BIG NEIGHBORHOOD Clothing Drive Info Form

Name of Neighborhood Group, Association, etc. (if applicable)

Contact Person - Full Name*

First NameLast Name

Contact Person - Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Contact Person - Email *

example@example.com

Clothing Drive Start Date *

Clothing Drive End Date *

Host a day, a week, or more!

Neighborhood Clothing Drive Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Will you require a donation box to collect your donations? Boxes are 4'x2'x2'.*

Yes, I'd like a donation boxNo, I don't need a donation box

If you're requesting a Neighborhood Clothing Drive Box, please provide drop-off directions here:

Please include any special directions (i.e. driver should go to side door) and hours box can be brought between. Someone from our team will reach out after you submit this form with your box drop-off day/time.

Neighborhood Clothing Drive Pick Up Directions *

Please let us know the best way to obtain donations when the drive is over. You can drop them off at one of our sites, or you can schedule BBBSRI to pick them up.

DRAFT Flyer Option #1: BASIC IMAGE - we can modify content based on the information you provided above.

DRAFT Flyer Option #2: HOUSE JPEG BACKGROUND (this is an example. You would need to provide us with an image) - we can modify content based on the information you provided above.

Please select which flyer you'd like us to create for you:

If you selected DRAFT FLYER OPTION 2 with the JPEG IMAGE, please upload an image for us to use here:

If you'd like us to include a logo on your flyer, please upload it here:

PLEASE NOTE: Once your clothing drive form is submitted, we will create your flyer and send directly to the contact you listed on the form.

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL NEIGHBORHOOD CLOTHING DRIVE:

Use your neighborhood email or social media network to maximize response.
Find a secure, dry place to store the box/donations each night and before pickup.
Promote your drive in advance to allow neighbors time to begin collecting items.

DRAFT TEXT TO NEIGHBORS/FAMILIES/FRIENDS:

Hey Neighbors/Friends/Family!

I’m hosting a Neighborhood Clothing Drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island! Clear your clutter, support youth mentoring, and help the environment!

You can drop donations off from at . Click here for items accepted/not-accepted. Feel free to spread the word.

Thanks for your support!

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DRAFT EMAIL TO NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERV/GROUP – IF INCLUDING FLYER:

Hi Neighbors!

(INSERT your name or Neighborhood Group/Association Name) is hosting a neighborhood Clothing Drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI). BBBSRI has green donation bins throughout the state (one locally at INSERT LOCATION), however, our neighborhood drive is a convenient way to donate AND to show our neighborhood generosity. Donations help raise funds to support hundreds of life-changing youth mentoring relationships throughout RI, while keeping millions of pounds of cloth from the landfill annually!

See details on flyer below.

Thanks in advance for coming together as a neighborhood to support BBBSRI. Let us know if you have any questions

DRAFT EMAIL TO NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERV/GROUP – WITHOUT FLYER:

Hi Neighbors!

(INSERT your name or Neighborhood Group/Association Name) is hosting a neighborhood Clothing Drive for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI). BBBSRI has green donation bins throughout the state (one locally at INSERT LOCATION), however, our neighborhood drive is a convenient way to donate AND to show our neighborhood generosity. Donations help raise funds to support hundreds of life-changing youth mentoring relationships throughout RI, while keeping millions of pounds of cloth from the landfill annually!

Donating to BBBSRI is impactful because it:

CLEARS your clutter!
SUPPORTS mentoring throughout the state.
DIVERTS textile waste from the RI landfill!

Details:

Date:
Drop-off Times:
Location: i.e. in front of garage, front lawn etc.)
Details: Please ensure to only drop Accepted Items (see list below). BBBSRI’s donation truck will pick up donations at the end of the drive. Donate once or donate multiple times and feel free to extend the invitation to nearby family and friends, along with the Acceptable Donations List.

Thanks in advance for coming together as a neighborhood to support BBBSRI. Let us know if you have any questions.

DRAFT POST-DRIVE EMAIL TO NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERV/GROUP:

Hi Neighbors!

What a generous neighborhood we have! The Big Brothers Big Sisters truck picked this all up this week. Your donations make a BIG impact in RI by supporting mentoring throughout the state AND diverting millions of pounds of textile waste from the RI landfill. Learn more at DonateRI.org. Let’s do it again.

Thank you for all your donations!

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SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMPLE POSTS (include flyer BBBSRI provides)

FACEBOOK:

Exciting news - we're hosting a neighborhood clothing drive to support @BBBSRhodeIsland (BBBSRI). Donations support hundreds of life-changing mentoring relationships throughout RI and divert cloth waste from the RI landfill! We’d love your support. Message us for questions or email . Visit DonateRI.org to learn other ways to donate. Thanks for considering a donation. #clothingdrive #donateclothes #giveback #textilerecycling #sustainability

INSTAGRAM:

Exciting news - we're hosting a neighborhood clothing drive to support @BBBSRhodeIsland (BBBSRI). Donations support hundreds of life-changing mentoring relationships throughout RI and divert cloth waste from the RI landfill! We’d love your support. Message us for questions or email . Visit DonateRI.org to learn more ways to donate. Thanks for considering a donation. #clothingdrive #donateclothes #giveback #textilerecycling #sustainability

LINKEDIN:

Hey everyone!

We’re thrilled to announce we're hosting a neighborhood clothing drive to support @Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI). Your donations will support hundreds of life-changing mentoring relationships throughout the state and help divert textile waste from the landfill - it's a win-win!

We would love to have your support for this initiative. If you have any questions, please email us at . Visit DonateRI.org to learn about other ways to donate, or visit BigsRI.org to learn more about BBBSRI Mentoring.

Together, we can make a difference in our community while also promoting sustainability. Thanks so much for considering a donation. #clothingdrive #donateclothes #giveback #textilerecycling #sustainability

Acceptable Donations

Donation Center Info Sheet - For your reference!

Thank you for hosting a neighborhood clothing drive! If you have any questions, please reach out to Jen McAuslin, Donation Center Director, at Jen@BigsRI.org.

We're excited to partner with you!

Best,

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island

Neighborhood Clothing Drive Form