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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

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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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  • Video: Elementary School Philanthropy!

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  • Twin inspiration!

    

    Matthew and Lily

    We literally were overwhelmed with a huge donation of great new toys and other items on Saturday from FOUR year-olds, Lily and Matthew.

    We work everyday at receiving donations from some very remarkable people, lots of them children, but this donation was overwhelming for us. It was overwhelming not only for the volume of the things we received but for how and why they came to us. We were so busy the day they arrived we really didn’t get to hear the whole story. We emailed their mother and asked for details. What we got back was the best email in recent memory.

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  • Cardinal Spellman High School, Day of Service

    

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    It’s one thing for us to talk about what we do, it is entirely a better thing when a student volunteer talks about their experience. We are so proud of the students from Cardinal Spellman, and even prouder, if that is possible, of Charli.

    Changing Lives One Gift at a Time.
    By: Charli Carey

    My name is Charli Carey, and I am currently a junior at Cardinal Spellman High School in Brockton. While preparing for our annual service day, several of my classmates and I struggled with the decision of which service site to volunteer at. Last year, as a sophomore, I volunteered at GiftsToGive, and knew that I wanted to volunteer there again, this time as a junior. I spoke with several of my classmates about what they were expecting when they volunteered to serve at GiftsToGive.

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  • There is more to this Brownie Troop then just cookies!

    Question: What is better than Girl Scout Cookies?
    Answer: Girl Scout Philanthropists!

    We hosted our “First Annual Crafts Fair For A Cause” last Sunday. Fifty-five Vendors came to sell their wares, among them was Fairhaven Brownie Troop 65427 and boy did they sell a lot of cookies!

    What could be better than that you ask? They collected and donated 153 children’s books for us to re-purpose.

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  • Our Student Intern, Jason, is in South Africa and Needs our Financial Help Now!

    

    Jason Woolf

    Jason spent his senior year at Dartmouth High School, as our Social Entrepreneurial Intern. He then went on to Watson University, NYU and is currently at University of Cape Town.

    We think Jason is a bright and shining light and a most perfect example of giving and service. Jason has also become a “For Real” Social Entrepreneur.

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  • Help New Bedford High ROTC Students with their Uniform Fund!

    Pies, Pies, Lots of Pies!

    CamRon Frazier, our extraordinary Student Intern, is helping to raise money for his ROTC unit at New Bedford High School, for their uniform fund!

    

    CamRon receives the Presidential Service Award

    Grandma’s Gourmet Country Pies in great varieties: Grandma’s Apple, Wild Blueberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, Apple Crumb, Old Fashioned Pumpkin,  Coconut Custard, Chocolate Creme, Banana Split Cream, Cookies and Cream, Brownie Supreme,  Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Lemon Meringue.

    Pies are $18 and must be paid for in advance. Order by October 17 for pick-up at the GiftsToGive Factory in Acushnet on or after November 24th.

    CamRon can be reached by email [email protected]

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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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  • Where Do Youth Leaders Come From?

    

    Troop 80506 – Brockton, MA

    We met four remarkable young women today. Girl Scouts all and they were on a mission – a mission to make a difference.

    We asked their leader to write a short background on this small but mighty group, this is what she had to say – “When we started our Girl Scout season this year we had a significantly smaller troop. The girls that stayed had one common interest and that was to volunteer and make a difference.

    They  started together as little girls being led by leaders. They are now young women making their own decisions and leading others to make a difference. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to make a difference. We look forward to coming back.”

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  • Bishop Stang High School Students Set A Most Perfect Example!

    What do Bishop Stang Students know that other students might not?

    On a very rainy and cold Saturday morning sixteen Bishop Stang High School Students chose to make a difference. Their gift of donations and time will help over 50 local children, many of them homeless and all of them living in poverty!

    Photos from our day are here.
    

