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 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
New Bedford Firefighters Define Giving and Service
When we think about service, one of the first things we think about is our Fire Department. Men and women who put themselves in harm's way every time they report to work. Today we met Firefighter Andy Bois. Andy grew up in New Bedford with our Russell Souza and have...
Diana Nyad
Talk about never quitting! For ten years (1969-1979), Diana Nyad was known as the greatest long-distance swimmer in the world. In 1979, she stroked the then-longest swim in history, making the 102.5-mile journey from the island of Bimini (Bahamas) to Florida. She also...
Our Condolences to the Family of Lance Corporal Matthew R. Rodriguez
December 19, 2013 - From the office of Jim Stevens, GiftsToGive, CEO and Founder: When I opened the newspaper that morning - there it was; Matthew Rodriguez, a 19 year old Marine from Fairhaven was killed in Afghanistan and was returning home that afternoon. How could...
The Ideology of Self Interest
It's amazing what a rigged game of Monopoly can reveal. In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave when they feel wealthy. (Hint: badly.) But while the problem of inequality is a complex and...
Why I Volunteer at GiftsToGive
Why I Volunteer at GiftsToGive, by Sarah Davis Blodgett I have been helping to manage mill operations this fall and winter. The last few weeks have been very busy as people clear out their houses to get ready for the holidays and their donations have been pouring in....
Taking a lesson from Boyd Varty!
In our quest to build a more caring community - we take a lesson from Boyd Varty. In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their...
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