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24,150
24,150

Bags Repurposed

18
18

Mats Made

900
900

Service Hours

160
160

Total Volunteers

Last Updated: April 17, 2026

24,750

Bags Repurposed

19

Mats Made

900

Service Hours Given Out

180

Total Volunteers

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

How can you help us?

You can support us by donating, volunteering your time, or providing plastic bags. Every effort makes a difference!

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Provide bag supply

Donate clean, used plastic bags to help us combat homelessness and those in need. Every contribution counts!

Our Work

Discover the story behind Bags to Beds and learn how our mission is turning plastic waste into meaningful change. Visit our About Us page to find out more and our Chapters page to see our work in action!

Discover the story behind Bags to Beds and learn how our mission is turning plastic waste into meaningful change. Visit our About Us page to find out more and our Chapters page to see our work in action!

About Us
Chapters
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Join us at local events to make a difference!

Apr 17, 2026

First Mat Completed at SAC

Bags to Beds is happy to announce that our chapter at SAC has completed their first mat, along with repurposing over 1,100 bags and giving out over 30 service hours.

Apr 2, 2026

Bags to Beds x UCC SKs

Bags to Beds just completed our Kinderquest even with the UCC SKs! The SKs were introduced to Bags to Beds, and shown the value and community behind service at UCC!

Feb 1, 2026

Bags to Beds x UCC Boarders; The Boarders' Bash

50+ Upper Canada College boardings students took part in the inaugural Boarders' Bash, engaging in meaningful service as a community, while having fun.

Apr 17, 2026

First Mat Completed at SAC

Bags to Beds is happy to announce that our chapter at SAC has completed their first mat, along with repurposing over 1,100 bags and giving out over 30 service hours.

Apr 2, 2026

Bags to Beds x UCC SKs

Bags to Beds just completed our Kinderquest even with the UCC SKs! The SKs were introduced to Bags to Beds, and shown the value and community behind service at UCC!

Feb 1, 2026

Bags to Beds x UCC Boarders; The Boarders' Bash

50+ Upper Canada College boardings students took part in the inaugural Boarders' Bash, engaging in meaningful service as a community, while having fun.

Feb 6, 2026

Covenant House Toronto Mat Drop-Off

Bags to Beds just dropped off 24 mats at Covenant House Toronto, Canada's largest organization supporting youth experiencing homelessness. We also received a tour, giving us invaluable insight into how youth homelessness is being combatted firsthand.

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Testimonials

See what our donors and volunteers are saying.

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    Mr. John Sweetman

    The Bags to Beds project has created its own little community at the UCC Upper School. Matthew and his team have effectively established an ongoing, inhouse service opportunity for students of all ages which has even led to informal leadership opportunities for particularly keen participants. The recent connection with Covenant House as an institutional partner is a natural collaboration that will likely ensure the legacy of this unique student initiative. Matthew's creativity and project management skills are inspiring - he has led by example with this project and is training up the next cohort of service-minded students to keep it alive in the years to come.

    UCC Director of Community Service, CAS, Clubs

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    Andrew Li

    Bags to Beds isn’t just another ordinary service activity. It’s a unique learning experience combining the elements of leadership, community, and activity. To me, Bags to Beds is a symbol of hope for youth involvement in the real world. After joining Bags to Beds, one will soon realize that this is a project to stay in and contribute to, not a short, temporary service activity. Many of us that joined at the start of the year stayed for the entire year because we saw the value in what Bags to Beds does and the difference we could make. When youth take action, change follows.

    Year 9 Bags to Beds Supervisor

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    Noah Lawrence

    The Bags to Beds Weave-a-thon was a great time. It brought together 2 key components of UCC’s identity (service and community) to help a better cause. I participated in the weave-a-thon and I had a blast. It was competitive and I noticed a lot of people I competed with and against coming back in the future for further Bags to Beds events. The event truly reflects the goals of UCC and Bags to Beds.