    Student Hallie Manchester had this to say about their visit – ” I woke up on Saturday at 7:30 to drive to Stang, where a medium sized group of us would meet before spending the day at GiftsToGive in New Bedford. Unsure of what to expect, I went through my normal morning routine and got breakfast with two of my friends who would be with me all day. When the three of us got to Stang, we went into one of the administration offices where there was a large amount of donated objects from clothes to children’s toys. As we loaded the bags and boxes into our cars, we were feeling anxious and wondered what this place was going to be like. We all were groggy and tired yet excited to be having the opportunity to help others.

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  • Berkley Girl Scouts Strike Again!

    The Berkley Girl Scouts Strike Again! This past week, Berkley Troop 75329 came back for a visit bringing a car-load of new toys for our Birthday Program. Photos here.

    Here is what one of their leaders had to say: “Berkley Girl Scout Troop 75329 volunteered at GiftsToGive during our philanthropy badge back in January. The girls spent an afternoon from their winter vacation and processed clothes for children in need. Their afternoon made a significant impression on them.

    Recently the troop had our annual cookie sales and the time came for the girls, ages eight and nine, to decide what to do with the money they had raised. Instead of using it for themselves, they decided to use a portion of their profits to buy toys for children in need and bring them to GiftsToGive. They could have decided to use them for anything, but GiftsToGive and their education on philanthropy made such an
    impression, that they were compelled to give back to children less fortunate than themselves.

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  • Student Intern Jonathan Klinker in the News (Again!)

    Our Student Intern, Jonathan Klinker, makes the news! We are all so very proud of him!

     

    Reprint from (WJAR, NBC 10) — 18-year old, Jonathan Klinker has earned 141 merit badges during his time with the Boy Scouts.

    “I’m about one of 5 in the nation or so that has earned 141 and one in scouting history that have earned all the merit badges,” said Klinker.

    Klinker has mastered many skills and many consider him a jack of all trades including woodcarving, canoeing, swimming and emergency preparedness.

    What makes Klinker’s accomplishment so rare is that one only needs 21 merit badges to become an Eagle Scout. In fact, there are only 137 badges available right now.

    Other badges available include water sports and even nuclear science.

    The teen has also raised thousands of dollars for St. Christopher’s Church in Tiverton and remolded a half century old bathroom, all by himself.

    Although he’s proud of his accomplishments, Klinker says it has a greater meaning.

    “It’s sort of about giving back to the community and making the world a better place,” said Klinker.

    The Eagle Scout will be heading off to college and hopes other young scouts will follow in his footsteps and become a leader.

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  • Dominik and Konlin Turn Five – But Wait – There’s More!

    

    Dominik and Konlin

    Turning five years-old is something very special. Especially for twins! Understanding philanthropy at five … well talk about making our day!

    Saturday afternoon, two ball players arrived at the mill with a zillion brand new toys in tow. They explained to us that they wanted to help children who were not as fortunate as they were and who might not get a birthday present.

    Parents Kathryn and Dennis had this to say – “It is truly our pleasure to be able to contribute. Our boy’s just turned five years old and had a wonderful party with family and friends. We have been truly blessed with two wonderful healthy boys, a loving family and many friends. We know that there are many in the community that are less fortunate than us, and we feel it is important to help others and give back whenever possible.

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• News from GiftsToGive

  • Tabor Academy’s 2nd Annual Acoustical Evening to Support GiftsToGive

    On a beautiful Friday evening in June, the GiftsToGive volunteer management team went back to school and experienced first hand, a most perfect lesson in giving Read More »

  • Words of wisdom from an eight year-old!

    Wisdom is all around us, if we listen. Most recently, brilliant, simple and very clear wisdom came to us from Sophia, our favorite eight year-old, Uber Volunteer! Read More »

  • Got a “USED” Sports Ball?

    We’re collecting “gently-used” sports balls! Spring is on the way and our current inventory is wiped out! Student Intern, Molly has organized a sports balls collection Read More »