We recently met a most remarkable family. With the help of their parents, Tristan 7, Landon 6 and Madison 2 organized and implemented a toy, clothing and book drive with their family, friends and neighbors. Their basic idea was to celebrate their birthdays by helping...
Happy Birthday Jaxon!
We met a most handsome, well behaved, smart and philanthropic, one year-old on Tuesday. His name is Jaxon Anthony Pemberton. Jaxon has no idea yet, how very lucky he is, but our sense is that he will grow up inherently understanding the power of giving and service....
Inspired by Caitlyn
Last Saturday morning we met a most remarkable girl, who did a most amazing thing! We asked her Mom for details: "Caitlyn is a third grader at Pulaski Elementary School and she recently celebrated her 9th birthday. Caitlyn decided that she wanted to ask her friends to...
A Most Perfect Birthday Present!
Early adopter and GiftsToGive volunteer Janet Galipeau stopped in on Saturday to donate sixty pairs of children's socks! But wait ... there's more! Janet was on her way to her friend Susan's 60th birthday party. What do you get for a special friend who has everything?...
Abby shares her birthday – again!
Nine year-old Abby is in the 4th grade and lives over an hour away from New Bedford. For the second year in a row, Abby asked friends coming to her birthday party not to bring her any gifts. Instead, she wanted them to bring new things that she could donate to...
Nate Helps Others for his Birthday
When Nate invited friends to his birthday party, he asked them to bring gifts of new socks and underwear for boys and girls who didn't have the things that they all had. Nate agreed with his mother that he already had enough "stuff" and decided instead to help kids...
Paige Donates Her Birthday Presents
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...
4-Year Old Austa Shares Her Birthday
Four year-old Austa taught us a thing or two about sharing! She donated 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! Austa's parents...
10 Year-Old Birthday Star Elizabeth
When we talk about special children, we talk about Elizabeth! 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...