the power of giving and service through their doing actual work.
We call it Tangible Philanthropy and Big Citizenship.
Quick Info
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Donate
Looking to donate some new or gently used items to a child-in-need? Check out our most requested items, and items we do not accept, here:
Financially:
100% of monies raised fund the operating and programming expenses for our service-learning facility. With 98% of our donations coming from local, small businesses and families, any amount truly can make a difference. If you’d like to get involved and make a donation, you can do so here:
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Our Mission & Vision
We have implemented a new currency for philanthropy by building a more caring and connected community that is focused on child poverty, early literacy, service to others and giving. By working together and sharing our gifts, we have impact and we make a difference every day.
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Location
Philanthropy Factory
1 Titleist Drive
Acushnet, MA 02743
Volunteer and Donation Drop-Off Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday & Saturday:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Thrift Store Hours: Saturdays,
9am-4pm
Phone & Email
contactus@giftstogive.org
What Volunteers Are Saying
40,002 New Volunteers Arrive at the GiftsToGive Factory in Acushnet
Uber Volunteer and Beekeeper Bill O'Keefe introduces 40,002 new volunteers to GiftsToGive Uber volunteer Bill O'Keefe has volunteered (one more time!) to add beekeeping to his management of our tomato garden. Each year we grow very special heirloom tomatoes, gifted to...
City On A Hill High School Students, Making A Difference
Twenty-five students and staff from City On A Hill High School spent their morning with us. We worked on gift packages, books and toys. Rather than us telling the story, we asked student Sarah Bethoney for an essay on their group experience. Here is what Sarah had to...
Birthday Boys: Brothers and Bright and Shining Lights!
In walk four year-old Tobias and six year-old Galen, with dozens of brand new toys and books to donate. They told us a remarkable story, that their parents had helped them celebrate their respective birthdays; Tobias with a swim party and Galen with a football party....
A MUST READ: Strong at the Broken Places: The Resiliency of Low-Income Parents
ABSTRACT Despite the multitude of obstacles that low-income parents face, many of them succeed in helping their children flourish. They raise children who possess the social-emotional competence needed to develop and keep friendships; establish good relationships...
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, just drop in any time you can! (We just won't have trays of tasty treats!)
Listening to Curtis
The media calls Curtis "Wall Street" Carroll the "Oracle of San Quentin" for his stock picking prowess and ability to translate financial information into simple language for his students. (Another terrific TED talk) Carroll grew up in Oakland, California surrounded...
Student Volunteers
Volunteer Service Hours
Children Provided with Free Gift Packages
Pounds of Clothes Repurposed
The GiftsToGive
Philanthropy Factory
1 Titleist Drive
Acushnet, MA 02743
508-717-8715
contactus@giftstogive.org