INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: See below for specific information about registration, transportation, and meeting American friends at the Big Party!
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Because God has given us more than enough in Jesus, we are to be an overflow of His love “in every good work” (2 Cor 9:7-8). Ways that you may do this for our new neighbors is by donating needed furniture, volunteering for various event days leading up to the Big Giveaway, attending the Big Party, serving the day of, connecting with new international friends, and hosting a meal in your home (more info to come!). Donations of water bottles, snacks for volunteers, cardboard boxes and finances are also welcome!
VOLUNTEER:
It takes over 200 volunteers to make this event happen! If interested in serving in any capacity, click here to sign up as a volunteer. Descriptions of the various volunteer opportunities are below.
DONATE - ITEMS WE ACCEPT:
Furniture - Living, Dining, Office, Bedroom
Working Bicycles, Locks, and Helmets
Vacuum Cleaners
Lamps
Small Appliances - most needed items: microwaves, rice cookers, coffee makers, blenders, toaster ovens
Dishes/Kitchen Items - sets of four dishes preferred (dishes, cups, utensils)
Bedding - sheets, comforters, blankets (please label size, e.g., twin, queen. NO KING please)
Towels and Washcloths
NOTE: Please box or bag small items, and label (e.g., kitchen items, appliances, bedding and towels). This helps to make storage and organization easier!
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE:
Worn, Stained, or Torn items
China Cabinets
Armoirs
King Sized Items - mattresses, sheets, comforters
Sleeping Pillows
Clothes / Shoes
Children’s items - cribs, toys
Books, movies
Home Decor, including Holiday Decor
Large Appliances - washers, dryers, refrigerators
Computer Equipment - monitors, laptops, printers
Televisions
Phones - cellular, cordless, or corded phones
Cleaning supplies - mops, brooms, toilet brushes
Musical Instruments
DONATION DROP OFF DATES:
When -- Friday, May 8, 2020 from 5-7pm
Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 10am - Noon
Where -- Morning Star Storage
10099 SH 30 College Station, TX 77845
When -- Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 9-11am
Friday, July 31, 2020 from 9-11am
Where -- Morning Star Storage
10099 SH 30 College Station, TX 77845
Please DO NOT bring items to Grace Bible Church or leave them at the storage unit outside of the designated drop off times.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Below are descriptions of all the opportunities throughout the year to take part in the Big Giveaway. To sign up to volunteer, please click here.
DROP OFFS:
Help unload and sort items brought throughout the year to our storage facilities.
THE "BIG MOVE":
Help move donated items from our storage units to the College Auditorium and Youth Gym at the Grace Anderson Campus on Sunday, August 16, 2020, from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
THE "BIG SORT":
Help organize, sort, and repair donated items on Tuesday - Thursday, August 18-20, 2020 from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (time slots available! Come for as little or as long as you can).
THE "BIG PARTY":
Help welcome our international neighbors into the community through food and fellowship on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 6 - 9 p.m. (set-up begins at 5 p.m.).
THE "BIG GIVEAWAY 2020":
The Main Event! Help in a variety of ways on Saturday, August 22, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. We'd love for folks to plan to serve the whole time--there is lots to do and it's incredible what we accomplish in 8 hours! But we also have 1/2 day slots if you are not available for the whole time on Saturday.
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
WELCOME! WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
REGISTER:
Please come Friday, August 21 starting at 5 p.m. at 701 Anderson Street to register and secure your place in the Saturday queue; you do not need to stay overnight. Return Saturday morning by 7 a.m. for your furniture/household goods.
BIG PARTY:
After registration, stay for the Big Party across the street at Anderson Park! There will be free food, resources, music, games and other fun.
TRANSPORTATION:
GETTING HERE: There are two Texas A&M bus routes that get to the Big Giveaway: 26 (Rudder) and 27 (Ring Dance). The Brazos Transit District's Maroon Route can also get you here. Times vary with all buses, especially on Saturday, so please check schedules ahead of time. At the Big Party on Friday night (see paragraph above), there will be sign-ups for getting rides back home Friday and to the Big Giveaway on Saturday.
GETTING HOME: On both Friday and Saturday, there will be people to help you, your furniture and household goods get home!
QUESTIONS? CONTACT: