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Congratulations on finally deciding to part ways with your old clothes! Your generosity will go long a long way to help people in need. Now, the question is: Where should you begin? Here are some questions that you need to answer before gathering all of your old clothes for donation.
1. Will the charity accept your donations?
Before doing anything else, research on the charity that you’re planning to [U][B][URL=https://pickupplease.org/donate-in-laurel/]donate clothes[/URL][/B][/U] to. Some organizations may have announced that they had stopped accepting donations at the moment. When in doubt, look for their phone number and talk to a representative who will be more than happy to entertain any of your questions.
2. How is the donation process?
You might think that donating is as easy as simply handing over your old stuff. What most beginners don’t realize, however, is that charities and organizations impose a set of guidelines that donors must follow. The most common requirement involves putting your used clothes into reusable containers. This way, transporting the items to the donation center will be easy as pie. Take note that non-profit organizations such as the Vietnam Veterans of America provide you with pickup options so you can simply leave your items outside your house for them to collect. Again, it is important that you do some research.
3. Are your clothes in good condition?
Donating used clothes is more than just decluttering your closet. At its heart, it is all about expressing concern for those in need. This means that the clothes that you are about to give them should still be in good condition. For starters, take out everything that you plan to donate and examine the fabrics for any holes and tears. If you know how to sew, consider mending these defects. Your efforts will not go unnoticed for the people who will receive your clothing.
4. Can donation bins be trusted?
You have probably seen [U][B][URL=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/07/nyregion/with-a-charitable-veneer-seeking-donations-and-then-profits.html]donation bins[/URL][/B][/U] in parking lots or supermarkets asking for your used clothing. Unfortunately, some of these bins may have been set up by for-profit companies that might do more harm for the more legitimate non-profit charities. In some cases, the used clothes might only get transported overseas, where third-party firms resell them to bulk buyers. To be sure, double-check the organization’s name on the bin, and consider calling to ensure that you are legitimately handing over your items to them.
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