How to Teach Kids the Importance of Giving Back to the Community

April 26, 2017 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

As adults we tend to understand the importance of giving back to the community and the different ways we can go about it. For kids, however, it can be a hard concept to grasp. If you’re looking to teach your children about the importance of giving back, but you’re not sure how to broach the subject in a way that makes it clear for them, then you’ll appreciate these tips.

Create a Family Donation Jar

You can get the ball rolling by involving the whole family in giving back, not just the kids. This shows that contributing to the community is something that every member of the family should take part in, because it’s that important. If you want to be able to give a charitable donation, why not start a family donation jar? [Read more…]

Clear Out Clutter for a Cause During the Glad #Donate4Good Program with Goodwill

August 6, 2015 by Kathryn 23 Comments

I didn’t realize until we started packing up to move out of our house just how much unneeded items my boys and I had accumulated. From toys to clothes to dishware, I found so much that just wasn’t being used anymore and so wasn’t needed. But I knew that some of our items might be able to help those in need, so I started packing up bags and boxes to donate.

It’s sometimes hard to realize just how much we collect over the years, so clearing out the clutter periodically is important. And when the items we no longer love can make others happy, it just makes sense to purge the house periodically! That’s why I’m so excited about the Donate4Good partnership between Glad and Goodwill taking place right now in the GTA. [Read more…]

Discover the #Plusabilities of the new Tide Plus Collection and Donate to Goodwill through the Tide Truck

May 21, 2014 by Kathryn 42 Comments

Spring cleaning is in full swing for many right now and this spring, the new Tide Plus collection is here to help me discover the #Plusabilities of all its different detergents and get through the cleaning a little easier! With six varieties of Tide Plus laundry detergent for all my various household needs, there’s no job I can’t tackle when doing my cleaning! Check out this handy Tide Plusabilities infographic to see how Tide Plus detergents can help you power through your spring chores!

The new Tide Plus collection is available in adorable mini bottles good for washing five loads of laundry so that busy families can test one or two without buying a large bottle. These “cuties” are a perfect way to find your perfect Tide! The Tide Plus collection includes Tide Plus A Touch of Downy for added fabric softening, Tide Plus Febreze Sport to help eliminate tough odours, Tide Plus Coldwater Clean to help save energy and the environment, Tide Plus Bleach Alternative for brighter whites, Tide Plus Febreze Freshness for long-lasting great scent and Tide Plus Ultra Stain Release for deep-down removal of the toughest stains. [Read more…]

The Office Depot Foundation Helps Ensure That All Kids Feel Great About Going Back To School-Giveaway

August 4, 2012 by Kathryn 90 Comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about school, but in just a few short weeks, kids will be heading back to class with backpacks full of new school supplies. But for some families, going back to school means desperately trying to get necessary supplies that they don’t have the money to buy.

For the last eleven years, the Office Depot Foundation has been helping those children with its National Backpack Program. This incredible program provides sackpacks with some essential school supplies to children whose families are struggling financially. This year, 400,000 colourful new sackpacks will be distributed to organizations across North America. This year, sackpacks will be sent to Feed the Children, Speedway Children’s Charities, Food for the Poor and many other fantastic charities.

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