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By Cheryl Sina

There are more than 2 million U.S. nonprofits opens in new window working to improve their communities and make the world a better place. For each organization, raising awareness is vital—whether to recruit volunteers, attract donors or build broader support. Read how these 4imprint one by one^® grant recipients used nonprofit promotional products to power their missions and make a lasting impact.

Feeding hungry neighbors

Share the Table opens in new window has worked to combat food insecurity in North Carolina’s Onslow and Pender counties since 2010. It operates a client-choice food pantry, which features a grocery store-like setup where clients choose their own items as opposed to receiving a prepacked bag or box. The organization also hosts a weekly community meal, high school food closet and backpack program for elementary and middle school students.

A one by one grant provided branded notebooks, which were given as thank-you gifts to volunteers who make Share the Table’s impact possible. The team of about 120 make the annual distribution of 620,000 pounds of food a reality.

Connecting children with their local library

Mars Area Public Library opens in new window has helped inform, educate and entertain Mars, Pennsylvania, community members for more than 70 years. Powered by volunteers, library programming includes book and board game clubs, author events and community conversations, plus activities for teens and children.

A one by one grant provided branded plastic bags for a celebration of National Read Across America^® Day. The bags helped keep approximately 550 students’ belongings—including library cards, scavenger hunt sheets and books—together and organized during the event.

Raising awareness for a partner animal shelter

Ambassadors of Hoke County Animals opens in new window was launched in 2024 by four women with a passion for animals and a drive to help their local animal shelter. Hoke County, North Carolina, is a heavily rural area where abandonments and strays are common. The Ambassadors group sprung up to help in a variety of ways, including by sharing social media content and hosting pet vaccination and microchipping events.

A one by one grant provided hand sanitizer, which was given to residents at a community event. The promotional giveaways were used to raise awareness for Hoke County Animal Shelter and, in the long run, help more animals find loving homes.

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Getting critical supplies to families in need

Beantown Diaper Bank opens in new window raises money, runs diaper drives, and purchases and distributes diapers to partners in the greater Boston area. Partners include food pantries, homeless shelters, early education centers and domestic abuse programs. Its efforts helped get close an estimated 160,000 diapers to families in need in 2024.

A one by one grant provided water bottles and notebooks that were given as gifts to the many dedicated volunteers who assist Beantown Diaper Bank in carrying out its mission. Each month, volunteers help move about 30,000 diapers from storage to distribution sites.

Interested in nonprofit swag items to raise brand awareness?

If you are employed by or serve on the board of directors of a 501(c)(3) charity, accredited school or religious organization, and are working hard to improve your community, we want to help. Visit onebyone.4imprint.com opens in new window to learn how to receive in-kind nonprofit promotional products.

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