ew York City’s two gift and home markets – NY NOW and Shoppe Object – have partnered with Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led national charitable organization, to host two August fundraising events in support of World Central Kitchen’s (WCK) emergency hunger relief efforts.

Ivystone CEO Doug Cofiell was honored with Gift for Life’s 2025 Industry Achievement Award during the 74th Annual Retailer Excellence Awards this week in Dallas, TX. 

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, today announced that its 12 GFL/NY NOW team members collectively have raised $42,357 for AIDS Walk NY.

Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team wrapped up another heartfelt edition of its “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser during the Spring 2025 High Point Market, raising $10,300 in support of World Central Kitchen’s ongoing hunger relief efforts.