Each One Reach One Back To School Campaign
Gina Spence Productions [GSP] is partnering with Gibbons Company for the ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign, with recycled school uniforms to be distributed to families in need ahead of the upcoming school year.
A spokesperson said, “Gina Spence Productions are partnering with Gibbons Company once again for their uniform recycle program within their store. People who donate “gently used” school clothes will get a 20 percent discount on selected school items that are purchased.
“Gibbons will have collection bins throughout their children’s department and will collect the recycled uniforms. GSP volunteers will distribute them to “families in need” on Saturday, August 27 from 11.00am to 5.00pm on the upper level of the Washington Mall; this space is being donated by Washington Properties.
“This year, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Laplaza, we will be giving away free gym bags and haircuts through out the day. We will continue do our “each one reach one” back to school drive in addition to giving out the gently used clothing received from Gibbons Company.
“We are asking people to make donations to Back To School Campaign HSBC account and/or to nominate a child in need of school uniforms.
“Last year, we had a waiting list of families needing help with school uniforms; due to loss of jobs and the economy, this year those numbers have increased significantly. We received over 800 school clothing items and assisted other charities and families island wide.
“With the Gibbons partnership and recycle program, we are hoping to help more families in need. We look forward to partnering with the Bermuda community once again to provide much needed help and support to our children and families.”
To nominate a child online, visit the website, go to Gibbons children’s department to purchase a school uniform gift card, or call Gina Spence on 704-0224 or 296-0016; the deadline for nominations is Friday, August 26.
