Donating to charity doesn’t always involve writing a check. In fact, of the 70% of Americans who donate to charity every year, many donate clothes and other items — without spending any money at all. Here are a few charitable donations that are free or extremely low cost: Tax-Deductible Clothing Donation That’s right. You can […]
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Why You Should Donate Used Clothing
According to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are a little shy of 600,000 homeless people in the country. Of those, nearly a quarter are children and a disproportionate amount are military veterans. These men, women, and children represent some of the most oppressed and vulnerable members of our society. Without […]
One of the Simplest Ways to Show Your Support for Military Families and Veterans
The recent release of actor turned producer and director, Clint Eastwood’s film American Sniper renewed a sense of patriotism and pro-military support across the nation. The film depicts the military career and family life of one of — if not the single most — deadly American Navy SEAL sniper, Chris Kyle. While American Sniper has […]
How Clothing Donations Help Veterans, Military Families, And The Environment
Americans are eager, now more than ever, to show their support and appreciation for the sacrifices veterans and military families have made. There are a number of both local and national organizations that help military families and veterans, by accepting a variety of charitable donations, such as food or household items. Many charities for military […]
Try These Lifehacks for Cleaning Out Your Closet (and Giving Local Clothing Donations, Too)
It’s no secret that some of us hold onto things longer than we should — especially when it comes to clothing. We keep items that we don’t need or want anymore, and then we wonder why we have no room in our closets for new clothing. And face it: you’re never going to wear anything […]