Product Donors

Associations

K.I.D.S. is proud to partner with leading trade associations whose members come together to generously serve the needs of children and their families.

American Apparel & Footwear Association

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) is the national trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn product companies, and their suppliers serving the global market. The AAFA president is Chairman of the K.I.D.S. Board and the association has provided visibility for K.I.D.S. through its extensive communications network. In 2008, K.I.D.S. was the charity recipient of funds donated at the AAFA’s annual American Image Awards gala.

All Baby & Child, Inc.

All Baby & Child, Inc. (ABC) is a national association representing the nation’s leading independently owned and operated juvenile product specialty stores. The president of ABC is a member of the K.I.D.S. Board and the association provides major financial support, exhibit space at its annual trade show and encouragement of its members to donate new juvenile products, which otherwise would be excess inventory.

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc.

The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JPMA) is a national trade organization representing 95% of the $7.3 billion industry that manufactures and/or imports infant products such as cribs, car seats, strollers, bedding, and a wide range of accessories and decorative items. The President of JPMA is a member of the K.I.D.S. Board and JPMA provides financial, trade show and outreach support.

Toy Industry Foundation

Through a newly strengthened relationship with the Toy Industry Foundation (TIF) K.I.D.S. has assumed the logistics and administrative responsibilities of the TIF’s signature program, The Toy Bank. The Toy Bank provides new, donated toys to children throughout the country in the 400 TIF associated agencies.