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Packed with Purpose | May 2026
Packed with Purpose | May 2026
They came to Packed with Purpose with these goals:
• Deliver a gift that felt elevated, personal, and different from standard employee appreciation items
• Create a lasting keepsake employees would use and enjoy beyond the moment
• Align their gifting with a broader commitment to social impact
To bring this vision to life, Packed with Purpose designed a customized gifting experience.
Packed with Purpose curated a summer themed gift that featured a selection of sweet treats paired with a standout keepsake: a set of four handcrafted, laser-etched wooden coasters.
These coasters were created in partnership with HHP Lift, a Chicago-based social enterprise. An organization dedicated to creating sustainable employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to work, including adults with disabilities and those underserved by traditional hiring pipelines.
Each coaster set was thoughtfully engraved with the San Diego skyline, highlighting the firm’s office and transforming the gift into a purposeful and personal keepsake.
As their HR manager shared:
Our building is part of the beautiful downtown San Diego skyline and it was extremely special to include that on the gift to our employees. The team loved the detail and could feel the extra thought that went into creating a gift with them in mind.
These custom coasters added a personalized touch to a gift that already created meaningful impact, including:
• Providing jobs and training for veterans
• Creating stable work for women facing chronic unemployment
• Expanding access to food and essential care to those in need
By creating a custom gift, the gifts delivered more than appreciation. They told a story of impact and inclusion.
Employees responded with enthusiasm:
“Thank you so much for the goodies!! I’ve been so happy working for the firm and I feel blessed that I’m able to be there.”
“Such a cute box with yummy treats. Thank you! :)”
“Thank you for the gift! I love the coasters!”
The combination of delicious treats and a purpose-driven keepsake created a memorable experience that employees genuinely valued.
By customizing these unique coasters, each gift created meaningful value beyond the box:
• Living wages for individuals facing barriers to employment, including adults with disabilities
• Sustainably sourced materials with a minimal environmental footprint
• A visible, tangible connection between the firm’s values and the gifts they gave
The combination of personal customization and purpose-driven sourcing gave this gift real staying power. Employees received something that reflected their specific workplace, supported a cause aligned with the firm’s values, and was built to last well beyond the moment it was opened.
Packed with Purpose sources from 100+ mission-driven makers across the country, each selected because their products create an impact across the United States. This gift, including the custom coasters, is one example of how purposeful sourcing can transform a standard gift into something employees genuinely remember.
Whether you are planning employee appreciation, client gifting, or milestone recognition, Packed with Purpose will help you design a customized gift that supports small businesses and delivers meaningful impact. Connect with a Gift Concierge to get started.