Make a donation starting April 29, 2013

Announcing the
2013 Lots2Give Program

Big Lots is here to make a BIG difference for schools across the country.

Imagine not being able to play your favorite sport, test your own science project, sculpt a work of art, read your favorite book or use up to date computer equipment. Today, thousands of kids across the country go to school everyday without these basic resources to enhance their learning experience.

Selected schools will have the opportunity to submit a short video & brief essay explaining why their school is in need of financial support. Winning schools will share $120,000 in cash prizes! Public voting begins June 10 & will determine the winners.

In addition, all participating schools will benefit from a Big Lots in-store donation program. You can help by donating $1 or $5 at participating Big Lots Stores. 100% of customer donations will go to participating schools.

Be a BIG difference. Change a child’s life $1 at a time. Donate at a local Big Lots store near you April 29 through July 7!

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View participating schools

Select schools across America have been chosen to participate in the Big Lots 2013 Lots2Give program.

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Save the Date

Saturday, August 10 is Big Lots Teacher Appreciation Day. To America's teachers and educators, we offer our sincere thanks.

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See our past video contest winners

Selected schools were asked to submit a short video and brief essay explaining why their school was in need of financial support. Then we turned to the public to vote for their favorite video and those votes determined the winners.

See the 2012 winners

See the 2011 winners

See the 2010 winners

See the 2009 winners

See the 2008 winners

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