Spread The Warmth

"Be the change you want to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi

We all know that times are tough for many Americans. In the spirit of trying to effect change, Horny Toad wants to Spread the Warmth by banding the Toad community together to help those who need it. The clothes taking up space in the back of your closet could keep someone warm this winter. We're asking you to dig deep and give them a new home by donating to an organization that can get them to people in need.

Share: But wait! Give a shout out about where you donated and tell us just how good it feels to give!

Spread the Love

I donate and encourage others to donate what isn't necissary to our possession but could be crucial to another's.

Bri

families in need

I donate to "helping hands" in my community. It helps anyone in need.

Becky

movin and givin

I recently relocated to an off grid home that uses only wind and solar power. It is a smaller house than my condo and I gave boxes and bags of clothes to Goodwill that included some very nice expensive clothes gently worn. I donated furniture and kitchen items also. Many people were warmed by the boots, jackets and warm clothes I donated while downsizing.

steff

How 'bout giving some shirts and some sweat?

Every year I go through my closet, and if I haven't worn it lately I take to the Salvation Army or Goodwill.
I also go on at least two trips a year, one spring and one fall, to do some sort of relief/restoration work. Mississippi to build a house last year, and in a few weeks I'm heading to Charleston to do some work for the elderly.

Some of my favorite people in the world have been met on these trips.

God Bless

Rick S

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christine

Give It Up!

I would like to invite everyone to check out Kiva.org. A fantastic way to give to others without losing a thing. The money you donate is loaned to people in need and they pay it back and you can loan again.

Thanks.

Roger V

Stitched anew

I took some old shirts of mine, cut them up and stitched them into a couple quilt blocks for a charity quilt.

Janine

give

gave coats to womens shelter today. *smiles*

Dee G.

Never enough

We give to Amvets regularly, never seems like enough compared to the blessings we have as a family.

Bo

Warming Toad Syle

I donated clothes, including two jackets to The Salvation Army. Also included were two Toad Hoodies.

Lisa

Giving to the goodwill

Having a goodwill close by to give old clothing is great. My mantra is if I buy something new something old must be given to charity to keep in balance.

Laura

Clearing the Way.

Every New Year's Day I go thur my whole house and pack up all the things I haven't used it the past year, and donate them to "The acttic" a local non profit that inturn has a store to raise money for our local hosiptal.

I'm truly looking forward to packing up the clothes that I no longer wear.

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Get The Give and Go...in Alaska

Most of my clothing items go to Salvation Army, Arc of Anchorage or The Local Clothesline Consignment Shop. Yes that is where Sarah Palin said she shopped, but please Do NOT hold that against me...:)

Love the Toad!.

aunt Fizz Anchorage AK

Land of the Free

Happy New Year to all! My sister is moving next month and is having a garage sale this coming weekend. So, I decided to go through all our closets to sell our stuff at her garage sale... until I read the `Spread the Warmth' page on Horny Toads site! I decided to call the Vietnam Veterans of America and donate all our stuff for free. And let me tell you, its A LOT of good stuff, ashamed to say, some have price tags on them still! If it weren't for the Veterans, who would fight for our Freedom. It feels good to give to the people that have given us so much.... OUR FREEDOM!

a Thankful Citizen

Getting rewarded for doing a good deed...

I regularly donate to an organization- Boomerangs in Jamaica Plain, MA which is a resale store. "All of our proceeds support the great programs and services of the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts." So thanks HORNY TOAD for rewarding me in my efforts of supporting a great organization.

tbc

more space in the closet (for new stuff!)

One afternoon and six huge garbage bags was all it took to clear out my closet and open it up for new additions :). I brought all of it to the women's shelter at our church and they were thrilled.

Gabby

Giving to others

Going through my closet showed me how many sweatshirts and hoodies that we have collected the past 5 years. We all donated clothes that we haven't worn for the past year to the local woman's shelter.

Maggie

Another reason to lose weight...

