Collection Drives
At the heart of our mission are our celebrating and caring for children programs. These programs ensure children in our local communities can experience joy on their birthday. Each birthday bag includes three gifts, two books, a family celebration kit, and a handwritten card. The goal of the collection drive is to restock our gift room for students pre-K to 12th grade.
Organize a collection drive with your group, club, office, organization, church, etc. If requested, we will provide cupcake tags that include a wishlist item and QR code to guide purchases. A large donation box and a Bridge of Hearts poster are also available to collect gifts. All unwrapped gifts can be arranged for drop-off at Bridge of Hearts.
Collection Drive FAQs
What are the best gifts to donate?
We serve needy students from pre-K to 12th grade.
Great gift ideas include:
- Sports balls
- Craft kits
- Lego sets
- Jewelry
- Board games
- Action figures
- Barbie dolls
- Makeup and nail polish
- $15 gift cards (Walmart, Target, Dollar General, QuickTrip, Wendy’s, Bojangles, Chick-fil-A, McDonatld’s) – gift cards can be mailed to Bridge of Hearts
When are the best times to host a drive?
The spring (April-May) is a time to celebrate the end of the school year by giving back while helping us prepare for fall birthdays. A fall drive (November-December) provides an opportunity to embrace the season of giving and restock our shelves for the upcoming year.
Who can host a drive?
Anyone! Whether you’re an individual, group of friends, school club, business, church or civic organization, you can make an impact.
Want to learn more?
Contact Linda Morris at lindamorris@bohnc.org for ideas, details and supplies to make your drive a success.
Make your collection drive a success
Ways to spread awareness:
Get your church, club, school, organization, business, neighborhood, team, etc. involved
Hang up flyers
Word of mouth
Share on social media