It seems like a new toy or video game console comes out every single year before the holidays, and there’s a good chance your children already have their fair share of games and clothing. Instead of wasting your money on material gifts this year, consider giving your children a different, more valuable gift this holiday season.
By donating clothing to charity, you can instill the importance of charity in your children at a young age, which is something that will last a lifetime. The truth is, your children may already be interested in giving back to their community after learning about it in school, but they just don’t know how they can help. These days, helping families in need is easier than ever before, and there are even donation pickup services that will pick up donations from your home, free of charge.
In 2011 alone, about 90% of clothing that could have been recycled and reused was thrown out, and that number seems to be growing by the year. Americans are becoming more wasteful, and there’s no better time to reevaluate your bad habits than during the holidays. Your gently-used clothing goes a long way in helping families in need, providing them with presents to exchange that they wouldn’t normally have the means to purchase. The average American purchases 10 pounds of used clothing every single year, and much of that can be given to less fortunate families at no cost to brighten their holiday experience.
Gathering up charitable donations is a fun activity to participate in with your children, and the end result of knowing that their donations will help people just like them goes a long way in building self-esteem and confidence in youths. Plus, if you don’t have time to stop by your local charity organization, there’s tons of places in your area that will pick up clothing from your house. Just arrange a time and someone will stop by to take the donations off your hands. It couldn’t be easier.
The holiday spirit is set to permeate through every community in the U.S., and there is no better time to start helping families in need then right now. Find a great organization to donate to in your area and let your children experience the joy of giving.