Stran Gives Back: How We're Making a Difference This Year

12.13.2024 |

At Stran, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back. Whether it’s supporting local organizations, partnering with brands that prioritize social responsibility, or rolling up our sleeves to make a difference, giving back is woven into everything we do.

Read on to learn more about how we’re making an impact!

Supporting the Quincy Family Resource Center

This holiday season, we proudly hosted our Annual Toy Drive benefiting the Quincy Family Resource Center. With the help of our team, we collectively donated 84 gifts that benefitted 16 local families in need. Each year we’re honored to contribute the Quincy Family Resource Center's mission of spreading joy and supporting those who need it most during the holiday season.

Volunteering with Feed My Starving Children

Stran team members in Warsaw, IN recently volunteered with Feed My Starving Children, a nonprofit dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children worldwide. Four Stran employees joined the effort, volunteering for an afternoon shift on the cleanup crew.

One volunteer shared, “It was a fun team-building activity as well as a good cause. The goal of 1 million meals was met! We had our system down and finished early at 4:30.”

We’re proud to have been part of such an impactful initiative!

Partnering with Interfaith Social Services

Stran has worked with Interfaith Social Services in previous years to support local families in need, and we joined forces again this year. A few of our team members traveled on site to Interfaith Social Services, where they helped with a handful of tasks like stocking the thrift shop with seasonal items to organizing donations for their food pantry.

We're inspired by the incredible work Interfaith does to fight hunger, provide mental health support, and prevent homelessness in our community, and we can't wait to work with them again next year!

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Making a Difference Through Partnerships

We’re fortunate to work with brands that share our commitment to giving back. We source products from many companies that have built “give back” initiatives directly into their businesses.

Tentree: Tentree has committed to planting 10 trees for every item sold. That means that every time we source products from Tentree, we support their mission to regenerate natural ecosystems.
Backpacks for the American Cancer Society: These backpacks are functional, customizeable, and support a good cause. A portion of each purchase goes directly to the American Cancer Society.
MiiR: MiiR's functional, stylish drinkware works overtime; with every sale, a portion of the profits are directed to fund clean water projects around the world. In addition, MiiR has committed to Net Zero emissions by 2030.

By incorporating these mission-driven products into our offerings, we help our clients support causes that align with their values.

Gander Group Gives Back

When we acquired Gander Group in the fall of 2024, we knew our teams would integrate well. The Gander Group’s commitment to giving back is just one example of how they are aligned with Stran’s values!

The team at Gander Group has been involved in several impactful initiatives:

Last Christmas, they partnered with Soldier’s Angels, sponsoring families for the holidays.
They supported Patriots and Paws by donating items from their warehouse to furnish veteran housing.
The team has also participated in charity collaborations with casinos, such as sponsoring the Pinktober Gala at Hard Rock and joining charity golf tournaments.
Recently, they donated a pallet of purses to Love Purse, a Chicago-based charity that provides purses filled with essentials to women in need.

Giving Back Through Action

Beyond donations and partnerships, Stran actively participates in events that make a difference. This year, our team joined multiple charity golf tournaments, raising funds for important causes while building connections within our community. These events aren’t just about philanthropy; they’re about coming together to create positive change.

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Looking Ahead

As we look to the future, we’re committed to finding new ways to give back and make a meaningful impact. Whether it’s through volunteer work, supporting important initiatives, or empowering our clients to incorporate philanthropy into their programs, giving back will remain at the heart of who we are.

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