Diplomatic Leaders Visit Gatsby Showcase Foundation Logistics Hub to Advance Global Hygiene Mission
based on coverage and imagery published on visit to logistics facility January, 2026 Linthicum Heights, MDLinthicum Heights, MD The Gatsby Showcase Foundation marked a significant milestone in its Global Humanitarian work as Ambassador Denis G. Antoine, Gatsby Global Humanitarian Ambassador, visited the Foundation’s storage and logistics facility in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The visit highlighted the Foundation’s growing readiness to deploy large-scale hygiene support to underserved communities around the world.
Ambassador Antoine was joined by Dr. Bruno Mazali, Gatsby Global Ambassador and international development leader. The delegation was welcomed by Laura Fote, Co-Founder of the Gatsby Showcase Foundation, who led a guided tour of the facility and outlined the Foundation’s global distribution strategy.
The Linthicum Heights facility currently houses thousands of units of tissues, wipes, and other essential hygiene products secured for the Foundation’s Global Hygiene Mission—a cornerstone initiative focused on improving public health, restoring dignity, and strengthening resilience in communities with limited access to basic hygiene resources.
A key driver of this effort is the Foundation’s partnership with L&B Concepts, which supports the procurement, storage, and scalable distribution of hygiene supplies. The collaboration reflects a sustainable, cross-sector model that aligns philanthropy with operational excellence an approach increasingly emphasized within international development and United Nations–aligned frameworks.
“What we are witnessing here is humanitarian preparedness done right,” said Ambassador Denis G. Antoine. “The Gatsby Showcase Foundation has combined vision with infrastructure, ensuring that compassion can be translated into action. This level of readiness and accountability is exactly what global partners, including those within the UN system, look for when identifying credible collaborators.”
Dr. Bruno Mazali emphasized the importance of systems-based humanitarian work and the Foundation’s alignment with global development priorities.
“Effective global impact requires more than goodwill—it requires structure,” Dr. Mazali noted. “The Gatsby Showcase Foundation demonstrates a thoughtful integration of diplomacy, logistics, and community-centered action. This facility positions the Foundation as a serious contributor to advancing hygiene, public health, and human dignity at scale.”
During the visit, Laura Fote underscored the foundational role hygiene plays in broader social and economic outcomes.
“Access to hygiene is directly linked to health, education, and economic opportunity,” Fote said. “Through our partnership with L&B Concepts, we are building a supply chain that allows the Gatsby Showcase Foundation to respond quickly, responsibly, and sustainably to global needs.”
The visit reinforces the Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s commitment to measurable impact, strong governance, and global collaboration. As the Foundation continues to engage diplomatic partners and multilateral institutions, the Linthicum Heights logistics hub stands as a tangible example of its readiness to support large-scale humanitarian initiatives.
This milestone further positions the Gatsby Showcase Foundation as a trusted partner in global development prepared not only to serve, but to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.
A key driver of this effort is the Foundation’s partnership with L&B Concepts, which supports the procurement, storage, and scalable distribution of hygiene supplies. The collaboration reflects a sustainable, cross-sector model that aligns philanthropy with operational excellence an approach increasingly emphasized within international development and United Nations–aligned frameworks.
“What we are witnessing here is humanitarian preparedness done right,” said Ambassador Denis G. Antoine. “The Gatsby Showcase Foundation has combined vision with infrastructure, ensuring that compassion can be translated into action. This level of readiness and accountability is exactly what global partners, including those within the UN system, look for when identifying credible collaborators.”
Dr. Bruno Mazali emphasized the importance of systems-based humanitarian work and the Foundation’s alignment with global development priorities.
“Effective global impact requires more than goodwill—it requires structure,” Dr. Mazali noted. “The Gatsby Showcase Foundation demonstrates a thoughtful integration of diplomacy, logistics, and community-centered action. This facility positions the Foundation as a serious contributor to advancing hygiene, public health, and human dignity at scale.”
During the visit, Laura Fote underscored the foundational role hygiene plays in broader social and economic outcomes.
“Access to hygiene is directly linked to health, education, and economic opportunity,” Fote said. “Through our partnership with L&B Concepts, we are building a supply chain that allows the Gatsby Showcase Foundation to respond quickly, responsibly, and sustainably to global needs.”
The visit reinforces the Gatsby Showcase Foundation’s commitment to measurable impact, strong governance, and global collaboration. As the Foundation continues to engage diplomatic partners and multilateral institutions, the Linthicum Heights logistics hub stands as a tangible example of its readiness to support large-scale humanitarian initiatives.
This milestone further positions the Gatsby Showcase Foundation as a trusted partner in global development prepared not only to serve, but to lead with purpose, integrity, and impact.