Back-to-School Cleanout at Warwick Mall (Sept 6, 12–2 PM) or, Join Us!
Back-to-School Starts at Warwick Mall. Turn Your Unwanted Clothes into Mentoring Opportunities for Hundreds of RI Youth!
Back-to-school shopping season is here and so is your chance to make a difference while clearing out your closet. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) invites the community to join them on Saturday, September 6, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM at the Warwick Mall for a special clothing donation event.
Shoppers can look for the BBBSRI Donation Truck in the Warwick Mall parking lot located in front of Jordan’s Furniture, drop off their unwanted clothing and linens, and help support mentoring relationships for hundreds of local youths, one bag at a time.
Event highlights include:
- Street Team appearance from NOW 93.3 at Center Mall
- Music, games, on-site prizes and giveaways throughout the event
- Information on becoming or getting a Mentor
- $250 Warwick Mall Shopping Spree
Donations of unwanted clothing and linens directly fund BBBSRI’s youth mentoring programs. However, donations have been down in recent months, creating a critical funding gap that could impact the number of youths the agency can support. “Every bag we collect brings us closer to filling the truck, and every truckload allows us to continue providing mentoring to over 200 youth and case management, emergency assistance, career exploration, enrichment activities, and more over 2,500 Rhode Islanders each year,” said Jack Blatchford, CFO of BBBSRI.
These donations not only fund vital programs, they also create a more sustainable community. In 2024 alone, BBBSRI’s textile recycling efforts helped divert more than 4 million pounds of clothing and linens from the Rhode Island landfill. Whether you give one bag or help us fill an entire truck, your donation makes a measurable difference for local youth, families, and the environment.
Can’t make it? Donations can be dropped at any BBBSRI Donation Center, green bin, or scheduled for free home pickup. Visit www.DonateRI.org to find a location or arrange a pickup.
About BBBSRI:
BBBSRI is dedicated to creating and supporting impactful mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Through its Donation Center, BBBSRI has funded mentorship programs for over 28 years, diverting millions of pounds of textiles from landfills while supporting both the environment and local youth. To learn more about hosting a neighborhood clothing drive, donating items, or becoming a mentor, visit BigsRI.org or DonateRI.org.
