donations
How Book Drop-Off Bins Work Through the book donation bins facilitated by BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area, your used books embark on a new journey, contributing to literacy, education, and sustainability. This initiative not only breathes new life into your cherished volumes but also plays a pivotal role in supporting local…
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Give Your Old Books New Life Have you ever wondered about the journey your books go on after they’re placed in a donation bin? Within the scope of BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area’s initiative, each book is bestowed with the opportunity for a remarkable second act. This narrative unfolds as these…
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Giving Books a New Life Welcome to an exciting initiative where literature meets sustainability. You might not know, but BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area offers a book recycling program, an innovative effort to give pre-loved books new life and support our community. This program not only extends the lifecycle of books…
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Teaching Kids About Giving Back In this blog, we’ll dig into the impact of giving through clothing donation bins, a straightforward method to show kids the value of charity and its widespread benefits in the community. This act of kindness also has a secondary effect of instilling a sense of responsibility and community spirit in…
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How to Use Our Clothing Donation Boxes This blog explores the basics of safety and cleanliness when using donation boxes in Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton area. Find out how to properly get your items ready, give them away, and make sure your donations help others without compromising anyone’s safety. A Guide to Safe and…
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Sharing Clothes, Spreading Joy In this blog, we explore the heartwarming world of clothes donation. Join us as we uncover the emotional benefits of this simple act, from the joy of giving to the peace of decluttering. Let’s discover how each donation can touch lives and lift spirits. Emotional Rewards of Donating Clothes Donating clothes…
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Bonding Over Books and Clothes Donation Today, we explore a family-focused journey on decluttering and donating. Dive into the rewarding world of sorting out clothes and books, a perfect weekend activity for the whole family. Together, let’s transform clutter into acts of kindness by donating to BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area.…
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The Value of Donation Boxes Today, we focus on how the clothes you no longer wear can make a big difference in lives and the environment around Edmonton and the Greater Edmonton area. Below we’ll explore how giving away your clothes can have a wide range of positive effects. Making Space in Your Home and…
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Liz O’Neill has dedicated her entire career to BGCBigs, where she has been executive director for 45 years. Across the span of four and a half decades, Liz has led the organization through periods of incredible growth and success. In honour of Liz’s leadership and dedication to the community, in lieu of gifts, please consider…
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This #GivingTuesday, you choose how you give! Whether you give your time, a monetary donation, or physical gift, your support is so valuable to our future mentoring and club programming. All of you—each and every one of you—never fail to remind our children, youth and families that you walk alongside them, no matter how…
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