This document summarizes the services of a non-profit foundation that provides financial support to Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies in Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. It discusses how the foundation collects donations of clothing and household items through donation bins and pickups to raise funds for BBBS programs. Research shows these mentoring programs help children become more confident in school, less likely to skip school or use drugs, and better able to get along with their families. The foundation partners with local businesses and communities to host clothing donation drives as an easy fundraiser to support BBBS.

1. Supporting Big Brothers, Big Sisters
in your community

2. We are a non-profit foundation that
provides financial support to Big
Brothers, Big Sisters agencies in
Western Massachusetts and Connecticut.

3. David Parkinson
Operations Manager ClairAnn Muddiman
Operations Supervisor
Tyna Denson
Office Manager
Sarah Toro
Confirmation Supervisor
Jan Pierce
Dispatch Supervisor

4. National research has shown that positive relationships
between Littles and their Bigs have a direct and measurable
impact on children’s lives. By participating in BBBS programs,
Little Brothers and Sisters are:
 more confident in their schoolwork performance
 52% less likely to skip school
 able to get along better with their families
 46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs
 27% less likely to begin using alcohol
http://www.bbbs.org/site/c.9iILI3NGKhK6F/b.5962351/k.42EB/We_are_here_to_start_something.htm

5. We call and
ask you to
donate
We mail you a card
reminding you of the dates
we will be in your town
Our truck comes to you to
pick up your donation

6. Through a partnership
with Savers Thrift Stores
we turn your clothing and
small household item
donations into financial
resources for our Big
Brother, Big Sister
partners.

7. Clothing
Linen
Shoes
Coats/Jackets
Toys
Books
Handbags
Dinningware
Knick-Knacks
Fabric
Drapes
Curtains…
Not sure? Call us.
413-732-7111 extension 1

8. Hampden County
Franklin County
Hampshire County

9. You can drop off at one of
our bins
 Hampden Mass Transfer Station
 Tower Square Parking Garage
 Mary Walsh School in Springfield
 Executive Paintball in Blanford, Mass
Or at one of the businesses
that host a collection
container
 Andrew’s Associates, Enfield Ct
 Ludlow Printing, Ludlow Ma
Call us to
schedule a pick
up
Bag or box your
donations
413-732-7111
ext. 1

11. Does your organization
need an easy, quick, and
environmentally friendly
fundraiser?
• No selling
• Provide a service
• Help keep the environment
clean
All while raising funds for your
cause/team/students.

12. For residential donations………………………….413-732-7111 ext. 1
For donation drives………………………………….413-732-7111 ext. 117
For businesses inquires…………………………….413-732-7111 ext. 120

13. Teaming up with you,
your business,
and the community
while supporting
Big Brothers, Big Sisters