Other Ways to Give
Big Sister Boston raises more than 80% of our annual operating budget through private philanthropy. Your donation ensures the lasting impact of our organization on Greater Boston’s girls. If you cannot make a financial contribution in support of our mission, but want to give in another way, browse the list below for a creative way to donate that works for you!
Raise Funds For Big Sister
Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to support our programs by engaging your network to donate to a cause that is important to you: Big Sister!
- In lieu of gifts or favors at a birthday party, bridal shower, wedding, or other special event, make a donation to Big Sister
- Participate in a road race, triathlon, marathon, or cycling event in support of Big Sister Boston
- Have party guests make a donation in lieu of gifts to the host
- Donate proceeds from a car wash, lemonade stand, yard sale, or bake sale
- Host a Big Sister Boston benefit night at your business with a portion of the sales going to support our mission
- Request a grant for Big Sister Boston in recognition of your volunteer hours
Donate While You Surf the Web
Good Search
When you search the web with GoodSearch.com (ID for Big Sister is 848139), money from Yahoo advertisers will go to Big Sister Association! Check it out, download the toolbar, and support Big Sister while surfing the web!
Donate Tickets
If you have tickets you’d like to donate to Big Sisters and/or Little Sisters (i.e. sporting events, cultural shows, musical performances, etc.) email Tanika Smith or contact her by phone at 617.236.8065.
Donate To Our Little Sister Wish list
Shopping on Amazon? You can add support for Greater Boston’s girls to your cart with the click of a button! Many of our programs involve crafting or science activities that require supplies. You can help by visiting our Amazon Wish List and ordering a donation of supplies for our Big and Little Sisters to draw, collage, make slime, and most importantly, strengthen their bonds through quality time together. Take me to the Wish List!
Donate Office Supplies Or Resources For Staff Use
Supplies and Resources
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General office supplies including; pens, glue sticks, notebooks, post-it notes
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Games for Little Sisters such as: Scattegories, Password, Bop It, Twister, Sorry, Parcheesi, Jenga, etc.
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Game supplies including: dice, playing cards, balls of yarn, plastic spoons, hosiery
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Art Supplies: Glue Sticks, Magic Markers, crayons, construction paper
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Scrapbooks for Big and Little Sisters
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Juice boxes
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Non-perishable snacks
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Favors/takeaways for our annual Big and Little Sister events
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Journals for Little Sisters
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Head-sets for incoming calls
Services
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Photography
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Audio Visual Services for large-scale events
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Printing
If you would like to donate office supplies or have other ideas for donating creatively, please email us at bigsister@bigsister.org or call 617.236.8060
