ADVISORY/Gifts in Kind International Readies to Serve Nonprofits Responding to Hurricane Isabel; Local Programs Throughout the Eastern Seaboard To Provide Emergency Relief

Business Wire, Sept 17, 2003

News Editors/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Gifts in Kind International

WHO:    Gifts in Kind International, the world leader in product
        philanthropy
        Alexandria, VA

WHAT:   Gifts In Kind International's local programs are preparing to
        distribute top quality inventory to nonprofits assisting with
        emergency relief efforts.

        Products Available To Nonprofit Agencies Include:

        --  Personal care products including lotions, deodorant,
            shaving cream, aftershave gel, razors, and cosmetics

        --  Clothing including sweaters, socks, t-shirts, shoes, men's
            and womens' wear, maternity clothes, baby and children's
            wear

        --  Oral hygiene products including electric toothbrushes and
            dental floss

        --  Cleaning supplies and batteries

        --  Children's toys and books

        --  Assorted Housewares

    Note: Many other products will be distributed as they are made
                              available.

INFORMATION/REQUEST NUMBER FOR NONPROFITS: (703) 836-2121

NOTE TO REPORTERS: AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO YOUR AUDIENCE, WE ASK THAT YOU INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT GIFTS IN KIND INTERNATIONAL'S AVAILABLE PRODUCTS AND OUR INFORMATION NUMBER IN YOUR COVERAGE OF HURRICANE ISABEL AS FREQUENTLY AS POSSIBLE. TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW WITH A GIFTS IN KIND SPOKESPERSON PLEASE CONTACT VICTORIA MECHLIN AT (703) 299-7572 OR MIKE KELLY AT (703) 299-7528.

Gifts In Kind International (www.giftsinkind.org.) is the world's leading charity in product philanthropy and the 8th largest charity in the United States. Its network of 400-plus affiliates provides nonprofits access to millions of dollars annually in product and service donations, including nearly $800 million in 2002. Gifts In Kind International operates at less than 1 percent of the fair market value of products donated, making it one of the most cost-efficient charities in the world.