It’s no exaggeration to say that Americans love to give to charity, as just over 95% of Americans participate at some level of charitable giving. From veterans charities, to charities that provide disaster relief, there are literally dozens if not hundreds of charities across the country that benefit from annual donations. That being said, charitable donations don’t have to be monetary in nature, you can also donate gently used clothing items, or make houseware donations, to veterans charities or whichever charity interests you the most. There are several important reasons to donate your gently used clothing items to charity and…
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Used clothing is something that just about every single one of us has. After all, the average person today is actually quite likely to consume more than double what someone living in this same country two decades in the past would have. This means that the average person is consuming, on average, nearly 70 new garments and seven new pairs of shoes over the course of just one year. This can be seen quite clearly when we look into the fact that the average woman of today actually has a total of around 30 outfits in her closet. In a…
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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…
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Every year, Americans make some type of charitable donation. Whether it’s the gift of their time, income, or household items, it appears that 95.4% of the population believes in the importance of charitable giving. When people donate, rather than throw away, their household items and clothing, they are also making a significant contribution to the environment. Every year, it is estimated that Americans only recycle or donate 15% of their clothing; the remainder, approximately 10.5 million tons, ends up in landfills. Less than half of the used clothing that is recycled is worn again. Approximately 30% is used for industrial…
