I know a lot of us at this age do not have a lot of extra money to donate, make contributions, and help with all of the natural disasters that need everything we can. There is a great easier way to start which I hope all of you have been doing for years now but if not, today you can make a change too. There are smaller ways to help. Even if it is just within your community. In the United States of America there are around 37 million who are either completely homeless or are unable to put food on the table and provide other necessities, such as clothing. I was unpacking from a trip recently and I noticed I really don't need half of the things that I am so lucky to have. I also have a large amount of things in storage to go through also. I ALWAYS give my belongings to Goodwill and try to do so at least monthly, but is that the best place to take things you really want those who cannot afford much at all? I only say this because I actually run in there every so often(who doesn't love a great vintage find and in Pittsburgh that's the best we have. No Cheap Jack’s Vintage Clothing here.)
So knowing that people like you and me can be caught rummaging through and buying old clothing at Goodwill, then where does that leave the people that actually need these items......and not for Goodwill prices either, but for free. So I did a little research.
I found an amazing way to donate clothing and other items you no longer need right away! I am soo excited about this one. The international organization is called HUMANA(PEOPLE TO PEOPLE). The overall purpose of the Humana People to People Movement is to create development where it is needed in an effort to minimize the gap between the rich and the poor. As for clothing they reach out to about 6 million people annually through the secondhand clothes sales and distribution system. HUMANA sorts and sells the clothing's to different venues (from recycling industries to vintage-chic Newbury stores). Then the profit becomes capital for development projects in Africa, Asia, and Central America. All you need to do is wash, fold, and bag, and drop your donations off at your nearest Planet Aid Collection Box. Recycling your unwanted clothing and shoes at a Planet Aid collection box is easy, convenient, environmentally smart and economically wise. Because of donations like yours, million of poor people are able to buy affordable clothing for their families, and many tons of textiles that would have been discarded as refuse are being used again!!! Our clothes will be sent where needed if be. Amazing. I just LOVE this program and am very lucky to have one where I currently reside. Please check the website for Planet Aid Collection Boxes in your area!
And this second one that I am about to tell you about is the most amazing thing you can do for a young woman. Prom, Homecoming, or your Sweet Sixteen when you are in High School, to you are the biggest nights of your whole entire life. And having an amazing dress is a HUGE part of it. A lot of families cannot afford to get enough money saved to help the their daughter get a Prom/Special dress or may not have any money at all to contribute. Now that's where we step in. Donate My Dress is absolutely fabulous. I can't even tell how excited I am that I found out about this organization and I sure do wish I would have known about it before(although I always gave my dresses to my cousins or girls that were a student of mine when I teach). But let's all just be excited we know about it now. I can't wait to send out my Cache beaded backless gown from my prom! Donate My Dress is the first national network to bring together local dress drive organizations across the U.S. The help us find our local chapter to donate to in our area so that once we've had our dream night, you can give another girl hers! This glamorous organization also has a ton of celebrity support and help. If you think about it.....who really goes to more special dress events besides them! Please click on the site I will post below and get to work! Great for current and older sorority girls as well, for we have a lot of cocktail dresses from formals and such. DONATE!!!!
Okay now I am all worked up and excited to dig through my closet, which have to admit is a tad selective right now because you know I have a thing for cleaning out my closet bi-monthly. I hope you all are as excited as I am about these new opportunities to help those in need. With Planet Aid, Donate My Dress, and our local Salvation Army and Goodwill, I believe you all will be off to a great start. We have too much when others have nothing. Please remember that and be ever so thankful that we can provide clothing on our backs and food on our tables.
Peace & LOVEEEEE
S
-Please send this link to all of your friends so they can get in on the donations as well. Thank You!
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