Donor Testimonials
Most people who donate to the BBBS Foundation do so not just once, but many times! Read what some of our donors have to say about their experience with us:
"I think it is a great way to help people in need - and at the same time, decluttering my house of things that are perfectly good that would be otherwise thrown away - a win-win situation."
- Linda W., Franklin, MA
"I feel that there are so many children in need and my children have so much, that it's a good way to show my children how to help others who are not so fortunate."
- Catherine A., Braintree, MA
"BBBS foundation is convenient in every way."
- Mercedes A., Mattapan, MA
"I just couldn't believe how easy it was!"
- Terri C., Medway, MA
"I am pleased because it's easy to schedule a pick-up...just put the materials out and you don't have to sign anything, they just pick up automatically."
- Constance P., Ipswich, MA
"You pick up - I like that idea. I have big bags sometimes."
- Rosilind G., Taunton, MA
"The convenience and the communications are good. It is very well handled and very easy."
- Roberta S., Wilmington, MA
"It is so convenient to have stuff picked up. I never have to call, they are always there promptly. They are efficient and don't leave any things hanging around."
- Michelle C., Milford, MA
"I just like that they can use the stuff that I don't need and I get a tax deduction. Plus they pick it up. What more could you want?"
- Mary L., Dedham, MA
"A good way to reuse the clothes."
- Lisa S., Methuen, MA
"There are many at-risk and needy kids in this country and I contribute when I can."
- Eileen P., Mattapan, MA
"BBBS consistently sends postcards and never misses a pick-up. Donating items is mainly a matter of convenience."
- Diane T., Brighton, MA
"Aside from supporting a worthy cause, the convenience of 'hassle-free' pick-up is appealing."
- S.H., Mattapan, MA
"You make it so easy to help and it helps me clean out my house!!"
- Elizabeth S., Brighton, MA
"It feels good to know that what is no longer useful to me will be useful to someone else who needs it!"
- Amy Y., Marshfield, MA
"...You make donating easy. You pick up at my doorstep."
- Lynn S., Holden, MA
"You make it so easy to donate clothing/items, and it's nice to know it will go to good use."
- Lisa M., Braintree, MA
"I feel that I want to support your agency in some manner and this feels like one that I can commit to."
- Nancy M., Braintree, MA
You have frequent pick-ups. Never any problems with pick-ups. Good cause."
- Sharon W., Randolph, MA
"The 'donation' team is always here in a timely manner as promised. Also appreciate the reminder (email) for the 'pick-up, donation day'. Love that I am helping the best way that I can right now for this organization."
- Laurylyn S., Franklin, MA
"The services you offer are for a great cause."
- Vicky O., Franklin, MA
"I think it is a good cause to invest in children."
- Wendy L., Winchester, MA
"I enjoy being able to help even if it is in a small way. I am glad my clothing and household items can go to good use."
- Colleen M., Roslindale, MA
"I've never had a bad experience with donating to BBBS. I like donating to a worthy cause like BBBS. BBBS makes it easy to donate by picking the items up at the house...which is very convenient in a busy household!"
- Kim F., Roslindale, MA
"I am able to conveniently leave bags on my porch and they pick up on the day they say. It saves me time."
- Sue P. , Franklin, MA
"I think it is a good cause, and I like the convenience of my donation being picked up. Also, when I receive the postcard, it motivates me to organize and collect items to donate."
- Michelle L., Roslindale, MA
"They are very consistent in their pick-ups. It's very easy to arrange and I know that the things I donate will not be wasted and any money raised goes to a good cause."
- Nora C., Bridgewater, MA
"I love being able to give items away that may be useful to others."
- LeeAnn B., Milton, MA
"I like the pick-up feature and knowing the donation is going to a good cause."
- Karen M., Rockland, MA
"The ability to schedule a pick-up via your website is very convenient. This is a way to recycle and help people at the same time. Big Brother/Big Sister is a very worthwhile cause and will always be needed given our society's economic and social problems. This is a way for me to help when I may not have the financial resources to help otherwise."
- Ann D., Franklin, MA
"You make it easy for us to make donations of items we no longer need. We are glad that the items we give away are going to an organization that puts them where they can be of use to others."
- Nancy O.