After losing 50 pounds since July, I no longer fit into ANYTHING I owned that is winter-appropriate, from my sweaters and jackets to work wear to even things like mittens (my hands are incredibly narrow now). I took it all to a local center for women in need, and could not have been happier to see how the faces LIT up in the room - in a tough economy, people aren't giving up nice, gently worn things like they used to. According to the center director, who called me today, absolutely everything I brought in two weeks ago has now gone on to a better home!

LMG

do it twice!

i had our kids do a 'clean out' before christmas - so that everyone has a little more. They were SO proud of what they chose, clothing and toys, to give to others. We donated the items to the local hospital (for kids that may be there over the holidays) and the VVA. We are doing it again today....after christmas. There is a lot to SHARE.

grateful in new jersey

Happy to Share

Every year we go through our closets and donate clothes we haven't been wearing anymore. We are happy to share with others and help out where we can.

Sometimes we donate to Church thrift shops, sometimes to Good Will and other times through work.

Pat K. S.

Someone will love it!

What's forgotten to me will be worn in good health by a Goodwill shopper!

M. Green

Giving in many ways

My mom does so much work with our local survival center, she not only donates "things", she also gives of her time. She has been such an inspiration to me and my four sisters! Now we also donate and help out at the center!

Elizabeth J Salva

simplify

A Goodwill center just moved into our neighborhood making it easier than ever to donate...and I do. It helps me "simplify" and benefits others in need.
Great idea to spread the warmth.

barb

Out with the old in with the new!

I donated a bushel of clothing to Goodwill.

Happy holidays!

giving is as good as recieving

I give gently used clothes to goodwill but also to friends and others who I know may enjoy them. My sister hates to shop and is always excited to get used (and new :-) ) clothes from me. It's great to know that something you've are tired of can have a new life with someone else who is thrilled to wear it and enjoy it!!

Happy Holidays!

Rachael

Clear it out!

This week, all members of my household are cleaning up and clearing out, to make room for incoming gifts. Our favorite recipient is Casa Marienela in Austin, TX--helping families in need.

Go toads: spread the warmth!

Katherine

Business Clothes for Good

I'm switching professions from business casual suiting to flame retardant pants and matching jacket (hard hat not optional). I found an organization in Chicago that helps women making the transition from welfare to the workforce. Hopefully, these business clothes will help make a good first impression for these women trying to turn their and their children's lives around. Thank you for allowing me to share.
Go Toad!.

Jennifer the new and improved steelmaking engineer

Thanks for supporting charity giving

I always donate my families used, but good condition, clothes and toys to either the Disabled Veterans or Goodwill. I hope they benefit someone in need.

Thank you for your support of charitable donations.

Paul

HOPE and Practical Help - St. Francis House

St. Francis House of Boston, MA (www.stfrancishouse.org) provides clothing, hot meals, medical and mental health services, etc. But what means the most to me is they give individuals a way out of the cycle of poverty, homelessness and unemployment with programs that help individuals change their lives. I am grateful I have been able to give monthly for the last 9+ years as a deduction from my checking account. When I do have gently used clothes that need a new home, St. Francis House is at the top of the list of charities.

Grateful to Give.

recycle vermont

when we moved i found bags of clothes that were outgrown by my three children. what couldn't get used by my youngest got donated to a yard sale that the local Change the World Kids was having and that my son was part of. I have never been able to throw out clothes!

Leslie

recycling clothes in Durango

I often give my clothes to the Humane Society Thrift Store here in Durango, Co. I love to think of how this easy gesture helps the people who buy the clothes, the people who work in the store and of course the animals next door at the shelter. It feels especialy good to donate at Christmas time!

Elise Fabricant

goodwill giving

At least 4 times a year, I clean out closets of items that are gently used and donate them to the goodwill where someone else can enjoy the garments. I have also donated winter coats at our local grocery store for the Coats for Kids collection boxes. The coats are professionally cleaned and given to children who need them.

Gayle

if you haven't used it for a year, you probably don't need it

we clean out closets constantly and give to our local church thrift store, who sells items at thrift store prices, and also to another organization that sells everything for one dollar

donna

A good change

With this gift to my husband, there will be a good change................he will look very handsome. Some of the items that I am getting tired of will go to someone who will enjoy them as new. A good change for all.

