What We Do
Gift Program
Supporting Families in Critical Moments
We partner with schools, social service agencies, and local nonprofits on the North Shore to identify children, teens, and families facing urgent needs. With streamlined processes, we act quickly—often within days—to deliver essential items and enrichment resources.
Essential Helps & Enrichment
From household essentials like beds, clothing, car repairs, and eyeglasses to opportunities like summer camps, driver education, and Chromebooks, our thoughtful grants bridge critical gaps and foster resilience, hope, and opportunity.
Swift, Impactful Outcomes
Unlike traditional social assistance programs, we bypass bureaucratic delays—collaborating directly with social workers and families to find immediate solutions that help stabilize crises and pave the way for future growth.
Support for Our Partner Organizations
Gifts that Matter supports our partner organizations through special projects and food drives. The focus of Gifts that Matter is to serve our community on the North Shore of Boston.
How It Works
We partner with schools and social service agencies to support kids and families in need. We collaborate with social workers and families during tough times to grasp their specific struggles and immediate needs. Our program stands out for its speedy response. We typically get in touch with families within a few days to a week – not months. We know timing is everything.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
What We Give
ESSENTIAL NEEDS
Home appliances
Essential furniture
Winter clothing
Car repair
Infant and childcare necessities
Beds and bedding
Other items we have covered include eyeglasses, bicycles, medical equipment, food supplements, strollers, and youth knapsacks.
ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION
Educational programs and career training
Chromebooks
Educational software
School supplies
Camp and summer enrichment
Sports programs
Drivers education