Eight year-old Paige, did something amazing
on her birthday. Her parents held a party and Paige asked her friends to bring a new birthday present for a GiftsToGive child,
who would not ordinarily receive a gift on their birthday.
Paige brought
us 31 new birthday presents to be given to local children on their special day.
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In
her "doing" Paige has not only made a huge difference, but has become a most excellent example to her siblings and
friends about the power of giving.
COMMUNITY STAR
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Grace attends the Betsy
B. Winslow Elementary School; she cleaned out her closets, attic and garage and encourged her brother Max to do the same and
between the two of them, they collected enough clothes, toys, books and games to help 11 local children who don't have
much! Two kids helping eleven kids - talk about a return on investment!
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In
her "doing" Grace has not only made a huge difference, but has engaged her brother in a new kind of tangible philanthropy,
and now she is going to organize her friends and family for her first-ever fundraiser! When people talk to us about what is
wrong with kids today - we patiently smile and then we tell them about our friends Grace and Maxwell.
COMMUNITY STAR
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A NEW RECORD! Ashley is from Dartmouth Middle School, she donated her entire collection of dolls, doll houses, furniture
and accessories from the "Sweet Street Collection".
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In
her "doing" she set a new record of generosity and numbers - over 500 items in total! Talk about making a difference
- several dozen girls will be the receipients of her giving.
ELEMENTARY
STARS
With the support of Parker Elementary School Principal Paul Fay, Teacher Tamara Wells-Reynold's
and her 4th grade, After School Art Club, raised $382.96, from raffle ticket sales for their art work.
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After
a visit from Homeless Liasion Kelly Cabral-Mosher, the students learned about homelessness and then chose GiftsToGive™
to be the receipient of their profits, so that they could help less fortunate kids. At the presentaion of their financial
gift - the student artists agreed to work on a plan to visit the mill and provide probono services at the Custom Designed,
Birthday Wrap Art production line! Their gift will help get basic essentials to 15 local kids who are in-need.
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These Parker School 4th graders don't need to turn to video games for examples of super
heroes - they are SUPER HEROES!
BIRTHDAY STAR
Ten year-old
Elizabeth celebrated her birthday in a most amazing way! She kept presents from her family, and asked friends to bring a birthday
gift that she could give to GiftsToGive™ for their Happy Birthday Program.
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Imagine 27 kids getting a birthday present because of Elizabeth's caring and giving!
EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT
Kenny did something amazing for his Eagle Scout Project.
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Stop and Shop donated reusable bags. Kenny collected books from his Church, School, and a few businesses, friends and
family.
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He collected 1,331 books and other
donations. Kenny received assistance from two Scouts from his troop, and a family friend who drove all the
books from his house to GiftsToGive.
THE POWER OF ONE
Ella is 7 years old and has a twin brother Liam. She had decided one day that she felt
that she did not do enough for this country, especially children and wanted to help kids without clothes and do a clothing
drive. Believe or not.. her exact words!
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At first her mother did not think she was serious as she said this while they were driving home from
a shopping trip. When they came home she again talked about the clothing drive and had a thought .. what if they could post
this on Facebook .. I bet if other people know about the clothing drive they would want to help said Ella. That evening they
posted the request on Facebook and to their surprise received donations the following day. Ella was so motivated she talked
with her classroom teacher and they decided that they would speak to the principle at her Elementary school and request permission
for Ella to pass out flyers in her classroom and to ask her classroom for help. She created flyers over the weekend and was
prepared when she went into the principal’s office and received permission to pass out her flyers. With help from friends,
family and classmates, Ella collected over 25 bags of clothing for the clothing drive.
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Seeing all this so inspired her family, they all decided to make a field trip to GiftsToGive to deliver
the clothing and help. Ella’s mother told us that “this was an indescribable experience for my family and
we are looking forward to planning a day to volunteer and also looking to help in other ways”.
We are pretty sure we have not seen the last of Ella and her brother Liam (who told us he was only
15 minutes younger than his sister) and we imagine they are searching for the next “big idea” to help.
TEEN ARTISTS FOR CHANGE
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IndependentlyUnited, a consortium of SouthCoast High School artists, exhibit at "pop-up" galleries and auction their art to support
local causes they believe in.
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Some people talk about making a difference - these students have found a most creative and sustainable way
of modeling a new kind of youth philanthropy!
BROWNIE TROOP 80172
Never ever, underestimate the power of Girl Scouts. Brownies from Freetown and Lakeville
raised enough money to purchase new socks, underwear and art supplies to help over 100 local kids in-need.
WOW!
MITZVAH STAR
Thirteen year-old
Abby redefined giving, she collected and made a gift of 600 books as part of her Mitzvah project!
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GiftsToGive™ puts six age appropriate books in each gift package it distributes - so Abby enriched
the lives of 100 kids who live in desperate situations! WOW!
COMMUNITY STAR
Fourteen
year-old Michelle, organized and collected 49 winter coats! Imagine helping 49 kids who didn't have a winter coat?
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Makes one understand the phrase "The power of Giving"
BIRTHDAY STAR
Four year-old
Austa amazed us! She regifted a huge amount of her new birthday presents and after touring the mill and seeing where
they would go, left truly understanding the power of giving. Talk about a teachable moment!
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Austa's
parents have a tradition that will effect her whole life. Giving and caring from birth.
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SouthCoast Repurposing Center
The
GiftsToGive Mill
21 Cove Street New Bedford, Massachusetts
02744
Phone 508.717.8715 - Fax 866.543.6857
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Corporate Office
GiftsToGive, Inc.
190 Old Derby Street - Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