Leslie

Give all year!

We all go through our clothing a few times a year and try to part with anything we are not using. We give to Salvation Army who has a drop off center nearby. Also Dorothy Brown school for handicapped children.
They come by once a month to pick up donations.

M. Hofmann

spread the warmth

giving clothes to Easter Seals!

Deb Vomhof

Thanks for the awareness--

I will be giving our used clothes to Easter Seals.

D. Vomhof

new horizons

New Horizons is a great organization targeted to feed, cloth and provide services for youth on the streets of Seattle. Nearly 80% of the youth are in prostitution and need our help. Time to provide and make meals is available as well as clothing and food donations. This is a great organization that cares for the youth, with Christ as the lead.

Shannon Barbour

Collecting Coats for Schools

I work at Nature's Closet in Bennington, VT and we are a Horny Toad dealer. This October through Thanksgiving we offered customers 20% off any item in the store if they brought a coat in good condition (didn't even need to be washed) to our store.

We gave 100-150 coats to the Mount Anthony Union School District and last winter to the Hoosick Falls Central School District in neighboring New York. We took care of the dry cleaning. Many customers didn't even want the discount, they just wanted to be able to have the coats go directly to the local schools.

I think it's a great way to promote shopping locally, but a great way to give kids and teenagers in our community something warmer then a sweatshirt to wear in our chilly Vermont winters. The impact of this was much larger then something I could've done myself. I'm glad we were able to have such a success.

Silvia

Giving

We have a Christmas Blessing at our church where we have about 20 family that we provide clothing, food and household items too. Our family always loves showing God's love by giving to needy families

Ashley

Giving

About every month I gather things we don't use and give them to different charities in the area. I'm teaching my children it's much better to give than to recieve.
Peace on Earth

SAM and family

In Heaven's Eyes

Our church has a ministry called Heaven's Eyes. We provide meals on Saturdays for underprivileged children in a neighborhood near our church. We also provide clothes all year long, with a big clothes giveaway at school registration in one of our communities' schools. These clothes are provided to all familiy members. It is especially rewarding at school registration time to help these families.

Margaret in New Albany, Indiana

Goodwill, Amvets, Christmas Angels, Silver Stars

We give all our gently used clothing to Goodwill or Amvets. We also pick two Christmas angels that are the same age as the kids, they get to shop for their christmas presents. We also choose a Senior in need and shop for all that they need this holiday season.

Linda Hanson and family

Goodwill inspires goodwill

Hello. I dug in my closet recently and filled up eight paper grocery bags with sweaters, nightgowns, shirts, corduroys, and more. The Goodwill warehouse is on the corner of my road, so there's no excuse not to go there. I take good care of my clothes, and it makes me happy to think that someone will find my things useful if not lovely. And, giving to Goodwill has helped me simplify my life- no more hanging onto those "someday these will fit" jeans. Live in the now and do good. It feels good.

Peace to all, Talley

Goodwill Giving

Once a month my husband and I go through our closets and donate beautiful clothes to the Salvation Army. This month we also donated coats to the NYC coat drive.

Heather Solimine

One of the largest refugee resettlement operations ever by the UN

Most people, like me, associate(d) Bhutan w/ peace & happiness. But I recently found out this is not so. With one sixth of the population in exile, the tiny kingdom of Bhutan has the dubious distinction of being one of the world's highest per capita generator of refugees.

This year the UN has launched resettlement operations. This week I learned that 40 families have arrived in my metropolitan area from Bhutan with essentially nothing. Like most of the 107,000 Bhutanese refugees, they have lingered in refugee camps since 1990.

A yoga studio around the corner from my house has asked for donations & other forms of assitance. It was a no-brainer to get rid of a bunch of warm clothing... Now comes the challenging part of assimilating/adapting to a new culture, finding jobs & everything that comes with starting over & building new lives. They have been & will be resettling though out 40 different states across the country.

