Are you looking for a way to give back during this holiday season? If so, you are not alone. Whether you want to create a new holiday tradition for your children to enjoy or are just wanting to find away to do more for a fellow American who might be struggling right now, there are dozens of ways to do so. One of them is to donate clothing to local charities. Below are just a few things to keep in mind about clothing donations:
1. When To Donate Clothes – Don’t think that the holiday season is the only time to donate clothing, there are families and children in need of clothing throughout the entire year. Some people donate clothes every time they clean out their closet, whether it is for spring cleaning or just a reorganization. A good rule of thumb is that if you see an item of clothing in your closet that you have not worn in the last six months, you probably will not wear it in the future and should consider donating it to someone who needs it. Don’t be like the average American that throws away nearly 70 pounds of clothing each year, let your clothing help someone instead.
2. Where To Donate Clothes – There are large and small organizations all across the country that exist simply to accept donations of clothing and household items to either give away or sell at an affordable rate to people in need. If you are unsure about what places like this exist in your area simply perform a quick search online or ask friends or co-workers where they typically donate their clothing. Make sure that the organization you choose has tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is focused on helping families and children in need of clothing and other items.
3. Why To Donate Clothes – The main reason to donate your used belongings is, of course, to help men, women, and children in need of clothing and other items. Giving back to those less fortunate than you in your own community is a wonderful way to share love and joy throughout the holiday season or any time of year. Other reasons to donate clothing include getting a write off on your taxes because of a charitable donation. In other words it is really a win-win!
If you are looking for a way to give back this holiday season or perhaps for a charitable New Year’s resolution then consider donating your clothing or used household items to a charity in your area. You could be the reason that the men, women, and children in need of clothing in your area have a wonderful holiday this year.
