How to Use Your Spring Cleaning to Help Others
Spring Cleaning – whether you do
much or a little, provides the opportunity to clean up your home and give to
others. Your unwanted furniture, clothes or kids toys can be used by a
multitude or organizations in a way that will positively affect those in your
community. Here are a few ways to give
back.
1. Assess
Your Donations
It’s a good idea
to go through your donations and decide what would really benefit someone and
what needs to be thrown away. Some items
can’t be donated for safety or health reasons such as household chemicals and
mattresses. Fragrances and cosmetics are often not accepted by thrift stores
for sanitary reasons as well. Call ahead before donating bulky appliances as
they may be too difficult for thrift stores to handle.
Baby items such as
cribs, car seats and strollers can only be donated if they meet the current
safety standards and are not subject to a recall. Call ahead before donating these items.
2. Figure
Out Where to Donate
Goodwill and The
Salvation Army are national organizations that take used items and use them to
benefit the community through thrift store sales or donations. For larger items
you can contact them and arrange a time for a pick up.
Habitat for
Humanity ReStores sell new and gently used furniture, décor and appliances at
discounted prices.
You can also
contact organizations like homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and
pregnancy centers to see if they have specific needs.
Check and
recheck your donations before dropping them off to be sure no unintended items
are included.
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