There comes a time in the year where it putting clothing away seems like a chore. Nothing fits where it’s supposed to, drawers won’t shut, and your favorite winter sweater is lost in the mix. Instead of ignoring the problem and squeezing things into places that never existed, take a day and spring clean your closets!
While it’s still cold, rainy and snowy, pick a day and get to work. In order to decide what to keep and what to get rid of, start at one end and pick up each item and think about the last time you wore it. If you can’t remember, then it’s time to put it in the donate pile. As you continue going through your closet, you’ll end up with a pile of clothing ready to be dropped off. If you’re unsure of where to bring it, and what to do with it, there are many options that help give back to the NYC community:
Goodwill: The mission of Goodwill is to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers with independence and provide employment opportunities. There are Goodwill stores throughout the city where donations of not only clothing and shoes but also accessories, books, music, home goods, and small working electronics. Bringing your items to Goodwill will help keep jobs available for people in our community.
Housing Works: The mission of Housing Works is to end the crises of homelessness and AIDS through advocacy, provision of lifesaving services and entrepreneurial businesses. Throughout the city, there are various thrift shops where you can drop of your donations, to provide items that can be sold to help raise money for their work with homelessness and AIDS.
These are just two organizations that your old apparel and goods can help, but there are many more out there. Take the time to refresh your closets, start new, and give back to our community!
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