The umbrella organization helping w/ resettlement is:
Sewa International USA
PO Box 14622
Fremont, CA 94539
info[at]sewausa[dot]org

jpw

keeping the magic alive

Every year the staff in my school voluneer to help one of our less fortunate students have a happy and memorable holiday. We match up each staff member who volunteers with a student and give them a list of what the student would like. The parents pick up the gifts before the holiday break and can write their own names on the tags or say its from santa...The kids come back from vacation in warm jackets, sometimes carrying that new special toy to share, with tales of their special Chrisitmas.

Nurse Karen

Goodwill

Goodwill to all..we donate our gently used clothing to the Goodwill so that others may purchase at reduced prices.

Carol

Share the bounty

We feel so fortunate to have so much that I am pleased to share our "gently loved" goods to someone that can use them.

SB

Let someone else enjoy it who needs it

My husband who is in the recycling business taught me to let things go and let someone use it who needs it. It was so hard to let go of my son's baby clothes, but donating to friends in need or with younger children as well as to our local Salvation Army, it feels good now to see another child wearing it!
Also, my son's class is now creating a quilt with their hand me downs to be auctioned off:)

full circle recycling

IT's Going

We donate to Catholic Charities regularly, but I will be donating a certain sweater this year with a smile on my face. Let's just say I've seen way too much of it over the past 12 years!

tlg

Thank you

Through your website and messages from others spreading the warmth, I was able to find local organizations that need coats. I've had a number of coats set aside to donate but didn't know who needed them. Thank you for sharing compassion.

JCL

We get our kids involved

Every season change (or size change) we encourage our kids to go through their clothing and pick out items still in good condition to give to charity. We have left coats at the local Whole Foods during the coat drive, and we give other clothing to Fox Chase Cancer Center and Purple Heart.

Jen

free (to buy more) stuff

We give to goodwill and salvation army. it feels great (and a bit selfish) to unload our closet's accumulated overindulgence. I hope it is of use to someone.

kurt

Give it up

We get a call from the organization Amvets every couple of months asking if we have anything to be picked up for donation. We always find something we know we don't need but could be of good use to someone else - clothes, blankets, housewares. We even donate items that were given to us as thank yous for donating to their organizations like umbrellas from the Human Society.

PES

Donate Shop!!

Locally there is a "store" that we donate to several times a year! They don't charge people that are truly needy which rocks. The clothes and other items that they do sell makes this possible. So we support them as much as possible...they have been around for 15 plus years and that is their name The Donate Shop. Lets hear it for all who go the extra mile to help the less fortunate.

Craig the postman

All Charities REALLY need help this year

I donated to American Disabled and the Vietnam Veterans this year. These organizations and tons of others are really hurting...I feel we all should do our part if we have the means to do so.

Peace, Lori

give and you will recieve

lost my house in a fire and people gave, months later our entire town flooded and we gave back

cori

Clean Closet!

Four times a year I make it a priority to clean out my
closets and donate my used clothes to Salvation
Army or Goodwill - makes my life clutter-free and
I'm recyling as well!

Janet

Heart to Heart Warmth

Each year we recycle clothes and donate to the Salvation Army. My husband became disabled from a severe stroke in May, 2007, and our lives changed to a simple at home existence. Reaching out and sharing warms everyones hearts. We are all connected and need to show caring gestures throughout the year.

CSC

Sharing smiles

Some days it seems that my kids grow out of their clothes faster than I can bag them up for our Minnesota chapter of The Courage Center to pick them up! It puts a smile on our face to know that children in need will be warm and comfortable too.

KG

Minnesota cold

Twin boys moved to college in Hawaii and I gave their
hoodies and winter jackets to the Epilepsy Foundation. They pick up clothing right outside our front door once a month-it goes to a good cause and it makes it even easier to give barely worn clothing away.

Katy

Warm is good

I just gave many bags of clothing to American's Disabled. They continue to call to let us know when they are in our neighborhood. I hope the disabled are staying warm in some of our clothing that unfortunately doesn't fit us as well as it should.

Leslie Hatch

Sharing is caring

Each season I clear our closets of clothing that we no longer wear and that I know someone else can use. I think of each item as a find for that person because we know that wearing clothes that make us feel better can make a difference. Goodwill is one of our main sources to recycle. For every new item I buy I donate at least one item to share.