    Year 12 Student, Head of Bremner's House

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    Max Kim

    Bags to Beds is a great way for students to earn service hours, and it’s a meaningful initiative to be a part of. As a newer member of the community, it was hard to find a service-based group to join, and Bags to Beds was very popular amongst all year levels. I look forward to continuing my work in this initiative.

    Year 9 Community Representative

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    Nicholas Seto

    Bags to Beds demonstrates how everyday items that are discarded can be recycled and repurposed for those in need. The weaveathon fostered a sense of community among UCC members and raised awareness of our fortunate circumstances while simultaneously encouraging friendly competition.

    Year 12 Student

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    Matthew Shaver

    Since joining Bags to Beds, I have found a community of like-minded students who are driven to leave a positive impact on the local community.

    Year 10 Learning/Service Representative

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    Alex Barclay Sharpe

    Participating in the Bags to Beds Weave-a-thon was a truly unique experience, allowing me to channel my competitiveness into a contest that directly benefitted those in need. By knowing each weave made a tangible difference, I was driven to do even more, racing against rivals to maximize my impact. Even without winning, I realized that the competition's structure meant my efforts pushed others to do more, amplifying the overall impact and underscoring the value of this collaborative endeavour.

    Year 12 Student

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    Mr. John Sweetman

    The Bags to Beds project has created its own little community at the UCC Upper School. Matthew and his team have effectively established an ongoing, inhouse service opportunity for students of all ages which has even led to informal leadership opportunities for particularly keen participants. The recent connection with Covenant House as an institutional partner is a natural collaboration that will likely ensure the legacy of this unique student initiative. Matthew's creativity and project management skills are inspiring - he has led by example with this project and is training up the next cohort of service-minded students to keep it alive in the years to come.

    UCC Director of Community Service, CAS, Clubs

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    Andrew Li

    Bags to Beds isn’t just another ordinary service activity. It’s a unique learning experience combining the elements of leadership, community, and activity. To me, Bags to Beds is a symbol of hope for youth involvement in the real world. After joining Bags to Beds, one will soon realize that this is a project to stay in and contribute to, not a short, temporary service activity. Many of us that joined at the start of the year stayed for the entire year because we saw the value in what Bags to Beds does and the difference we could make. When youth take action, change follows.

    Year 9 Bags to Beds Supervisor

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    Noah Lawrence

    The Bags to Beds Weave-a-thon was a great time. It brought together 2 key components of UCC’s identity (service and community) to help a better cause. I participated in the weave-a-thon and I had a blast. It was competitive and I noticed a lot of people I competed with and against coming back in the future for further Bags to Beds events. The event truly reflects the goals of UCC and Bags to Beds.

    Year 12 Student, Head of Bremner's House

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    Max Kim

    Bags to Beds is a great way for students to earn service hours, and it’s a meaningful initiative to be a part of. As a newer member of the community, it was hard to find a service-based group to join, and Bags to Beds was very popular amongst all year levels. I look forward to continuing my work in this initiative.

    Year 9 Community Representative

  • user-image
    Nicholas Seto

    Bags to Beds demonstrates how everyday items that are discarded can be recycled and repurposed for those in need. The weaveathon fostered a sense of community among UCC members and raised awareness of our fortunate circumstances while simultaneously encouraging friendly competition.

    Year 12 Student

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    Matthew Shaver

    Since joining Bags to Beds, I have found a community of like-minded students who are driven to leave a positive impact on the local community.

    Year 10 Learning/Service Representative

  • user-image
    Alex Barclay Sharpe

    Participating in the Bags to Beds Weave-a-thon was a truly unique experience, allowing me to channel my competitiveness into a contest that directly benefitted those in need. By knowing each weave made a tangible difference, I was driven to do even more, racing against rivals to maximize my impact. Even without winning, I realized that the competition's structure meant my efforts pushed others to do more, amplifying the overall impact and underscoring the value of this collaborative endeavour.

    Year 12 Student

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