Hello do-gooders!
In my "Give Back in a Flash" posts, I'm going to be posting a single opportunity that has recently caught my eye and is worthy of sharing ASAP. So here goes...
The Bridge Family Center has put out its winter Wish List and by purchasing and donating something off the list, you can make a child who has been through a lot much happier this holiday season! The Bridge Family Center is an organization that helps families in the Hartford area with counseling, group services for youths and children, and support. The organization also runs residential programs for youths in crisis. Many of the children helped by the Bridge Center have been abandoned, abused, or suffered horrible family tragedies. Help these kids feel better by making them feel special!
The Center's Wish List includes:
Gift cards (Marshall's, Walmart, Kohl's, BJs, Best Buy, Bob's, Target, Old Navy, AJ Wright, TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Eblens, Westfarms Mall, Michael's, Bow-Tie Cinema, CVS, Walgreens, Border's, Barnes & Noble, FYE, Supercuts, Visa and American Express Gift Cards, Restaurants (Chili's, Ruby Tuesdays, Olive Garden, Friendly's), Supermarkets)
Long Distance Phone Cards
Sports Equipment (especially official sized basketballs)
Winter Clothing (New Winter Coats for teens (male and female), New winter hats, gloves, scarves)
New Raincoats (for children aged 3-6)
New Games (especially "Connects" building activities)
Books (Picture books for ages 0-8, books for ages 8-18)
Journals and composition books
Stamps and Stationery
Donations to send kids to Summer Adventure camp
For the full list including some bigger ticket items they are seeking like a Wii, click here!
Items can be dropped off at the Bridge Family Center main office at 1022 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. If you need assistance, ask for Judy Bierly who is in charge of the collection.
This is also a perfect organization to donate to after running a DIY drive!
Nothing like a little giving back after giving thanks!
xo Jessica
Giving back really is easy. It seems that it's just too much with everything else we have going on in our lives whether it be school, family, work, or other obligations. That's why it's important to find the easy ways to give back and that's why I started this blog.
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