K.I.D.S. actively participates in leading industry trade shows to promote its mission and activities, enlist new product donors, acknowledge the contributions of companies and recognize the important leadership of individuals.
The collection of display merchandise from exhibitors at the conclusion of trade shows is an important and ongoing source of product donations for K.I.D.S. Exhibitors avoid having to pack and ship goods while K.I.D.S. procures hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of product annually for social service agencies in show cities.
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ABC Kids Expo
The ABC Kids Expo, held annually in Las Vegas, is the sole and most important trade show for the juvenile industry. In both 2007 and 2008, $400,000 worth of product collected by K.I.D.S. from show exhibitors was distributed to needy children in the area |
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MAGIC Marketplace
In February and August, the fashion industry gathers in Las Vegas at the MAGIC Marketplace, the leading show for buyers and sellers of men's, women's and children's apparel and accessories. MAGIC International generously donates booth space and promotional support to help K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers secure merchandise donations. During the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, show organizers helped generate more than $3 million worth of products for this devastated region in need. |
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Toy Fair
American International Toy Fair is the largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere. In cooperation with the Toy Industry Foundation and with the help of some 70 volunteers, K.I.D.S. collected more than $400,000 worth of toys and educational games at the February 2008 show. The products were distributed to the families of our armed forces through Operation Homefront, which provides support and services to military families on bases around the country. |
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Children’s Club
Four times a year -- January, March, August and October – ENK International Trade Events presents the Children’s Club trade show in New York City. ENK has generously provided K.I.D.S. with space at the show to reach potential new donors of children’s apparel and accessories and distributed our materials to every exhibitor allowing us to raise awareness among a key category of product donors. |
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