PPB February 2020

PCNA Donates Four Busloads Of Toys To Kids In December, employees from Polyconcept North America (PCNA), parent company of industry supplier brands Leed’s (PPAI 112361, S13), Bullet (PPAI 113079, S12), Journalbooks (PPAI 110769, S10) and Trimark (PPAI 198982, S10), donated four school busloads of toys during the annual 96.1 KISS FM Stuff-A-Bus event, which benefits the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program. Twenty-five PCNA employees, including Polyconcept CEO Neil Ringel, delivered more than 1,000 toys on 13 pallets. The donation was reportedly one of the largest in the history of the annual holiday event. Geiger Steps Up For Local Nonprofits On Giving Tuesday On December 3, Geiger celebrated Giving Tuesday by donating to local nonprofits in the Lewiston, Maine, community, where it is headquartered. Geiger associates donated 1,165 pairs of new socks and 753 pairs of new underwear as part of the first Toasty Toes & Tushies clothing drive. These were donated to The Store Next Door Project at Lewiston High School, part of the McKinney‐Vento Homeless Education Program, and Kaydenz Kitchen, also based in Lewiston. “This cause is immensely important,” says Jo‐an Lantz, MAS, president and CEO of Geiger. “The need for basics (socks and undergarments) is great because so many of us don’t think to donate them. I am very proud of the generosity of our associates. Participating in Giving Tuesday with this drive has had a profound impact on us all.” | FEBRUARY 2020 | 87 CONNECT