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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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’re focused on building a new currency for philanthropy by building a more caring community that’s focused on child poverty, literacy, service to others and giving. By sharing our gifts we can ensure that children are connected with what they need both physically and mentally.
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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
Today we were “Schooled” by a small, but mighty, Kindergarten Group!
This morning we were visited by a small, but mighty group of kindergarteners, from the Andrew B. Cushman Elementary School in Dartmouth. They brought us a ton of terrific stuff. We had a swell time touring the factory. We had a serious conversation about how lucky...
Dartmouth Educator Walks the Walk!
This is a story about a group of absolutely amazing students. It is also a story about an extraordinary educator, Laura Gardner. Yesterday, the Junior National Honor Society at the Dartmouth Middle School donated 7, 326 gently used children's books. They mobilized the...
We just met a remarkable 9-year-old!
Friday morning we met a most remarkable young women, Samantha. She brought us six big boxes of brand new clothes and toys. When we asked her how she had done this amazing act of kindness, she told us her story: I learned that a lot of kids do not have extra clothes...
Taunton Students set a most perfect example of giving!
We were almost tipped, upside down, with the weight of a ton of wonderful toys donated by a group of amazing young people, students at Taunton High School and members of The Key Club. Rather than our telling the story, we asked Key Club President, Kayla Parrett and...
Monday, January 17 – MLK Day of Service
We are always open on MLK Day!. This year we are faced with another Covid January. All Volunteers must be vaccinated. We have a morning "shift", 9-noon and an afternoon "shift", 1-4pm. You MUST be registered! No "drop-ins". Educational Materials: Children's...
Everything One Needs to Know is Taught in Kindergarten
It has been a long, difficult year for so many of us. On the SouthCoast over 80,000 children live in poverty. One in ten of these children is homeless. Without our amazing volunteers, we would not have been able to help as many local children. Today we received a...
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