The Benefits of American Red Cross Donations

It’s that time of the year again! Summer is a time of joyful festivities for everyone, many of us traveling with our family and friends to enjoy three months of relaxation. However, summer also brings something more important than having fun—narratives of the less fortunate. Many citizens rely on charity organizations to last them through …

How Your Clothes Donations Supoort the Work of the Red Cross

Many charities and non-profits have started using a new strategy for fundraising: thrift stores. Sales from American Red Cross clothing donations are used to fund programs to help people in need. This has been a win-win strategy for a number of reasons. It keeps used clothes out of landfills and extends their useful lives. For …

How Your Donations Can Help Children During the Holidays

Did you know that 70% of people in the U.S. give to charity each year? That is a heartwarming number, because donations that people give really go a long way. Donations made by individuals and families help those affects by many different things including poverty, chronic health issues or serious illnesses, education, the homeless, and …

5 Benefits of Donating Your Unused Household Items

Think about your closet right now. Can you picture every item in it? How many items are simply in the way, items that you have not worn in many months, or years? Despite having a full closet, do you still find it difficult to find something to wear? If this is your current closet situation, …

What Happens to Clothes After They’re Donated?

Helping your community is a great feeling. You might find it hard to have the time to volunteer in your neighborhood. One great way to give back is through donated gently used items, especially clothing. One study finds that 70% of people in the United States donate to charity every year. It’s likely you have …

Help a Family In Need With a Clothing Donation

Disasters and tragedies happen all the time. Whether it’s a natural disaster or homelessness, people find themselves in need of charitable donations every day. Donations play a large part in helping to fund various types of programs throughout the country and around the world. The American Red Cross is an organization in particular that benefits …

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Donate Your Used Clothing and Toys Today

Homelessness is, and has always been, a serious issue in the United States. With roughly 600,000 homeless people in the United States, cities and communities in all corners of the country are having to deal with people who have no support or money of any kind. Recent reports, including from the U.S. Department of Housing …

Why Spring Cleaning and Clothing Donations Go Hand in Hand

Like many Americans who are gearing up to do some serious spring cleaning, you may be considering cleaning out your wardrobe or re-organizing it. Now that the cold winter months are a distant memory, it’s time to trade in your gently-used, bulky, heavy winter wardrobe for lighter styles. However, what should you do with all …