the power of giving and service through their doing actual work.
We call it Tangible Philanthropy and Big Citizenship.
Quick Info
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
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
Who influenced you as a young woman?
We're building a network of gifted, connected women. The Sorority for Middle school girls kicks off its second year at the Normandin Middle School in New Bedford. We're looking for guest speakers for Thursday afternoons, in school, after school, from 2:30-4pm. For a...
Kid President Is Back!
This time it's SOCKTOBER! We're huge fans of this kid! |
Five Practical Ways to Stop Bullying and Intolerance
Please share this video with a middle or high school child! New research from scholars at University of California found that approaches to bullying and harassment have a better chance of success if bystanders, who make up the vast majority, are the focus of efforts...
Bill Moyers talks to Wendell Berry
October, 2013 When we think of great contemporary Americans, we think of Wendell Berry!
Student volunteers join the GNBSPC walk!
GiftsToGive student volunteers along with mentors Matt and Bob met up with over 400 neighbors in the first annual walk to raise awareness around the crisis we share as a community about the alarming rise in suicides, especially among teens. Student leaders Nathan...
In Massachusetts, 43% of third graders are not proficient readers
Performance in reading on the third grade MCAS has not improved since 2001. Among children from low-income families, a staggering 65% lag in reading. The 2013 MCAS scores show that third grade reading proficiency rates have declined four percentage points since 2012....
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