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IHA Partners With Good360 on Hurricanes Harvey, Irma & Maria Relief Efforts

Your company can help Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico recover from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. As residents of Texas, Florida, and now Puerto Rico, continue to struggle with the destruction wrought by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, IHA is partnering once again with Good360 to provide hurricane victims with home products as they rebuild their lives and homes.…

Housewares Charity Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) will celebrate 20 years of raising funds for designated charities and uniting the housewares industry during its annual gala on Monday, March 20 during the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. This year, three industry leaders will be honored for their philanthropic endeavors: Janet Hayes, president of Williams Sonoma,…

IHA’s Judy Colitz Passes Away

With profound sadness, the International Housewares Association announces the passing of Judy Colitz on Tuesday, Jan. 26 from complications of breast cancer. Judy served as manager, special events & executive services. She joined IHA in 1993 in the membership services department and over the years has served as manager of membership services and manager of executive…

JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY CHEFS MAKE IT SWEET AT HOUSEWARES CHARITY FOUNDATION GALA

By Debbie Teschke, Media Relations & Communications Manager Six award-winning James Beard celebrity chefs from around the nation will be preparing their signature specialties for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner during the 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala, Monday, March 4, at the Hilton Chicago. Participating in this unique culinary experience will be Hugh…

Meet the HCF 2013 Honorees: Kathryn Bufano and Keith Jaffe!

Kathryn Bufano, president and chief merchandising officer of Belk, and Keith Jaffee of O2 Cool, will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala on Monday evening, March 4, during the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Bufano will receive the Lifetime Humanitarian Award and Jaffee the…

Housewares Charity Foundation Celebrates its Sweet 16 Ann

Two Industry Veterans, Bufano and Jaffee, to Receive Honors Kathy Bufano, president and chief merchandising officer of Belk, and Keith Jaffee of O2 Cool, will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala on Monday evening, March 4, during the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Bufano will…

Housewares Cares: James Beard Chefs highlight Gala dinner

Five award-winning James Beard celebrity chefs from around the nation will be preparing their signature specialties for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner during the 15th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala, Monday, March 12, at the Hilton Chicago. Participating in this unique culinary experience will be Michelle Bernstein, host of the PBS weekly TV series, “Check Please!…

Previewing Housewares Charity, Celebrating 15 Years at the 2012 Housewares Show!

By Judy Colitz, Special Events & Executive Services Manager The Housewares Charity Foundation celebrates a milestone this March—its 15th Annual Gala during the upcoming 2012 International Home + Housewares Show. Thank you for your ongoing generosity as we continue this proud tradition! FIFTEEN YEARS OF HEART Monday Evening, March 12, 2012…Returning to the Elegant Hilton…

UPDATE: IHA Members help those in need though GOOD 360 program

UPDATE** - IHA members that have donated to date: Jelmar Whitford Corp. Lamson & Goodnow Madesmart Lipper International The CLI Group Aroma Housewares DKB Household USA Corp. Keurig, Incorp. If you'd like to donate through the GOOD 360 program , see how below! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IHA and…