“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.”
This is the third year of the annual BGCA Give the Gift of Great Futures Campaign. This is my second year spreading the word about it! Not only has my family had the benefit of being part of the Boys & Girls Club of America, but personally we also are always teaching our children about giving back to the community. Not only do we donate our clothes, toys and other household items, we also participate in local food drives. This year we taking it a step further with the kids and we are adopting a family for the holidays. We have been blessed this year and I want my children to learn how important it is to give back. The Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) have once again created the Give the Gift of Great futures website. Please take a moment and visit the to vote in the Kids Give Back contest. I promise you it will be hard to choose, but worth it! The photos show BGCA members giving back in their communities.
While you’re visiting the website use the Gift Tag Generator to create festive holiday gift tags You can use their templates or customize your own. Need help inspiring your children to give back in your communities? Not sure where to start? Use the Gift-of-Giving tips to inspire your kids to make a difference in your community. My favorite tips are reading books about giving which you can do with young children and the other is to acknowledge all types of giving, from donating clothes or helping someone cross the street. It all counts . This website will inspire you and your family.
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite picture! Have a Happy Holiday!
Dawn Lopez says
How wonderful! I used to go to the Boys and Girls Club growing up, such great memories!
Tracie says
I love the ideas to get kids involved in giving. It is so important to teach them this from a young age. BGCA does such important work, I am always happy to support them.
Allyson says
I think this is such a great program, and they always do such helpful things!
Jenny @ MyLittleMe says
I love the boys and girls Club! My son loves going there almost everyday!
Jessica @Bkeepsushonest says
I voted! What a great program.
Deborah Anderson says
I absolutely love the “give back” and especially when it involves kids!
brett says
love this campaign- and the fun extras are a great bonus!
Helene Cohen Bludman says
This is such a wonderful example we can set for our kids. This should be the season of giving but also of giving back. Kudos to you and your family!
Shauna says
What a great opportunity. The Boys & Girls Clubs are amazing and do a great job helping others…
Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY says
Love the idea of giving back around the holidays, the git tags are fun too!
Heather Lawrence says
I wonder if they are doing this program here in Canada?
Does anyone know?
I would love to give back with a great book!
Angela says
BGCA is such an amazing organization and I love that they continue this contest every year.
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
Thanks for sharing the word on this great program!
Jennifer B says
I love RetailMeNot and this is a really great organization too.
Shanna says
What a great idea. My husband and I have been talking about starting our three-year-old on lessons in “giving back” and donating some of her old toys.
Steve Pots says
We have made a point to teach the kids about charity and they have all been donating their old toys form a very young age. When they tire of something they make sure to put it somewhere safe so the next time we donate the toys will be in good condition. It almost second nature for them now. The mantra in our house is If you have something you don’t need and don’t really care about give it to somebody who needs it.
Pam says
I am big on having my children give back to others. Boys and Girls Club is such a great organization!
Eileen says
Great post!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
What a wonderful campaign and thanks for spreading the word… I love Boys and Girls club..thanks for sharing
Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama says
The Boys and Girls Club is such an amazing organization. Great campaign and you were right it was hard to pick just one to vote for at the Kids Give Back site. Thanks for sharing.
Dawn says
I love the idea of the Gift Tag Generator. Thank you for sharing about this great organization.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
I have a lot of friends who work with the Boys and Girls Club. I have so much respect for what they do! Their organization doesn’t just talk about making a difference – they actually do it!
katherine bartlett says
I love the boys and girls club. They are awesome!
Jessica Harlow says
The Boys and Girls Club is a great program and I think it’s exceptional that you and your family are involved in supporting such a great cause. It really is important to teach our children about giving back!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
I didn’t know that RetailMeNot did this, so glad to hear this!
trisha says
Thankyou! I love supporting things like this!
trisha
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Thanks for the gift tags link. I love those little snowmen tags!
Robyn says
What a great way to give back. I love organizations that give back.