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#1 Posted on 1.7.04 2007.16
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We're going to be donating quite a bit of practically new/slightly used girl's/boy's clothing. We know of GoodWill in our area, but my wife would prefer to donate to someplace that will distribute the clothing to those who need it rather than re-sell it.

I checked on Google, and didn't come up with much of anything. Purple Heart in our area, will not pick up from apartment buildings either (I don't know why, neither did the Operator that I spoke to.)

Just thought I'd ask my fellow W's and see if anybody else could come up with something.

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#2 Posted on 1.7.04 2053.41
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I can't say I've ever heard of a charity that collects used clothing and distributes it directly to the needy, at least in the United States. It's too difficult to match donated items to recipients. The logistics of a thrift store are much less complicated.

One point in favor of Goodwill, IMO, is that it provides jobs for the developmentally disabled. The people who man the donation stations and sort the clothing are usually not equipped for the regular working world.

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#3 Posted on 1.7.04 2122.33
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Check out a domestic abuse shelter or something similar. Here in Fresno we have a place called the Marjoree Mason Center and they accept all kinds of donations. The women and children that go there typically have whatever they can carry and this place is very helpful. My church does drives and things year round to help supply them.
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#4 Posted on 1.7.04 2142.03
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    Originally posted by Whitebacon
    Check out a domestic abuse shelter or something similar. Here in Fresno we have a place called the Marjoree Mason Center and they accept all kinds of donations. The women and children that go there typically have whatever they can carry and this place is very helpful. My church does drives and things year round to help supply them.


Good suggestions, also the Red Cross can use things for disaster relief and many communities have a ministerial group that collects items for needy people. Also contact the PTO or school as they may be able to direct you to groups that help out kids in need.
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#5 Posted on 1.7.04 2318.02
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You may also want to try Freecycle.org if you want to be hands on about it. It's more of a "Hey I have stuff - who wants it" kind of place than Goodwill, but you can filter out who gets what to a degree.
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#6 Posted on 2.7.04 0041.34
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I'm just guessing, but maybe the Salvation Army does that sort of thing?
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#7 Posted on 2.7.04 0051.02
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The thing about Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are they take the items and sell them, but the money goes back into the charity, paying for shelters, programs, etc.

Do any of your local churches run any thrift stores? there are a few here locally and they sell clothes, rather cheap, and the money goes back to the church. So, people who cant generally afford new clothes (ie, the ones you are looking to help) are buying the clothes, and then the money goes back to the church for thier programs, which are generally to help the poorer people as well.

Or, my only other suggestion would be to have a yard sale, and donate all the profits to your charity of choice.
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#8 Posted on 2.7.04 0740.34
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All of the causes, organizations and charities mentioned so far in this thread are very worthy and strive to do their best in their particular areas. I am sure that they would all welcome your family's donations.

I work in my spare time with an organization here in the Northen NJ area called Creative Heartwork, Inc. (creativeheartwork.org). If a child comes to one of our programs in dirty, torn or damaged clothes we have clothes that have been donated to us to give to them. Every donation is used and greatly appreciated.
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#9 Posted on 2.7.04 0910.34
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The church I attend collects clothing and gives it to homeless and/or poverty stricken families in need. Whatever doesn't get given away pretty quickly, the church then takes them to various orphanages in Mexico (about a 14 hour drive from here) a couple of times a year.

Maybe someone close to you does something similar??
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#10 Posted on 2.7.04 0927.46
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Locally, there is a soup kitchen that serves the needy. We have donated bags of clothes, toiletries, etc. to them, and they recently told me they turn around and send them to Goodwill. However, when a needy person or family comes to the soup kitchen, they will give them a voucher to take to the Goodwill thrift store.

Additionally, we have found a good place to donate gently used baby clothes or toys, cribs, carseats, etc. is a local women's shelter. Too many women have come in with only the clothes on their back and their infants, this type of stuff does not stay long. The shelter is called ABC - A Better Choice, there may be one in your area.

Like me, many folks would prefer the donations actually get used, as opposed to getting re-sold. The Goodwill center can not accept cribs or toys because of recall issues and liability if they are reselling it. For us, that meant a more extensive search, as we wanted to get a tax credit for the donation, and we wanted to avoid a "religious" organization - those that get preachy to the needy.

We have also found some non-profit daycare/nursery schools to be a great place to pass on children's clothing (especially girl's dresses) or toys. Kids love to play dress up, and sometimes a different pile of toys to play with can be a hugely needed distraction for the teachers...

I hope these suggestions are helpful!
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#11 Posted on 2.7.04 1816.54
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Thank you for all the suggestions, after talking with a few locals, we're going to be doing three things. (They match up pretty well with the suggestions you gave me.)

*Our local Food Pantry also accepts clothing, so we'll be able to help some locals.

*There is a women's shelter in a neighboring community that always needs baby clothes, swings, etc...

*Finally, after checking out Goodwill's website, we'll be donating the rest to them.

Thanks for the help!
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