Thanks to Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President, who has provided an opportunity to New York residents to come forward for the assistance of migrants, financially and socially. The initiative was launched in September but has picked up pace since October 17th. While talking to amNewYork Metro, Levine shared his thoughts, “They often arrive with almost nothing other than what they are wearing and maybe a small of possessions. So, we have been rallying Manhattanites and…

Thrift shopping is a unique way to financially contribute to charity work and buy something decent for yourself at the same time. May be that is why leading donation companies like Goodwill are continuously working on how to make thrifting convenient for the buyers. Goodwill History and Achievements Goodwill was launched almost 120 years back and currently, the charity is operating more than 3,300 stores in the United States and Canada. Most of its missions…

Thrift shopping was primarily introduced as a way to make donations more useful for the community. It gave the chance to people on a tight budget to buy something decent. At the same time, it helped uplift the needy in the community through financial aid. However, in addition to making cloth and other shopping affordable for low-income families, thrifting has been kind towards economy and environment as well. What Thrift Stores Are Doing For The…

We all have a bit of shopaholic hidden inside us that explains why our closets are always full. Clothing donations bins have made it convenient to get rid of old clothes. Moreover, if you are need of money, you can make use of clothes that are fit to wear and in good quality by selling them at stores that purchase second-hand garments. Clothes Donations At Charity Not all clothes are worth selling but you can…

It feels like a sin to throw away pieces of clothes that are perfectly fine but don’t fit you or have run out of style. So you search for used clothing donations and sleep peacefully at night thinking you have done a good deed for the underserved community in the country. While you may be happy under the illusion that someone else is enjoying your high- quality sweatshirt right now, it just may be that…

Have you ever sat down intending to select clothes for donation but simply put them back because you couldn’t figure out which ones to take out? Happens to even the best of us! If there was just a secret formula that could tell if it is time to donate your clothing! Well, there is. You can look for several factors that can alert you when it is time to recycle, donate or sell certain pieces…

The social enterprise has been active for over 30 years now. It is working to provide a better lifestyle to the underserved sector in the country. It has stationed 4 charity shops across the town. One of the charity shops is located on the Northumberland Avenue. An additional support center at the Oxford Road branch to assist those in need financially or with donation of specific items like cooking utensils or furniture. Particular focus is…

Charity Bins are set up to gather stuff for the poor. Most of these are randomly located and operated by non-profit organizations or recycling firms. However, in recent days there has been increasing concern amongst donors about the donation not reaching the needy community at all. Clothing Bin Donations are labeled but the majority of these mislead donors through improper references and affiliation with companies that are not involved at all. In the end, culprit…

Got a pile of garments that you wish to dispose of but don’t know how? With the right clothing donation etiquette in mind, you should be able to clear your closet from clothes you don’t wear anymore! Donation and charity are commendable actions but only if done with the right intentions and in the right manner. When it comes to giving away clothes, your aim should not only be to clear space in your room…