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The Spirit of Giving (Standard Times Story 28 November, 2017)

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Volunteer Jillian Zucco crowned Miss Massachusetts

  Local news, Youth Philanthropy

Standard Times Story HERE

GiftsToGive Volunteer Jillian Zucco is crowned Miss Massachusetts!

Jillian is truly a bright and shining light and for us a most perfect example of giving and service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First day of school

  Local news

 

Labor Day is Monday, September 5

• Acushnet, Aug. 30
• Alma del Mar, Aug. 22
• Apponequet, Sept. 6
• City on a Hill, Aug. 29
• Dartmouth, Sept. 1
• Fairhaven, Aug. 30
• Freetown/Lakeville, Sept. 6
• Global Learning, Aug. 29
• Old Rochester Regional, Aug. 30
• Marion, Aug. 30
• Mattapoisett, Aug. 30
• New Bedford, Aug. 31 (with exceptions)
• Rochester, Aug. 30
• Wareham, Aug. 29
• Westport, Sept. 6

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• Stories – Youth Philanthropy

  • Listening to Madeline, truly a great hope for her generation!

    A small but mighty group of Moses Brown Freshmen and Seniors spent part of their day with us, last week. We asked Freshman Madeline to write about their collective experience.

    We talk a lot about service learning; to have this remarkable high school freshman reach the enduring understanding that she has, inspires us to be better and do more!

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  • Listening to Hunter

    We just spent two days with students from the Rocky Hill School in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.

    It’s become an annual two day field trip and what’s the best for us is that we get to see students grow – not only in size and maturity but in their coming of age and increased connectiveness to giving and service. Photos from their service days are here.

    Rather than explain more – we’d like to share what student Hunter Corbett had to say – ” Our annual Rocky Hill sophomore trip to GiftsToGive is one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year. The upperclassmen fondly remember their excursion, and this year’s trip did not fail to live up to our high expectations. I think everyone in my class left with a desire to do more to help people. I know I am definitely going back to GiftsToGive to volunteer again in my free time.

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  • Gifts From the SKY

    

    SKY Campers

    An abundance of gifts came from the SKY (Summer Bible Camp) and found their way into the hands of hundreds of local kids in need, thanks to the children of St. Christopher and St. Theresa Parishes in Tiverton. 

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  • Rising Tide Students Reflect a Bright and Shining Light!

    

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    When people ask us why we do the work we do. We talk about the children we meet every day.

    Today we met teens from the Rising Tide School in Plymouth. They sorted through a ton of children’s clothes and enabled us to help dozens of  local children who don’t have warm clothing.

    Rather than us talking, we wanted you to hear what student Anna Smith had to say:

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  • The Power of One (or two, in the case of twins!)

    

    Ella and Liam

    Ella is 7 years old and has a twin brother Liam.

    “I decided one day that I 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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  • DeMello Elementary School – Student Council – A Force for Good!

    

    Joesph DeMello Elementary School
    4th and 5th grade Student Council

    On Monday, 70 members of Dartmouth’s Joseph DeMello School’s Student Council performed an afternoon of service..

    The group of 4th and 5th graders, who have held donation drives to benefit some of the 35,000 local children living in poverty, volunteered their time inspecting, sorting and processing a zillion pounds of donated clothing and toys. They also experienced the power of giving and service in the most tangible ways!

    When asked about her time at Gifts to Give, 5th grader Mia Paynton said – “I really enjoyed helping out today. I want to bring my sister and mom back to volunteer this summer. It is so important to help others.”

    Photos from our day are here.

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  • 10 Year-Old Birthday Star Elizabeth

    

    Elizabeth and her friends helped girls they did not know have happier Birthdays!

    When we talk about special children, we talk about Elizabeth!

    Ten year-old Elizabeth celebrated her birthday in a most amazing way!

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  • “The Normandin Middle School Sorority” Defining Youth Philanthropy

    

    Kayla Smith, Flavia Miranda, Adrienne DePina, India Santiago, Sabine Charles, Anitra Alves, Alianah Grajales, Sofia Dias, Diana Jesus, Rylee Nogueira, Natasha Ferro and Martha Kay. (Not in order)

    Two amazing women; Natasha Ferro and Martha Kay have been mentoring groups of middle school girls, after school, since 2012 at the Normandin Middle School.

    

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    “The Sorority” morphed into a Youth Philanthropy Group this year and with the guidance of Natasha and Martha their young women focused on issues that concerned them. In the beginning of the school year, they brainstormed a list of needs within our community and settled on animal abuse, domestic violence, gang activity, and homelessness.

    This week they made a presentation to the Greater New Bedford Homeless Providers Network. Their speech was inspiring as was their work. Their speech defines the work they’ve done, please read it.

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  • 900 pairs of socks donated … no way! WAY!

    1,800 individual socks were donated to us on Tuesday of Christmas week, from an extraordinary group of students at the Dartmouth Middle School.

    According to our accountants, that is 900 pairs. At three pairs of socks per child, in every gift package we distribute, 300 local kids in-need will have new socks in January!

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  • Student Nathan Turner – Outstanding Volunteer Acknowledgement

    

    Nathan Turner receives the Gold Presidential Service Award

    Nathan Turner is not your average young man. Nathan was acknowledged by President Obama for the President’s, Gold Volunteer Service Award.

    Nathan has completed over 3,000 hours of volunteer community service. We’re so proud of Nathan. Nathan is a Junior at New Bedford High School and has been volunteering with us since he was in the 6th grade at the Roosevelt Middle School.

    Jim Stevens, CEO and Founder of GiftsToGive said “ Nathan inspires us to do more and to be better. He is truly a bright and shining light and a most perfect example of giving and service. When we talk about young people making a difference, we talk about Nathan Turner!”

    The New Bedford City Council honored Nathan on January 22 (See video below)

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  • A Real Life Science Experiment: The Ripple Effect!

    Michaelah Noelle Nunes is an amazing young women!

    

    Michaelah at the Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen Competition

    Michaelah has competed for 4 years in the Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen pageant.

    This is her second consecutive year hosting a community drive to benefit GiftsToGive as part of her chosen platform, titled A Real Life Science Experiment: The Ripple Effect.

    Michaelah intends to show others how even the smallest form of contribution, much like a drop in a small pond, can have a ripple effect, reaching far and wide.

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  • Good Deeds – The Good Beads Project!

    Two remarkable young women paid us a visit this afternoon,  Fairhaven High School seniors, Maddie and Hannah. They made a gift to us in the form of a check for $660!

    They told us a most amazing story. “Jewelry-making is an ordinary activity that many young girls enjoy throughout adolescence. Making friendship bracelets and key chains is a memorable part of our childhood. Last Spring, we reconnected with the hobby by learning the practice of fabricating a sophisticated, marketable bracelet. We spent the spring preparing to sell ‘Good Beads’ at Fairhaven’s annual homecoming fair. ‘Good Beads’ are a variety of beaded bracelets made from wire and macrame string.

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• News from GiftsToGive

  • ADULT Volunteers NEEDED!

    We need ADULT Volunteer help! Spend an hour with us on May 19th and see what we’re up to. Can’t make the 19th ,,, no worries, Read More »

  • Adult Volunteers NEEDED! Monday-Friday Mornings!

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  • 2nd Annual Acushnet Clamboil and Lobster Dinner – Sets Record!

    What an amazing night! What an amazing food fest! What an amazing group of neighbors! Photos from our evening are here. Two hundred neighbors spent their Read More »