its board of directors. “These new board members bring a wealth of industry talent to our ranks,” said George Kacic, […]

March 1, 2018 — For the seventh consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity fundraiser in New York City on Sunday, May 20 – the opening day of the Show. […]

February 12, 2018— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that its 26th annual Party for Life raised more than $225,000 for AIDS treatment and prevention. The annual event, which benefits DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, raised record funds at its event in New York City on Monday, February […]

January 29, 2018—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that more than 35 auction items – including luxury experiences and unique gift and home décor products donated by leading suppliers – are live now and available through February 1 and then in-person at the 26th annual Party For Life on […]

January 23, 2018 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today the preliminary list of sponsors for its 26th annual Party For Life on Monday, Feb. 5, in New York City. To date, leading companies have committed a total of $203,000 in support for the social event and fundraiser that will […]

October 23, 2017 – The U.S. gift and home furnishings industry is responding to the essential needs of people affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the California wildfires with LIFELINE, a national program to fund food and water provisions organized by Gift For Life and AmericasMart® Atlanta. Contributions will be distributed to people in […]

August 29, 2017 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, will honor Trevor Cohen, president and CEO of Giftcraft, during the 26th annual Party for Life, Monday, February 5, in New York City at a new location, Stage 48. Cohen will be awarded Gift for Life’s Chuck Yancy Lifetime Achievement […]

Aug. 17, 2017 — Las Vegas Market announced today that its seventh annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser netted a record-breaking $15,735 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ sole charitable organization. Some 500+ supporters attended the annual industry soiree, which featured special guest Donny Osmond, a silent auction of […]

May 3, 2017 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced the Beekman Boys will be honored with the Gift for Life 2017 Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 66th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 20, 2017, in New York City. The award, […]

July 17, 2017 – Las Vegas Market has announced that Donny Osmond, celebrity entertainer, former teen heartthrob and home products licensor, will serve as a live auctioneer at its 7th annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser benefiting Gift For Life, on Monday, July 31, 2017, at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market.  In addition to live […]

Gift for Life has announced that industry veterans Doug Self, Russ Jones, Deb Swisher, and Chad Howard have joined its board of directors. “These new board members are true industry leaders with a wealth of talent,” said George Kacic, chair of the Gift for Life Board. “We are honored to welcome them and to put them […]

Gift For Life recently unveiled its new ad campaign, created by Whereoware. The ads, which feature the faces and company names of Gift For Life’s strong community of  industry supporters, will run through 2017 and 2018 in upcoming issues of industry publications and directories that are donating space to support the organization. The series will feature regular […]

Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 7th annual “Up on the Roof” fundraiser benefiting Gift For Life, the sole national charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, on Monday, July 31, 2017, during the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, July 30-August 3, 2017. Tickets for the event, which […]

March 30, 2017 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today a transition in leadership, effective immediately, following the election of new officers. George Kacic takes over as chair of the board, replacing Frank Joens who served in the role since 2015; and Matt Katzenson is the newly elected vice […]

March 6, 2017 — For the sixth consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity fundraiser in New York City on Sunday, May 21  – the opening day of the Show.  The […]

February 14, 2017 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced that its 25th Anniversary Party for Life fundraiser raised $225,000+ for AIDS treatment and prevention. The annual event, which benefitted DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, drew a record 500+ attendees to The Boathouse in New York City’s Central Park […]

Jan. 31, 2017 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that more than 40 auction items – including luxury experiences and unique gift and home décor products donated by leading suppliers – will be offered during the 25th annual Party For Life on Monday, February 6, in New York […]

December 14, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has announced the launch of a new cause marketing program led by three gift companies – all with owners under the age of 40. Ann Page, Duke Cannon Supply Co and The Urban Agriculture Company each have pledged to donate $1,500 to […]

December 5, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, has launched a new website in conjunction with its 25the anniversary. The site, which presents information about Gift for Life’s founding in 1992 through present day fundraising initiatives and its support of DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is available […]

ATLANTA, December 1, 2016 — A spectacular new venue, new features and new beneficiaries mark the third-annual staging of Party on Peachtree 2017, the Atlanta January Market’s hottest ticket and the largest event of the U.S. winter home and gift show calendar.  Party on Peachtree 2017 moves to the celebrated Capital City Club where a capacity […]

October 3, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole charitable organization, has received a donation of $5,000 from Archipelago Botanicals, the home fragrance, bath and body products supplier, through an exclusive cause marketing program conducted during the 2016 tradeshow season. Archipelago Botanicals partnered with Gift for Life to donate […]

September 27, 2016—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, will celebrate 25 years of fighting AIDS at its 2017 Party for Life, Monday, February 6, in New York City. As part of the evening’s festivities, Jan van der Lande of Kikkerland Design will be awarded Gift for Life’s Chuck Yancy Lifetime […]

September 19, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that industry editors Dayna Fields and Kat Krassner have joined its board of directors. Dayna Fields is a first time Gift for Life board member while Kathy Krassner is returning to the leadership team. Dayna Fields […]

