Is your closet taking over your life? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find that they have too much clothing after several years of buying more. The problem, however, is that when some people choose to clean out their closets, they wind up throwing old clothes in the trash. Instead of contributing to the 12 to 13 million tons of clothing in landfills annually already, though, these individuals — and you — can donate to various charity organizations throughout the country. And if you’re interested in helping others in the United States, some of the best charities to donate to include charities for wounded soldiers.
Why donate to charities for wounded soldiers and vets? For one, you don’t just help those brave men and women; you also support services that are helping military families and helping the planet, too. If you’re interested in getting involved, use these tips to get started donating.
- Take a look at your “recent wears.” You’ll know them when you see them. If you know you have items that you’re still using, hold onto them. The ones you want to get rid of are the ones you haven’t worn for a year or more — and those that you don’t plan on wearing ever again.
- If you’re not sure what’s been used and what hasn’t, try this trick: at the beginning of the year, turn all of the hangers in your closet backwards. After wearing it, turn the hanger the right way around. At the end of the year, give away whatever hasn’t been turned around. You can use a similar tactic for dresser drawers by turning all garments inside out, replacing them the correct way after you’ve worn them, and donating what’s still inside out at the year’s end.
- Don’t stop at your closet. Have children and other family members living with you? Be sure to go through their closets, or encourage them to do it themselves if they’re old enough. Donating to charity is a great way to get the whole family involved in your community.
- Once you’ve finished gathering your donations, be sure to find an easy way to give them to charity. You can bring your gently used clothing donations to a drop-off point, or you can find out which charities for wounded soldiers offer donation pick ups. All you have to do is call to schedule an appoints, and the charity will pick up your donations for you.
Have more questions about helping others through the act of charity? Be sure to get in touch with your local organizations to find out what they need. You can also leave a comment below with questions or more suggestions. More like this blog: www.gogreendrop.com