The List
Each time we partner with an organization, we post their list of needs here. Check back often for new rounds of #one2give and #onebigneed blitzes.
Current Partnerships
#onebigneed x The Book Blitz
DO YOU HAVE #ONE2GIVE? FIND OUR #ONEBIGNEED BOOK BLITZ HERE.
Books have the power to comfort, inspire and shape young minds. A love of learning starts with a love of reading and books.
We were approached by one underserved partner school about the critical need for home libraries. This is something we know our #one2give family will feel very connected to and so we’re coming to you today in hopes that you’ll join us on our mission to collect gently-used books.
Between now and Monday March 21st, we’re collecting gently used books for Grade 1-6 students. Books will be given out by teachers at this school for students who don’t have a home library.
Contact us for Drop Spots.
***We’re very grateful for all donations, however, please consider the quality of the book prior to donating. Would your own family enjoy it?***
Types of books include:
📕Picture and chapter books
📕Gently used children's magazines like Chickadee
📕Graphic novels
📕Learn-to-read books
NB: we have received many wonderful PJ Library books do not require more.
Optional: Feel free to have your child include a book recommendation or make a bookmark. Safety pin your work to the inside cover. Check out our bio for some printable templates.
Do you have one book to give? Help bring the magic of books into as many homes as possible. Let's do this!
Thank you to our #one2give family for coming together, once again, to support our city's most vulnerable.
PROJECT STATUS: OPEN
#one2give x Anduhyaun
Our SEVENTH #one2give is officially live! We‘re grateful to join forces with our newest partner organization, Anduhyaun Inc., which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and children fleeing violence.
Between now and October 18th, we'll be collecting the following items on behalf of Anduhyaun. Scroll down for ways to donate.
The List (all new, unused):
🧡New twin bedding (Sheet sets, pillows)
🧡New women’s clothing (T-shirts, leggings)
🧡Non-perishable food (Pasta, tomato sauce, pancake mix)
🧡Shampoo, conditioner, bottled soap
🧡Gift cards (Tim Hortons, Walmart)
1) DONATE AN ITEM IN PERSON: Do you have anything brand new and unused from this list? Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for the address of a Drop Spot near you.
2) BUY ONLINE FROM OUR AMAZON WISHLIST: Our Amazon wishlist (featuring items specifically requested by Anduhyaun) can be found here: bit.ly/one2give7
***Items ordered from this wishlist will be shipped directly to #one2give and delivered to Anduhyaun
3) SHARE: Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for text/graphics to share. Don't forget to tag @one2giveTO, #one2give and @anduhyaun
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#onebigneed x The School Supply Blitz
DO YOU HAVE #ONE2GIVE? FIND OUR #ONEBIGNEED SCHOOL SUPPLY BLITZ WISHLIST HERE.
It’s Hard to believe that we’re introducing #one2give ROUND SIX. This is #onebigneed: The School Supply Blitz. We call it #remotelearninglove and it’s inspired by our #one2give family. We’ve been overwhelmed by how many of you have asked our favourite four-word question: How Can I Help?
Since April 8th, dollar and budget stores have been restricted to selling grocery and pharmacy items. This means that families can't buy school/craft supplies unless they have access to online shopping — a privilege.
In the coming weeks, we will be delivering supply kits to our partner schools. The first one will be Yorkwoods PS (Jane & Finch) and we will announce more soon.
The List (all new, unused):
❤️Crayons
❤️Markers
❤️Construction & lined paper
❤️School supplies
❤️Small toys and crafts (ex: bubbles, balls, chalk, stickers)
Do you have #one2give? Contact us for contactless delivery options.
Want to donate from home? Check out our Amazon wishlist here (stay tuned for local partnerships). No donation is too small. #smallaskbigimpact.
Thank you to our #one2give family for coming together, once again, to support our city's most vulnerable.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Seeds of Hope
It’s been a long few months since our last round of #one2give. We are so excited to reconnect and loop you in on our latest project in partnership with Seeds of Hope!
Due to lockdown restrictions, many social service agencies have been unable to accept in-kind donations. However, the need for essential items continues to soar, particularly for those who are living outside this winter. Did you know that socks are the most highly needed and least-donated item for people living on the street?
We want to help get NEW socks onto the feet of people living in encampments and on the street in Toronto.
On Valentines Day, February 14, 2021, #one2give launched #onebigneed: The Sock Blitz in partnership with Seeds of Hope.
Due to the current lockdown, we will not have Drop Spots located throughout the city. However, there are still ways you can help:
1) Donate a Pair of New Socks*
Have a spare pair of new socks at home? Drop them at our designated collection spot. Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for the address.
***Preference is for men’s size L/XL, however, all sizes are welcome
2) Purchase a Pair of New Socks
Stay home, stay safe and keep someone’s feet warm by picking up a pair of socks online. Here’s a selection of suggested vendors:
AMAZON: Our Amazon wishlist (featuring socks specifically requested by Seeds of Hope) can be found here: amzn.to/3tZ2stE
***Socks ordered from this list will be shipped directly to #one2give and delivered to Seeds of Hope
CAMP MOMS: Purchase a pair of hand-dyed socks for Seeds of Hope by DM’ing Camp Moms on Instagram OR emailing shop.campmoms@gmail.com. Don’t forget to reference “one2give”. Proceeds to go to SickKids Foundation c/o Project Halo (powered by Mom Halo). Socks to go to Seeds of Hope.
