Sunday, July 31, 2011

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Friday, July 29, 2011

League of Corporate Foundations - Corporate Social Responsibility Expo

This year's League of Corporate Foundation's CSR Expo with the theme “Taking CSR to new heights” was held on the 20 & 21 of July at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Attended by more than 70 corporations and corporate foundations it allowed like – minded people to examine CSR closely and find out about the new trends and practices concerning CSR.


Gifts & Graces shared Philippine Daily Inquirer's booth and gave away brochures and letters soliciting used tarps. It was an excellent opportunity to exhibit alongside foundations who are working towards the betterment of communities and contributing positively to nation-building.

On the last day of the expo, Metrobank Foundation, Inc held a turn over ceremony of certificates to their beneficiaries of which Gifts and Graces took part. Metrobank Foundation generously donated their used tarpaulin so that it could be turned by our partner marginalized communities into upcycled products that would supplement their livelihood programs.

Special thanks to Philippine Daily Inquirer for allowing us the exposure this expo provided and to Metrobank Foundation, Inc for their continued support of Gifts and Graces' and our partner communities.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Rainy Day Gear

It's that time of the year again that workers dread and students spend with their fingers crossed for classes to be suspended. That's right. Typhoon season is upon us again. Aside from the all important umbrella and the optional rain boots and rain coat, why don't you add some of our fair trade products to your list of rainy day gear?


Tarpaulin Shoe Bag
Are you one of those sensible office workers who wear rubber slippers or boots to work and change to pretty heels or dress shoes when you get to the office? Keep your office shoes from getting wet by putting it in this cute shoe bag made of upcycled tarpaulin. You can keep your rubber slippers here during work hours too!
 

Retaso Travel Set
Dress up your travel essentials while protecting it from getting wet. The Retaso travel set made of quality scrap fabric consists of a Luggage Tag, Passport Holder and Cheque Holder. Also available in Mangyan Cloth and Buri.

Tarp Sling Bag
Keep your things safe from the torrential downpour by putting them in this sling bag made of upcycled tarpaulin. Remember, tarpaulin is made to endure any weather condition and this bag will keep your hands free to hold an umbrella up. Stylish and practical.
Bamboo Candles
Typhoon season also unfortunately is synonymous to black out time. Be prepared with these beautiful bamboo candles. Awesome house decor and excellent source of light when the power fails. Of course, you can opt for our eco-friendly soy candles.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Corporate Giveaway 2011

Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation will be participating at the Corporate Giveaways 2011!




Come to A.Venue Antel Lifestyle City, Makati Ave., Makati City from July 6-8 from 10AM - 6PM. Drop by booth 145 to see Gifts and Graces' product offerings for this year.


Answer our short survey about your preferences on corporate giveaways. Talk to us about how you want your products customized and packaged and place your order! 




Support Gifts and Graces and become a company that gives marginalized communities a hand up not a hand out!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Market! Market! Tarp Bag Promo

Market! Market! Tarp Bag Promo

In 2008, Market! Market! In Bonifacio Global City, launched their highly successful tarp bag project where Market! Market shoppers get the chance to win one-of-a-kind upcycled tarpaulin totes. This promotion earned Market! Market! Prestigious accolades and recognition for their concern for the environment and support of livelihood programs through its partnership with Gifts and Graces Fair Trade Foundation.

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines awarded Market! Market! In 2009 and 2010 with an Anvil Award of Merit for Public Relations under the Community Engagement category. For the same promotion they garnered honor as ICSC Finalist 2009, Tambuli Awards Bronze Winner 2009 and recognition at the Philippine Quill Awards.

Gifts and Graces continues its successful partnership with Market! Market! by tapping five of our partner marginalized communities to produce the upcycled totes made from Market! Market!'s donated tarpaulin.


Be one with Market! Market! And Gifts and Graces in our commitment to environmental concern and economic sustainability for underprivileged communities. For the whole month of July, you can avail yourself of these tarp tote bags by visiting Market! Market!and presenting P2,000 single or accumulated receipts or you can buy one for P75.00 when you present P500 single or accumulated receipts.