Our Story

Who we are

At DGW Branded, we shook up the promotional product industry 

We strengthen our clients' mission through high impact branded merch

With a focus on products that do good for communities and the planet

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We’re a B Corp that is determined to use business as a force for good

Our mission is to address systemic injustices faced by former foster youth

We assist those aging out of the system by providing employment, mentorship,
and the skills they need to build a brighter future

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This is why Doing Good Works 
And we’ve only just gotten started.

Partnering with the Planet

The world of swag is changing. We have a duty to prevent landfill waste and instead deliver genuine, memorable experiences for your recipients that will last a lifetime. By listening to our customers, we discovered that Branded Merch shouldn’t just leave an indelible mark on their organization but make the world a better place. We’re dedicated to sourcing products that create a big impact from improving local communities by partnering with women-owned and minority-owned businesses, to products that put the planet first.

These mission-minded products contribute to your CSR goals but more importantly, they help save the environment through impactful missions including 1% for the Planet and Plant One Tree.

Fostering Opportunity

Alongside our environmental responsibility, we take pride in helping our local community flourish. Since its foundation in 2017, our Do Good Team has provided over 100 jobs for those who have experienced foster care. Beyond employment, we know there are other pillars of support that are integral if we’re to achieve long-term stability for those in our Do Good Team. It’s why we provide free transportation to work, trauma-informed training, and one-on-one mentoring so we can ensure everybody has the opportunity for success. 

Every kitting project is packed by the Do Good Team. Which means you’re directly responsible for helping us transform lives.

Who we are

We love creating kit experiences for our clients! Not only does this allow us to get creative with our approaches, but it also creates the most amount of jobs for young adults who’ve experienced foster care.
Foster Youth holding bag and being successful

Hire

47% of those who grew up in the foster care system are unemployed. We had to change that. Former foster youth continue to make up at least one out of three new hires as we continue to provide hope to this underserved demographic.

foster youth learning new skills on the job

Train

We provide structure to end the years of instability faced by former foster youth. With leadership training, kitting experience, and teamwork opportunities, our Do Good Team develops skills to fulfill their career aspirations at DGW or beyond.

Mentor

Years of instability and trauma mean foster youth often lack the fundamental necessities to succeed. Through trauma training, one-on-one mentoring, and personal support, we can provide the foundation for life changing outcomes.

Our Team

B Corp Certified

We don’t like to just talk about our environmental efforts, or merely speak about the injustices facing those in foster care, we want to take action. This is why we became B Corp certified in 2020. It allowed our customers to trust us, that we really do what we say we care about. Our B Corp certification proves that we uphold the very highest standards in the four critical pillars of a business: transparency, environmental responsibility, community programs, and worker’s rights. But we want to do even more. Our aim isn’t just to meet the standards set by B Labs’ tests but to surpass these expectations to prove that we place purpose before profit and that doing good really does work.

Beyond Business

Our care for our employees goes beyond a paycheck.
Hybrid or Remote Work
From home to the office, and anywhere in between. Employees are free to find their best work environment
Community Commitment
Through volunteering and community projects we’re determined to make our home a better place to live
Paid Time Off
Every employee is trusted to manage their unlimited paid time off as well as a $500 subsidiary to discover new places & cultures
Employee Resources
We offer financial planning and mental health resources so employees can thrive inside and outside of the office
Our 2021 Impact Report
6,478
coaching hours
38
Jobs created for people who have experienced foster care
$943,796
invested into our mission​ to change outcomes for young adults aging out of foster care
2:3
of our employees have experienced foster care
28,614
masks donated