May
3
to May 4
May
4
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
May
8
9:00 AM09:00
2025 Sensata Day of Service
Sensata volunteers will help inventory, sort, and reorganize donated clothing and toys at our local donation center. Volunteers will also play a key role in preparing for our transition to a new inventory management system, helping us input, organize, and streamline our donation tracking process. This support will help set the foundation for smoother, more efficient operations in the future.
Volunteer Tasks Include:
Counting and sorting clothing by size and gender
Organizing toys by age group and type
Inspecting items for quality and safety standards
Labeling and creating an easy-to-navigate storage system
Assisting with data entry into new inventory management system
May
10
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
May
10
9:00 AM09:00
Ameriprise National Day of Service
Last year, we had overwhelming support for our drive thru food and personal care drive to help provide lunches for children in Attleboro and Plainville. This year we will be supporting 3 local groups who provide food to the community. This year we will continue collecting personal care items.
1. Kids Summer Café, a program through the Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative Food n’ Friends program. The program will focus on feeding children through the summer, in a grab and go style lunch on playgrounds.
2.The Pride Pantry provide much needed personal care products through Attleboro High School.
3. Plainville Elementary Schools provide snacks during the school year and for summer programs
As in previous years, I am very glad to have the Attleboro Area Council for Children partner with us.
We will have a ONE day only drop off in our office parking lot to support all of these programs. When you come to our parking lot, please have the donation in your trunk, pop it open for us and we will remove the items and you can drive away.
Collection Date: Saturday May 10, 2025
Time/Place: 9AM to 12PM only
Portia Planning and Wealth Management
30 Man Mar Drive
Plainville, MA 02762
Items needed: Individual fruit cups/raisin boxes
Individual applesauce cups, unsweetened pudding cups
Individual crackers/snacks, like pretzels, goldfish, SkinnyPop, desserts
Individual Nutrigrain bars
Small Peanut Butter or Jelly containers
Individual Gluten Free snacks
Juice boxes
Personal care products: deodorant, soap, shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, hairbrushes and hair accessories
May
10
11:00 AM11:00
Staying Calm as a Parent
In this Project Connect workshop, parents will learn habits and strategies to take care of themselves and calm their own bodies in moments of stress. The research-based information will support parents to handle the challenges of parenting with more calm, more confidence, and less guilt. (in person, no childcare available). Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
May
13
6:00 PM18:00
Getting Ready for Kindergarten (Zoom)
Ms. Sarah will be focusing on the 6 important aspects of development (language, social emotional, self-help, fine motor, reading readiness and math readiness) and help you provide a smooth transition for your child. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
May
15
12:00 PM12:00
Screen Time and Your Child (Zoom
Are you struggling to limit the amount of time your child spends on a screen? Do you find yourself battling with them over the phone or tablet? Do you feel that this impacting your child's behavior? Please join Ms. Beatrice and Ms. Sarah over Zoom for a discussion on navigating your child's relationship with technology and screens. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
May
18
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
May
22
12:00 PM12:00
Sibling Dynamics (Zoom)
In this Project Connect workshop, parents will learn strategies for managing sibling dynamics and preventing sibling rivalries. Please join Ms. Beatrice and Ms. Sarah over Zoom for a discussion on how to support sibling harmony in your home. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
May
24
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
May
27
6:00 PM18:00
Getting Ready for Kindergarten (Zoom)
Ms. Sarah will be focusing on the 6 important aspects of development (language, social emotional, self-help, fine motor, reading readiness and math readiness) and help you provide a smooth transition for your child. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
May
29
12:00 PM12:00
Early Communication and Your Child (Zoom)
Are you interested in learning more about fostering early communication with your baby? Are you looking for tips on how to create a language rich environment? Please join Ms. Beatrice and Ms. Sarah over Zoom for a discussion on how to promote early communication in your home. Christmas is For Kids parents contact jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com to sign up. Once registered, you will receive a link for the zoom workshop. To receive credit, please indicate you are with Christmas is For Kids.
Jun
7
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Jun
12
9:30 AM09:30
Jun
14
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Jun
19
9:30 AM09:30
Jun
22
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Jun
26
9:30 AM09:30
Jun
28
8:00 AM08:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection - LAST DAY
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00
Apr
26
9:00 AM09:00
Spring 2025 Savers Collection
Drop off at our Emerald Square Mall location on the third floor near Sears (in the back of the mall).
We get paid by the pound!!!
We Are Collecting the following items:
Clothes
Men's, women's, & children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc.
Household Textiles
Bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, etc.
Books
Hard & soft covered
Apr
19
11:00 AM11:00
Apr
9
6:00 PM18:00
Parenting Jeopardy
Hello Families and Caregivers! Come join us for a fun evening of discussion revolving around parenting topics. We will spend the hour connecting over the challenges and celebrations of parenting. In person, no childcare available.
To register, please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Apr
5
9:30 AM09:30
Mar
25
7:00 PM19:00
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care
Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you're not sure how to keep them motivated during this challenging, in-between period. How can you help them maintain their momentum toward better mental health without crossing boundaries or enabling unhealthy behaviors? Families for Depression Awareness upcoming webinar, "Bridging the Gap: Supporting Loved Ones as They Wait for Mental Health Care", tackles these pressing questions head-on.
