Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020
Got
Your
Back
With back to school around the corner, Kid2Kid hosted their second volunteer initiative, called ‘Got Your Back’ in July and August.
With the help of many families from the Beaches Community, organizers Caroline and Shah purchased back to school essentials including backpacks, lunch bags, and school supplies, for kids residing at the local Red Door Shelter. Due to COVID-19, the initial plan of assembling the backpacks as a community was not possible. Rather some families individually packed the bag(s) they had sponsored and the Kid2Kid team put the rest together and delivered the goods. Some of the folks that participated shared how rewarding it was to have their kids take part of something that they really are able to understand and be part of.
Below are some quotes and photos from this wonderful opportunity that we had.
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Get Involved
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Volunteer
1. Volunteer at our bi-annual "Got Your Back" events to help pack bags.
Next initiative at the Beaches Recreation Centre Our next youth volunteer initiative is on:
Monday July 15, 5pm-6:15pm
Volunteer spaces are limited so email to reserve your spot today.
2. Become part of our Kid2Kid Team (from posting blogs to fundraising or whatever you're great at).
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3. Participate in our Kid's Marketplace as an entrepreneur or volunteer.
Our next marketplace will be May 31, 2025 (11:30am-2pm). Application for vendors open ealry April 2025.
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Sponsor
If you are a business, consider making a monetary or in-kind donation.
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Monetary donations are eligible for a tax receipts. In-kind donations can include items for our "Got Your Back" initiatives, such as backpacks, school supplies, winter essentials likes socks and hats, non-perishable snacks (e.g. hot chocolate bar, granola bars). Or you can donate a gift certificate or item towards our silent auction for our annual Kid's Marketplace. Please email us if you would like us to send you Sponsorship Package.
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Bonus: Your will get publicity for your business on our Sponsor page and via our social media.
