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How To Give From Your Home
When we think about giving from our wealth, most of us think of giving financially. However, there are other ways of giving from our wealth. Some of those ways are right in front of us every day.
The following are some examples to consider.
Clothing
Donate those clothes to a charity or church that will reuse the clothes or sell them to raise funds.
Books And Toys
Don't stop with cleaning out your unused clothing.Go through all of your books and any toys that might be in your home as well. If they don't get used, put them to good use by donating them.
Cellular Phones
There is an organization that redistributes those phones to people that might need one for emergency situations but can't afford it.
Contact the Charitable Recycling Program at http://www.charitablerecycling.com or 1-800-527-4700 x301 for more information. They have collection sites across the United States.
Cars
Many charities accept donations of used cars. Most of them sell the cars in an auction to raise funds for their cause.
Checking with your favorite charity or doing a search on the Internet for "auto donation" will give you some options if you are considering this.
Eyeglasses
Don't throw out your old glasses or let them collect dust somewhere in your home.The Lions Club International has been collecting eyeglasses for approximately 80 years. They will put them to good use in developing nations.
Contact a local Lions club via the Lions Club Locator at http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.shtml to find the location of the nearest eyeglass collection box.
Food
You can help by giving food to your local churches and shelters. Check in advance for rules on what they can and cannot accept.
Furniture and Appliances
Furniture and appliances may be accepted as donations at charities such as Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Call ahead to make sure they are accepting them at your location.
Go to http://www.goodwill.org to find your local Goodwill.
Start Now
What are you waiting for? Start opening your closets, drawers and cupboards now and donate your unused items to help others. You may be wealthier than you realize.
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gods_grace_notes
Hi Roger! These are really practical ideas that may seem small; but they can literally change the world for someone who is need of these items. Thanks for pointing us in the right direction to help others! Posted May 09, 2007 |
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giddygabby
Roger, this lens is truly a gift. What a lovely reminder of all the ways to give. We keep a basket by the door and routinely place items we no longer use or don't need in it. There are dozens of ways to disperse them. You taught me something new today: cell phone distribution. Thank you. Posted March 25, 2007 |
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michaelgibbons
Roger pretty cool idea so mundane BUT really helps to get people thinking --maybe a plexo rating of the best home giving items!! nice job Posted March 12, 2007 |