Marty from Colorado

Feel the warmth

At the beginning of each fall and spring my husband and I donate our gently used clothing to the local Salvation Army. Makes me feel as warm all over as wearing my favorite Cashmoore pullover (well maybe), but it certainly does make me feel like I'm doing my part for those less fortunate.

Carolyn and Lou in Pennsylvania

One Warm Coat

A local store is collecting coats for One Warm Coat, which distributes the coats to the homeless and others who need them. Such a simple concept doing so much good.

http://www.onewarmcoat.org/

This year we'll also be purchasing sleeping bags and blankets and bundling them with other necessities and distributing them to the hardcore homeless in San Francisco and Oakland on Christmas Eve.

Our communities won't change until we take care of everyone!

JS

yes you are right

It feels great to give and also to get things not being used into circulation to folks that may be able to use and may also really need them. Thanks for doing this promotional offer it is a wonderful idea!

Christina S

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Christmas Promise & A Promise to Share

Since I was a little child, my family has participated in Christmas Promise - a local grassroots organizations whereby people can "adopt-a-family" and play Santa by granting their xmas wishes - often times basic necessities like clothes, books, and simple games for the little ones. We're doing it again this year - my husband and I - as our own new christmas tradition (we just got married!). And we're getting some of our friends to join us. It feels so good to buy christmas presents for others, especially those who really need it. And because we've been finding our drawers a little more full, we have also piled several bags full of ready-to-wear clothes to donate to the United Cerebral Palsy association and our local goodwill store (just around the corner from us). It truly brings me the most joy to give to those who need a little help. And it makes me feel even better knowing that there are so many other good people out there (aka Horny Toaders) who are spreading the warmth! Happy Holidays to all!

C&A

Kids Doing Their Part

The National Honor Society at Urbana High School runs a clothing and food drive each year. Our extended family pitches in as well.

AB in MD

Pass It On

We have a "Free Store" at our local transfer station. Everything that we no longer have a use for goes there where it can be picked up by someone who needs it. Clothing, Books, Dishes, Shoes, Blankets, you name it. Its all there. One families trash......someone who needs it treasure.

Kristina in the Adirondack Mtns, Upstate NY

Remember The Pets

We give to the local Salvation Army and thrift store.
We also plan to donate pet food to our local animal shelter. Many pets are being given up or abandoned during these hard times.

CH

Samaritan House

this is an organization that provides clothing, furniture and household goods, hot meals, medical care and lots of other thing to famillies that are low or no income. A great place to donate!

Karen in San Mateo

Hospice- Angelic Faces

My Aunt is a Hospice Nurse. It takes special gifts and talents to help the dying and their families. These nurses are willing to help even when there is no way to pay. We are continually giving to our local Hospice Second Hand store. The funds to go pay these saintly folks who give so much.

lacy

Ho ho ho

Thanks for the encouragement! We had a pile accumulating in the garage and you helped get us off the stick. Dropped the stuff off at the local homeless shelter.

C & S

clothing cupboard

I give to my church. We have a clothing cupboard which is open twice a month for local folks who need help. We have clothing for all ages and people can come and "shop" for what they need. Thanks for asking about this.

BB

I gave to the women's shelter

My husband and I gave a bag full of clothes to our local women's shelter. We're hoping that the clothes can really help a woman and her family get a fresh start.
Thanks Horny Toad for encouraging us to give this holiday season.

T&K

Run and play with your children---Today!

Almost a year ago my husband was involved in an auto accident that has left him with neurological damage that the medical community can't explain. He used to be an ox of a man---strong and capable. Now he struggles to walk. He says the absolute worst part is not being able to run around with our five year old son. We are making the best of it and will be okay. Now I cherish the times I have just running and playing with our son; and I try every day to realize that just being able to do that is such a gift---Life changes quickly, make the best of every day you have and focus on the positive!

