OK, you have cleaned out your closet and you have bags and boxes of stuff you are letting go.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Now what to do with it? Do you take it to Goodwill or shove it into one of those boxes in the parking lot of your neighborhood grocery store?
I am an advocate of donating your stuff if it is still usable. If not please don’t donate. But where?
You have to do some research and follow your own heart or make up your own mind. Here we have many many many (did I mention Many) options as to where to donate. If you want to look into some of the charities and be informed when you’re giving back, you can check out sites like CharityWatch.org to find out how your donation will actually reach people in need.
Everyone is familiar with Goodwill and Salvation Army but did you know many churches have thrift stores? Also, there is Dressed for Success, Veterans, Althimers, Food banks, CancerCare, habitat for humanity, Women’s shelters, animal shelters, Big Brother Big Sister, Soles 4 soles … the list goes on. If there is a cause that pulls your heartstrings you can probably find a way to donate to them.
You will be helping others and helping yourself. You can do it! Don’t let those donations linger in your home or trunk. Let them go.
Have an amazing day!! I do love your comments!
Thanks Pamela
#donate #organize #clutter #payitforward
Now I feel compelled to do research. Can’t I just take it to my local Goodwill? Of course I can. I will not overthink this. This is my mantra about clearing clutter and donating! And this time of year don’t forget the winter clothing drives! I love your tips.
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I completely agree. I love goodwill. Thanks so much. Have a wonderful day.
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I love the VA donation truck that comes right to my house! No need to haul it somewhere 😁
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That is fantastic. Also a great place to donate to. Thank you.
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We have several options to choose from in a nearby city. I love that you also included that the items should be usable….too often people use it as a place to get rid of things they will no longer use because it is not working properly or stained.
Update on our garage Pamela…..you would not believe the amount of stuff I burned! We are making progress :).
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Yippy! Love the garage update!!!! You are right charities are not a place to dump your trash. Thank you.🐝
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Thanks for this. One place I love to donate to is Savers. IMO, they are less pricey than Good Will and there is no stigma attached to buying from there as there might be from the Salvation Army or Goodwill.
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Agree. Savers has good prices. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you so much for sharing!
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I donate to the National Kidney Foundation. I also donate to NSPIRE Outreach.
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Thanks that is a great place to donate to!
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