Register to join for a live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.
Mar
25
11:30 AM11:30
Visual Schedule Make & Take Workshop
Is there a routine you or your kids are struggling with (maybe bedtime, getting dressed, mealtime, or getting out the door)?
Join us for an engaging workshop designed to help you enhance understanding, reduce frustration and foster independence in your child's daily routines. You'll discover how visual strategies can support learning, communication and organization at home. Parents will create personalized visual supports that you can take home and start using right away. Children benefit from structure, clear instructions and visual reminders. This will help provide effective strategies to meet their needs.
*Childcare is available; materials & snacks will be provided*
To register please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Mar
21
12:00 PM12:00
Mar
13
3:30 PM15:30
Parenting Jeopardy
Hello Families and Caregivers! Come join us for a fun evening of discussion revolving around parenting topics. We will spend the hour connecting over the challenges and celebrations of parenting. In person, no childcare available.
To register, please email: jcapitanio@attleboroschools.com
Mar
13
9:00 AM09:00
Mar
9
2:00 PM14:00
Angels Touch by Lisa Powers - March 9th
Back by popular demand, Lisa Powers, spiritual medium and an animal communicator. She is clairaudient (hearing), clairsentient (feeling), and clairvoyant (seeing).
Growing up, she always knew that she was different. Her parents usually attributed this trait as “over sensitivity.” In 2004 she had a spiritual awakening when her nephew Brandon was killed in an automobile accident, and through that tragedy she found solace in God and the Angels. Her nephew came to her in spirit and said, “Auntie, you will help the family to heal and help others; you have this ability, and why are you not using it? Now is the time.” Lisa wondered how she could be of help to others when she couldn’t even help herself. But she realized as time went on while working on her skin & nail clients at her own business, that she began to notice she was being guided by spirit, to help others, and then in turn, heal herself.
Lisa’s wish is to help others heal from pain and loss, empowering them to grow, and evolve on their own spiritual journey, awakening to their inner truth: we are just spiritual beings having a human experience.
Please join us and Lisa on this homeward bound journey. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Nicky O Foundation, a program of the Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children.
Click link below to purchase tickets
Mar
2
3:00 PM15:00
Local Jam
Enjoy live music from Quick Dam Specialty Band, network with like-minded folks, and help raise funds for a great cause.
Feb
26
11:00 AM11:00
Regional Community Resource Fair
Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children will join the regional community fair hosted by the Regional Director of Wellness and Karen Becker, Healthy KP Substance Use Prevention Coalition Coordinator. The goal is to help families connect to resources and programs of state and local agencies, and community providers. Parents and caregivers from the four districts are invited to attend.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025, 06:00 PM
King Philip Middle School, 18 King Street, Norfolk, MA, USA
Jan
1
12:00 PM12:00
10th Annual Polar Plunge!
10th Annual Polar Plunge at Fogland Beach in Tiverton, RI
If you would like to participate and take the plunge, or for more information, please contact Shelley Dunlea at 774 -254-1244 or via email at shell8666@hotmail.com.
All non-plungers welcome to cheer us on!
Dec
14
9:00 AM09:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
12
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
11
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
10
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
9
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
7
9:00 AM09:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
5
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
3
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
2
5:00 PM17:00
Drop Off Center at Emerald Square Mall Open
Drop off Center at Emerald Square Mall is Open for Donor Drop Off.
We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Dec
1
9:30 AM09:30
Third Annual Town of North Attleboro Leftover Turkey Trot
Place
North Attleboro Town Hall
43 South Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA US 02760
Description
Event Time: 11:00 AM. Participant check in opens at 9:30.
Event Place: Start and finish line at North Attleboro Town Hall, 43 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760
Course description: Course begins on flat straightaway, transitions to rolling hills on residential streets, and ends on straightway through downtown North Attleboro.
Event Cost: $30 / per participant – all participants encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy. THIS EVENT IS UNABLE TO ACCEPT CASH DAY OF EVENT!
Event Beneficiary: All toys and proceeds will go to the Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children “Christmas is for Kids” Program
SWAG: The first 400 participants will receive runners’ bib, T-shirt, and finisher’s medal. Top three women and top three men will receive unique medals.
Nov
24
12:00 PM12:00
CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS PHONE LINES OPEN TODAY!!
PHONE LINES OPEN FOR DONORS TO BE MATCHED TO AVAILABLE CHILDREN IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS.
CALL US AT 774-306-4013
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00
Early matching for donors - in person at Emerald Square Mall
It’s early matching day!! Donors can be matched to story sheets. Come on down and visit! We can’t wait to see you.
Join us in our new space at Emerald Square Mall. We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!
Perhaps you can start your shopping at the Mall!!
Nov
16
9:00 AM09:00
Elf Training - In Person at our new space in Emerald Square Mall
It’s Elf Training day! Elves must be 13 years or older. CORI forms will be available and all volunteers must complete a CORI form.
Join us in our new space at Emerald Square Mall. We are in the unit located on the third floor near the Sears Store. Drive around back of the mall on the Sears side. Park near the Mall Entrance and we are directly across the hall. Look for the Elves in the window!