KT

paying it forward

I remember one Christmas when my mom just didn't have much to give me in the way of presents, these two lovely women from our church came to our house and brought me the cuddliest doll ever. As I've gotten older and lucker, I realize just what a sacrifice those ladies made leaving their families on Christmas to come to our house. Nothing in my life has ever made a bigger impression on me. I've tried to live my life up to the example they set for me and routinely try to donate new and used items to those who are less fortunate, especially at the holidays. There is NO better gift than the feeling of helping someone else!

Edie

passing it on

When my husband was in med school years ago and our family was well below the poverty line, lots of folks shared their hand-me-downs with us. We were so grateful we promised God we would faithfully take our place in the circle of blessing. Family, friends, local charities, disaster relief...the possibilities are endless. And we get blessed, too--lots of joy and leaner closets, too!

Deborah

Spreading the warmth

I had a few old coats for adults and kids and we are planning to donate them to The Water Street Rescur Mission here in Lancaster, PA. They are a homeless and transitional center for anyone who needs them!

Anne

Donation pick up

I have scheduled donation pick ups from ARC and we always pass on our used clothes that have not been used in the last 1-2 years. There are always sweaters and pants (and sometimes shoes) that we can pass on to someone else. My husband likes to carry the old coats in his car and hand them off to someone cold on the street when he sees them

sara mackie

Salvation Army Emergency Clothing Bank

There is a place where people can go and get help, that is near my work. I routinely donate nice, well taken care of clothing (on hangers) to them so that people in need can still dress with dignity and respect. If you are NOT using it yourself, there is someone else that needs it and if you don't give it to them, I truly believe you are being wasteful. Please, never give anything to an organization that you would not use or wear yourself.

Michelle

recycle damnit

The closet of Narnia reaches far into the depths of my wardrobe and sometimes I find clothing back there that is no longer meant for me, but luckily the local university has a clothing swap in which the students bring thier clothes together for a full day extravaganza of exchanging old clothes and recreating a wardrobe of new clothes. All of the clothes left at the end of the day are taken to local charities of the community. What a wonderful way to live and share and love!

Erin I

recycling helps everybody

We routinely donate clothes, shoes, blankets, toys, etc. to our local hospice organization, a women's and children's shelter, and the Salvation Army. Also, at this time of year, we participate in the Give A Kid a Coat campaign. It's such an easy way to help and folks are sincerely appreciative of your efforts. What's not to like about that?! Thanks, Horny Toad, for encouraging the cause and rewarding the effort!

kristi

Starlight Foundation

Hi,
I just donated 2 huge laundry baskets full of infant toys. The toys will be used in hospitals in my community for the sick children. I feel good about it.

Rachel M Redlands Ca

Easy ways to Help

We are doubling our donations to Helping Hands, a wonderful organization aiding homebound seniors and homeless. In addition, I travel quite a bit for work and have been saving the hotel mini soaps and shampoos and just dropped off 2 boxes full at Jeffco Action Center for their much-needed personal care kits. An easy way to help!

Kristi - Golden CO

Many Needs

Their always seems to be something in the closet that's almost like new that just isn't being used. So our family packs bags and give these articles of clothing to the Vietnam Veterans, Gospel Mission and Emma Norton House. KEEP ON SPREADEN!!
PEACE IN THE WORLD

Tom-The North Star State

Something old, something new...

In our family we have a practice of donating or giving away one item of clothing for any new item we bring home. This keeps us from holding on to things for longer than we need them or want them. Our unwanted sweaters, fleece or pants might be just what someone less fortunate could use. We bring things to Goodwill, Salvation Arny, and local hospital or church charity/thrift shops.

Marisa

Closer to home

We live pretty far from most organizational drop-offs but when we have furniture or appliances to donate, we often ask the mail lady, meter reader or other locals who come by the house, if they know anyone who could use a good set of bunk beds or kitchen chairs, etc. Helping others is always good, no matter where you do it but doing a little something for people close to home is even better.

Kate, on the VA/NC border

Giving to those, who give their lives for us

I recently moved, and decided it was an excellent time to simlify and get rid of everything we no longer wear or use. We sent mounds of household goods and clothing to the Vietnam Veterans of America. I feel good helping someone who sacrificed so much for me.

