Global Connections: The Ghana Experience
By Jennifer LarsonChief People Officer The Global Connections program at SanMar was established to give our employees the opportunity to learn firsthand about the communities around the world where we do business. Each participant takes part in local charitable efforts to impact these communities and create connections with people—both fellow teammates across the company and […]
Ten Bears Productions Steps Up After Hurricane Helene
The Harveys knew they had to do something. Hurricane Helene, “the deadliest and most damaging storm to ever hit North Carolina,” had swept through the state with unprecedented levels of rain and flooding. It devastated roads, bridges and 126,000 homes, causing an estimated $53 Billion in damage. SanMar customer Mark Harvey, owner of Ten Bears […]
Why Sustainability Matters In the Promotional Industry
The world is changing. Companies large and small have pledged to act more sustainably. Chances are that you’ve heard about “ESG” recently, three letters which define many of the changes organizations are making. Those letters also underpin SanMar’s efforts, detailed in our 2023 Sustainability Report. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance – the three […]
Answering the Call to Action
When the White House calls, you answer. So when the Office of Vice President Kamala Harris invited SanMar to join the Call to Action initiative, in support of greater opportunities and better livelihoods in Central America, we didn’t have to think long about our answer. Learn about SanMar’s part in this proactive effort to invest in inclusive economic growth in the region.
Who Do You Finish the Run For?
David Forster Jr. was the kind of person who paused during his busy days to truly appreciate the small things. When he passed away unexpectedly during a training run, a group of David’s running buddies wanted to do the same, take pause and appreciate their remarkable friend. “We want to finish that run for David.”
Together As One
Standing Together In times like this, when the time we can spend with friends, family and colleagues is limited, we rediscover the precious nature of that time. We learn anew how important being together really is. Perhaps that’s why Quali T’s “Together As One” fundraising campaign resonates so well right now. It’s not just a […]
A Company Built on Giving Back
For Tony Poston, philanthropy isn’t just a part of his business model—it’s the very foundation it was built upon. From the beginning, his Pullman, Washington-based apparel and screen printing company, College Hill Custom Threads, has donated 10 percent back on orders that support charities or philanthropic causes, including more than $100,000 donated to those supported […]