August 19, 2016 — Las Vegas Market announced today that its sixth annual “Up on the Roof” gala raised $9,500 to benefit Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home décor industries’ leading charitable organization. The fundraiser, widely recognized as a hallmark of the Summer Las Vegas Market, drew nearly 300 supporters to its 2016 […]

LAS VEGAS, July 13, 2016 — Las Vegas Market announced today that it will host its 6th annual “Up on the Roof” gala charity event benefiting Gift For Life, the sole national charitable organization for the gift, stationery and home décor industries, on Monday, August 1, during the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, July 31-August […]

March 18, 2016 — For the fifth consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity fundraiser in New York City on Sunday, May 15 – the opening day of the Show. […]

March 21, 2016— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members. New members are Kim Wahlberg of the Kimberly Wahlberg Company and Caitlin Kelly of Whereoware. “These new members bring strong […]

May 3, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced Chavez for Charity will be honored with the Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 65th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 21, 2016, in New York City. The award […]

May 20, 2016 — Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $28,300 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS. With a generous $5,000 matching grant from DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), the […]

October 7, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charity, has partnered with the Retail Design Institute of NY to create a holiday pop-up shop to be built and operated in Chelsea this December.  Gift and home décor product donations are needed from the industry, for the student competition determining the store […]

October 13, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today it will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) auction held during the organization’s annual Bridgeway Collaborative Conference, November 10-12, 2015, in Austin, TX. On the evening of Wednesday, November 11, a GHTA evening […]

November 10, 2015— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of three new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to 27 members.  New members are Scott Kramer and Randi Mohr of NY NOW, the Market for HOME, LIFESTYLE + GIFT, and Ilene Shaw […]

November 30, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today an extension of its partnership with Chavez for Charity, a leading fashion accessories company combining style with support of charitable causes.  In connection with World AIDS Day 2015, 25% of the gross profit from the sales of Chavez for Charity’s […]

May 3, 2016—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced Chavez for Charity will be honored with the Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 65th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 21, 2016, in New York City. The award recognizes overall […]

May 20, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ leading charitable organization, has announced Tom Mirabile will be honored with the Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award during Gifts and Decorative Accessories’ 64th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards, taking place on Sunday, August 16, 2015, in New York City. The award recognizes overall excellence and […]

March 21, 2016— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members.  New members are Kim Wahlberg of the Kimberly Wahlberg Company and Caitlin Kelly of Whereoware. “These new members bring strong […]

March 4, 2016—For the fifth consecutive year, Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ sole national charitable organization, has partnered with the National Stationery Show (NSS) to participate in AIDS Walk New York, a charity fundraiser in New York City on Sunday, May 15  – the opening day of the Show.  The […]

June 3, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that the Gift For Life/National Stationery Show team raised more than $27,700 for men, women, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS.  With a generous $5,000 matching grant from DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS), the team is […]

January 26, 2016—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today that more than 40 auction items – including luxury experiences such as a 7-night stay for four at St. James’ Club in Antigua, a VIP wine tasting and tour for four at the Alexander Valley Vindyards and tickets to current Broadway […]

January 15, 2016—Gift for Life, the gift, stationery and home decor industries’ leading charitable organization, announced today that more than $155,000 in sponsorship has been pledged to date for its 24th Annual Party for Life, taking place Monday, February 1, at New York City’s Central Park Boathouse.  The robust, and growing, list of sponsors includes […]

ATLANTA, July 10, 2015—The sixth-annual ICON HONORS celebrated the best in global innovation as top achievers and superior achievements were recognized on the most anticipated and important night in the home and gift industry. As a centerpiece of The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market®, the July 9 event attracted a capacity audience of […]

February 16, 2015— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced that its Party for Life fundraiser raised $200,000 for AIDS treatment and prevention.  The 24th annual event, which benefitted Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA), drew a record 500+ attendees to The Boathouse in New York City’s Central Park on Monday, […]

February 10, 2015— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, announced today its Party for Life event raised more than $200,000. The 23rd annual event was held on Monday, February 2 at The Boathouse in Central Park in New York City and welcomed hundreds of attendees.   “No other industry event combines […]

December 17, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole national charity, announced today that a Holiday Pop-Up Shop created by the Retail Design Institute New York Chapter (RDI) raised nearly $8,000 for DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, Gift for Life’s sole beneficiary.  Nearly 40 gift and home industry suppliers and designers donated […]

August 6, 2015—Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, announced today that three industry leaders—Suzy Batiz of Poo-Pourri®, Howard Henschel of The Norman Group, and Arun Agarwal of Nextt—will be honored during Gift for Life’s 24th Annual Party for Life, taking place Monday, February 1 in New York City. Suzy Batiz, […]

April 21, 2015— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ charitable organization, has announced new leadership and new board members. Frank Joens takes over as chairperson of the board, replacing Stu Teller who had served in that role since 2012. Joens is currently senior vice president and general manager of the LA Mart in […]