Live a Little, Give a Little
There is certainly something to be said about the simple act of giving. Most would probably agree that in many cases, it ends up being as positive of an experience for the giver as for the receiver. In a society where we have more things than we know what to do with, donating to those in need just makes sense.
While most of us are prone to throwing our clothing donations in a bag and dropping off at the local Goodwill or Salvation Army, there are many more nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that are just as deserving of your support. Learn more about these organizations and consider donating a little differently this year.
List of Services
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Dress for SuccessList Item 1
"Dress for Success is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life."
Interested in donating or volunteering? Find your local affiliate below.
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Soles 4 SoulsList Item 2
"At S4S, we turn unwanted shoes and clothing into opportunity, by keeping them from going to waste and putting them to good use – providing relief, creating jobs and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty."
Interested in donating shoes? In addition to the many drop off locations across the US, you can also ship up to 50 lbs of shoes to S4S for free!
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One Warm CoatList Item 3
"Our mission is to provide free coats to children and adults in need while promoting volunteerism and environmental sustainability."
Can't find a Coat Drive near you? Consider making a donation this Christmas.
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ThredUpList Item 4
"Thrifting is about more than just finding amazing deals on your favorite brands. It’s about shopping with intention, rejecting throwaway fashion culture, and standing for sustainability. The clothes we wear have the power to create change."
ThredUp will actually pay you for your used clothing donations. Check out their website to learn more.
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Fit for a King Ministries
Fit for a King Ministries is local to Pittsburgh (about 35 minutes outside of the city) and accepts very gently used or new clothes. Thier current primary focus is to collect mens and childrens clothing. Not only do they accept used clothing onsite, they also hold 3 clothing drives a year for families in need; no questions asked.
If you are interested in donating or if you know of a family in need, contact Sherrie Coburn at Sherrie.coburn@gbu.org or call 724-777-0764.
