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GiftBack is a student-led nonprofit initiative launched at the University of Florida with a simple idea: turn the billions of dollars in unused or partially used gift cards into life-changing support for local communities.<\/p>\n

Our goal is to make it easy for anyone to gift back forgotten value and transform it into real impact.<\/p>\n

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Mission<\/h2>\n

To take leftover gift cards and turn it into a resource for nonprofits and causes that need it most.<\/p>\n

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Vision<\/h2>\n

To make giving, effortless and universal, turning untapped resources into support that strengthens every community.<\/p>\n

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Our Values<\/h2>\n

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Even a $2 balance can change a life when combined with others.<\/p>\n

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We partner with local nonprofits to ensure donations stay where they\u2019re needed most.<\/p>\n

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We use creative solutions, from dropboxes to digital platforms, to make giving simple and accessible.<\/p>\n

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We collect responsibly, process securely, and report back on the impact made.<\/p>\n

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We believe in the power of students, businesses, and corporations working together to turn waste into purpose.<\/p>\n

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Get in Touch<\/h2>\n

Questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries? Send a message and the team will follow up soon.<\/p>\n

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