GBK Shines a Light on Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Gavin Keilly, founder of GBK, the Los Angeles-based celebrity gifting and entertainment company, has spent much of his life making a difference for others. “I produced my first event in college,” Keilly states. “I created a bowl-a-thon for the homeless. It was incredibly rewarding to raise funds for such a worthy cause.”

Over 20 years later, Keilly is still giving back. Whether a nonprofit is in need of funds or a small business needs help garnering media attention, GBK is front and center with opportunities to help them succeed through his luxury gift lounges.

“Helping businesses garner exposure and GROW, whether a non-profit or a for-profit company, is what I like best about my work,” Keilly continues. “GBK has raised and donated over two million in the last three years for over 40 different causes. Our goal is to always give back."

GBK, focusing on high-quality special events, produces luxury lounges prior to the EMMY’s, Golden Globes and Oscars, to name a few. Their most recent event celebrated the 91st Academy Awards, and took place at St. Supéry Tasting Salon in Beverly Hills, where guests enjoyed an interactive wine experience.

Over $50,000 in gifts were given out at their recent event, including an all-inclusive stay at Moon Palace Jamaica, courtesy of Caribbean Living Magazine, a premier fitness retreat giveaway from Fit Farm in Nashville, and a luxurious stay at Kempinski Hotel in Suzhou, China. Other extraordinary gifts included the opportunity to name your own star from International Star Registry, a temi personal robot, premium physician-dispensed skincare from U.SK Under Skin, luxury occasion wear from NADINE MERABI and deluxe comfort products from Huggaroo.

Guests also experienced some TLC from Kahuna’s 4D massage chair, as well as pampering from celebrity hair stylist, Chaz Dean, who gifted their collection of WEN hair and body products. In addition, smart picture frames from Aura, quality travel sound machines from Sound of Sleep, and high-quality beauty tools from Signature by Basicare were gifted to guests at GBK.

You’ll always see Hollywood’s biggest stars celebrating at Keilly’s luxury gift lounges, including Spike Lee, Viola Davis and Green Book’s Mahershala Ali, among others. And while Keilly’s latest event benefited Reach Up, Reach Out, an organization that cares for orphans and widows in East Africa, he’s always ready to lend a hand to all… no matter what the occasion.