Lawrence, MA (November 28, 2023) – On this Giving Tuesday, Gemline proudly announces that they have donated over $150,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in 2023. Earlier this year, the company announced their partnership with two leading national non-profit organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and One Tree Planted and a commitment to donating significant funds to both organizations. As we celebrate the spirit of giving, we invite you to join Gemline in supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America and One Tree Planted. Your contribution today will truly make a meaningful difference.

This dedication to charitable giving is a main component of Gemline's betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility program. Betterway provides the framework for how Gemline makes a positive impact on society and promotes a better world through environmental stewardship, charitable giving, diversity, equity and inclusion leadership and ethical business practices. It establishes the Company’s path forward as a purpose-driven leader using the three pillars of the program: People, Planet and Product.

In 2023, Gemline has donated over $500,000 USD in cash and in-kind donations to charitable causes including health and wellness programs, housing and human welfare programs, and leadership activities in their local community of Lawrence, MA, one of the largest gateway cities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

“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. “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.”

“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.”

About Gemline

Founded in 1958, Gemline is an award-winning, design-centric supplier providing high-quality branded products to the promotional products industry. Gemline is ranked as the 12th largest industry supplier and 5th largest hard goods supplier by the Advertising Specialty Institute. The Company’s product line consists of a wide range of gourmet food and lifestyle gifts, electronics, bags, coolers, drinkware, stationery, and writing instruments. In addition to its strong portfolio of house brands and Gemline-branded products, the Company offers high-quality retail brands such as American Tourister®, Anker, Be Home®, CORKCICLE®, Courant, Cuisinart®, Cuisinart® Outdoor Grilling, govino®, Igloo®, Moleskine®, MiiR®, Modern Sprout®, New Balance®, Osprey®, Out of the Ocean®, Out of the Woods®, Paper Mate®, Parker®, Samsonite®, Sharpie®, Slowtide, VSSL®, Waterman® and W&P. Gemline is a registered trademark of The Gem Group, Inc. For more information about Gemline, visit the Company’s website at www.gemline.com or 1-800-800-3200. Find Gemline on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,200 Clubs serve 3.3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).