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Grade Range: K - 11
Gift Cards for Good collects gift cards with a "little" left on them and uses them to buy things for charities. This 501C3 tax-exempt organization, was created by a 10 year old. Explore the links to find out where to send your leftover gift cards. Find the links to various charities around the world. Find other ideas about how to help around your community (without gift cards).
In the Classroom
Capture your students passion, hearts, and interest in proving that kids can make a big difference. Use this resources as an inspiration for community service projects that can be done -- even by 10 year-olds! Encourage students to look for charities in your area and find out how they can help. Place this link on your class website to further the cause and show parents the power of kids! Include it in your units on character education and leadership. Use it as an example for project based learning, challenging students to write promotional materials and letters explaining their project.
At Home
Show your child how to be an active contributor in your community with ideas from this site. If you lead or coach any youth groups, this is an idea to share. Have any leftover gift cards? Now you know where to send them!
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Careers & Guidance, Character Education, Parent Information, Professional, Social Studies, Social Studies,