Jean

Working Wardrobes and Goodwill

Office clothing goes to Working Wardrobes to help clothe people entering the white collar workforce, and casual and kid clothing goes to Goodwill.

Paula

Across the Border

I clean out my closet about every four months, and when I do I give everything to my wonderful friend Ana who has family in Mexico. She takes my things to a very poor town in Mexico where everything is put to good use.

Pat in Tucson

cleanin house

I just recently moved and I gathered everything that I had not looked at or used in year put it in a box. Just today I took it to my favorite thrift store, "Browse and Buy" It is run by an local episcopal church and they in turn sell the stuff at very cheap "sliding scale" prices. It feels good to have my junk be a treasure for someone else and to lighten my footprint by not trowing it away but reusing. Thanks for the inspiration

Kim in Jackson Hole, WY

My loss, others' gain

I lost weight recently and, while I mourn the investment lost in clothes that don't fit anymore and the dollars required to buy ones that do, it's been a wonderful opportunity to donate bags, more bags and boxes to Goodwill Industries. Goodwill provides jobs and training for people with disabilities and in disadvantaged situations, with the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to live up to their potential.

Donna

Help hospice help others

I donate to the hospice consignment shop in Amherst, Ma. Hospice nurses are angels on earth..they care not just for terminal patients, but for their families as well.

Karen

The homeless Veterans

We freely donate gently used clothing & shoes to the Homeless Veterans rescue mission in Columbia. Our donations seem insignificant to the sacrifces they have made to protect our freedom.

Jack & Brenda

Midway Women's Shelter

So many great places to donate to. I'm choosing a local women's shelter where I live in Alameda.

Leslie in Alameda

A Family Affair

Every so often my mom, sister, & I get together & go through all of our old clothes & donate them to the local Goodwill store. We have fun doing it, & it makes us feel good!

Happy Holidays, CLR

World Food Program

Hi,
Thanks for the GREAT discount!!

I gave to the World Food Program. It is my Charity of choice as it feeds those in need all over the world.

I've already given my old clothes away earlier in the year to shelters in my area. I always try to give to org's like the NRDC and Save the Whale orgs.

It feels good to give! Especially in these tough times when charities will suffer.

Linda in the Bu

Salvation Army

We go through our clothes about three times a year and give them to the Salvation Army. At this time of year we do a careful check for coats, hats and gloves. It is cold in Wiscosnin.

Keren and Saul

Finally a Home Owner

With the economy in the tank, I was finally able to downsize my rental and qualify for a home! People Helping People received all my donated clothes.

Miracles Never Cease

Space for what matters

I live on a boat- so if something goes in... something must go out, or you will drive yourself crazy! As I change my closets from summer to winter then from winter to summer I have a massive: did I wear it this season? or did I buy something new? does it fit perfectly? is it just plain worn out? twice a year I gather my excess and take the bags to the local goodwill drop off. It feels good!

Keep in Simple, Tonya

Clean closets and full heart

SO much excess makes for a cluttered life. Letting others have good and useful items makes other people's lives a bit easier but it also reminds me to remember that our society is only as good as the lives of the least of our brothers and sisters. We've got work to do and there is no better time than now to reach out and share from our bounty.

Namaste, Marguerite

VICODEC - Adopt a Child in Kenya

In addition to donating clothing and other household items to the Community Clothes Closet in our area, we also decided as a family to adopt a needy child abroad. We sponsored a 5 year old child in Ongata Rongai, Kenya through the Victory Community Development Center (VICODEC - US Oil). All of the children awaiting sponsorship live in extreme poverty, most living in mud or tin single-room homes without electricity or water. The needs are great and a sponsorship can be life-changing. Consider this as a family giving opportunity this holiday season. You can select a boy or girl of your choosing (bios are provided on the website) and you will receive email updates and correspondence.

PEACE, JEANNIE

HOLY FAMILY SHELTER - INDIANAPOLIS

Not only are we donating old clothes, we are also supporting the shelter this year, as a company, and donating gifts for the pre-teens and teens that often get left out due to their age.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

JILL