About 70% of Americans make a donation each year, but are you one of them? Popular choices include Goodwill, the Salvation Army, and Red Cross donations. While many people are familiar with making blood donations to the Red Cross, you can also make clothing donations as well. For those who are unable for one reason … [Read more…]
In 2015, proceeds from donated items to thrift stores was over $2.5 million. These proceeds greatly helped support the work that charities, like the Red Cross, continue to do every day. Statistics show that 70% of people in the United States contribute to at least one charity each year. In another study, it was shown … [Read more…]
Are you interested in making American Red Cross clothing donations? Are you scratching your head and thinking, “I didn’t know I could make American Red Cross clothing donations!” We aren’t surprised if you didn’t know American Red Cross clothing donations were a thing; most people associate Red Cross donations with donating blood. However, Red Cross … [Read more…]
Did you know that you may be throwing out clothing unnecessarily? Many people find that they quickly grow tired of the garments they own. Either trends have changed, or people simply think that the clothing is unusable. The truth, however, is that textiles are some of the most easily recyclable materials on the planet. Approximately … [Read more…]
As horrible as it sounds, thousands of men, women, and children in the U.S. have reached the end of their luck and are out on the streets with nowhere to go. Worst yet, many of the less fortunate struggle to find suitable clothing. Especially in places with cold winters, the homeless and poverty-stricken who lack … [Read more…]