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The United Way Gifts in Kind Center (GIKC) solicits and collects donated merchandise and materials for redistribution to local nonprofit health and human service agencies and school PTAs.
In addition to providing an outlet for tax-deductible business donations, the center provides agencies access to much-needed goods at greatly reduced costs, thereby increasing their economic efficiency — something Heart of Florida United Way continually strives to do.
How Businesses Can Help
If you or your company has a surplus of office supplies, cleaning products, home improvement supplies, household goods or other new items, you can help support local nonprofit agencies by arranging a large-scale, in-kind donation.
You can use our online tool to view agencies' needs and then donate directly to the agency of your choice through the Direct Referral option.
Another option is to electronically post surplus items or inventory you'd like to contribute.
How Agencies Can Join
Review the Gifts in Kind Center Program Membership Guide
Complete the United Way Gifts in Kind Center Application.
Provide a copy of 501(c) 3 documentation from the Internal Revenue Service.
Only approved staff from member agencies can request GIKC items. Appointments to visit the center can be made by phone. Agencies can also submit a Gifts in Kind Center Order Form and fax it to (407) 244-2802. Excel spreadsheet request forms, available from GIKC staff, can also be submitted electronically.
Check Latest GIKC Inventory
To view a current list of inventory items, (updated Aug 23, 2010), click here.
For additional information about donating or requesting items, contact the United Way Gifts in Kind Center at (407) 429-2232 or
e-mail GIKC@HFUW.org.
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