***#one2give will coordinate delivery of socks to Seeds of Hope
SOCK FOOTAGE: Visit www.sockfootage.com and use promo code “one2give20” for 20% off your purchase. Buy a pair of socks for yourself (using the promo code “one2give20”) and Sock Footage will then donate a pair to Seeds of Hope. Make sure to select “one2give” from the dropdown menu at checkout.
3) Share to Social Media/Email Your Network
Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for text/graphics to share.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Seeds of Hope
It’s been a long few months since our last round of #one2give. We are so excited to reconnect and loop you in on our latest project in partnership with Seeds of Hope!
Due to lockdown restrictions, many social service agencies have been unable to accept in-kind donations. However, the need for essential items continues to soar, particularly for those who are living outside this winter. Did you know that socks are the most highly needed and least-donated item for people living on the street?
We want to help get NEW socks onto the feet of people living in encampments and on the street in Toronto.
On Valentines Day, February 14, 2021, #one2give launched #onebigneed: The Sock Blitz in partnership with Seeds of Hope.
Due to the current lockdown, we will not have Drop Spots located throughout the city. However, there are still ways you can help:
1) Donate a Pair of New Socks*
Have a spare pair of new socks at home? Drop them at our designated collection spot. Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for the address.
***Preference is for men’s size L/XL, however, all sizes are welcome
2) Purchase a Pair of New Socks
Stay home, stay safe and keep someone’s feet warm by picking up a pair of socks online. Here’s a selection of suggested vendors:
AMAZON: Our Amazon wishlist (featuring socks specifically requested by Seeds of Hope) can be found here: amzn.to/3tZ2stE
***Socks ordered from this list will be shipped directly to #one2give and delivered to Seeds of Hope
CAMP MOMS: Purchase a pair of hand-dyed socks for Seeds of Hope by DM’ing Camp Moms on Instagram OR emailing shop.campmoms@gmail.com. Don’t forget to reference “one2give”. Proceeds to go to SickKids Foundation c/o Project Halo (powered by Mom Halo). Socks to go to Seeds of Hope.
***#one2give will coordinate delivery of socks to Seeds of Hope
SOCK FOOTAGE: Visit www.sockfootage.com and use promo code “one2give20” for 20% off your purchase. Buy a pair of socks for yourself (using the promo code “one2give20”) and Sock Footage will then donate a pair to Seeds of Hope. Make sure to select “one2give” from the dropdown menu at checkout.
3) Share to Social Media/Email Your Network
Email one2giveTO@gmail.com for text/graphics to share.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Project Give Back feat. Letters Against Isolation
Every other week, our co-founder Lindsay is in the Project Give Back Kindness Corner, sharing simple ways to give back. This week, Lindsay talked about how you can brighten the day of a senior in isolation.
We believe that small acts can have a big impact. We believe in the power of one. We believe in coming together to take care of our most vulnerable.
We are grateful to live with families and virtual villages. Most seniors live in isolation. Senior loneliness is a well-documented issue that affects both mental and physical health.
That’s why we were beyond inspired to learn about Letters Against Isolation. Founded by kick-ass kindness duo Shreya and Saffron Patel, Letters Against Isolation connects you with self-isolating seniors so that you can write them letters to brighten their days. Since its launch, Letters Against Isolation has expanded to serve thousands of seniors in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Here’s this week’s kindness challenge:
Visit Letters Against Isolation and sign up; or, write a letter to a self-isolating senior nearby
Share Letters Against Isolation with your local school or anyone you think might be interested
You never know the power one small act. can have. To the person receiving that letter, it might mean the world.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x YWS
We're so excited to announce our FOURTH partnership: Youth Without Shelter (YWS), a co-ed emergency residence in North Etobicoke, dedicated to providing shelter and support programs for homeless youth, ages 16-24.
Here it is... THE LIST! Between now and Monday November 9th, we'll be collecting these critical items.
Also, check out our Amazon Wishlist for some quick and easy options: https://amzn.to/3jaWNu6
Do you have #one2give? Drop Spots will be set up around the city. Contact us for a location near you! Need a pick-up? We've got you covered. Just let us know.
To our #one2give family: LET'S. DO. THIS.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Project Give Back feat. Front-Line Essential Workers
On this week’s episode of Project Give Back Connects, our Co-Founder Lindsay is in the Kindness Corner sharing ways to say “thanks” to the sometimes-unsung heroes of the pandemic.
Here’s this week’s kindness challenge:
Write a thank-you note to an unsuspecting front-line essential worker (crossing guard, school custodian, PSW at a retirement home…)
Send digitally, safely deliver in person or put in the mail
Snap a pic and tag @one2giveTO for a feature
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Project Give Back feat. Beeton Cupboard
#one2give is proud to support the Beeton Cupboard Food Bank, which is run and organized by St Michaels All Angels Church. This food bank accepts EVERYONE and need is at an all-time high.
Drop off any non-perishable food for Beeton Cupboard at 611 St Clair West (contactless drop, entrance off of Wychwood Ave.)
Wednesday (11-1) and 6-7:30
Sunday (9-12)
They will also accept personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies and baked goods.
PROJECT STATUS: OPEN
#onebigneed Water Bottle Blitz
Toronto public schools have shut off all water fountains due to Covid-19. Schools in underserved neighbourhoods need new water bottles for students and staff.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Sistering
Sistering is a multi-service agency for at-risk, socially isolated women and trans people in Toronto who are homeless or precariously housed.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
#one2give x Nellie’s Shelter
Nellie’s operates programs and services for women and children who are experiencing oppression such as violence, poverty, and homelessness.
PROJECT STATUS: CLOSED
