Millions of American soldiers put their lives on the line every day and in the line of duty, many servicemen and women are injured. There are an estimated 22 million military veterans living in the U.S. as of 2014. Many veterans are in need of a great deal of help. As of March 2013, more than 200,000 veterans were unable to find work and nationally the unemployment rate for veterans is 2% higher than it is for average citizens. Fortunately, there are organizations and veterans charities in the United States like the Wounded Warrior Project and Purple Heart Pickup who…
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All throughout the United States, there are many people in need. In fact, the city of Philadelphia alone has more than 400,000 people who are currently living not only at the poverty line, but below it. And while Philadelphia has the worst poverty rates of the ten biggest cities found throughout the country, this does not mean that other places do not have issues with poverty rates. As a matter of fact, there are more and more people struggling to make ends meet as the cost of living becomes only more and more expensive with the passage of time. Veterans…
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For sports teams everywhere, there’s nothing like having custom apparel. Whether they’re wearing customized warm-up shirts, new team jerseys or team sweatshirts, custom sports apparel has many benefits for teams, players, coaches and fans alike. Some of the benefits of custom apparel include: Togetherness: For one thing, sports apparel can help breed camaraderie among teams. Brand new, sparkling team jerseys with a team name, a school name, a team logo and each player’s name and number gives teams a sense of togetherness and bonding they’ll need as they work toward accomplishing team goals they’ve set. This is especially true in…
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When it comes to keeping up with school spirit, it’s easy to underestimate the benefits behind school spirit clothing. Some schools might think this is optional or not necessary in order to ensure success in fundraising or any other types of school functions. The truth is that school spirit clothing has its place, including being used for a school fundraiser, homecoming week, and other situations. Learn more about the benefits of making it easily available to students and their families. Spirit Items Can be Customized Not everything needs to look the same when it comes to spirit clothing. It’s possible…
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The world has become filled with people covered in tattoos and piercings. Many of these people choose to get tattoos as an art statement, a memorial, or just a fun way to express themselves. So why are tattoos growing in popularity and what do they mean? It is always a good idea to think before you ink. You never want to put someones name on you if you have only been seeing each other for a couple weeks. Love and lust are two totally different feelings and sadly your tattoo may last a lot longer than your relationship. So when…
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Americans donate to many kinds of charities each and every year. One thing they should donate more of, however, is used clothing. While over 90 percent of Americans participate in charitable giving at some level, relatively little of it is realized in used clothing donations for non profit organizations. It’s estimated that Americans recycle or donate only fifteen percent of their used clothing, with the rest going to waste in landfills. Instead of wasting clothes, they should be donated to charity. There are a number of benefits that come from donating used clothing to charitable organizations and this article will…
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If you’re looking to gain more self confidence, improving your outward appearance is just one way to go. After all, there are many different ways and paths to take when it comes to improving your looks, and none of them are necessarily right or wrong. Many people have a great deal of pride in how they look, and how they look is something that is quite hugely important to them. After all, the world does judge looks, even if we try, collectively, not to. Improving your physical appearance can end up being quite beneficial indeed. The appearance of one’s teeth…
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Helping families in need does not have to be a challenge. Your wardrobe likely continues to grow while your closet just gets fuller, and the items you longer need could be used by others. Charity clothing donations work with locations all over the nation, from different charity organizations to community centers and more. Clothing and other donations can be dropped off or picked up, usually to meet your schedule as needed. The Value of Donations Across the Country There is much to consider with all that the American population donates to charity every year. One of the easiest things to…
