Tag: clothing donations

Our New Design Makes It Easier Than Ever to Donate!

Posted on by Jordank

We’re excited to announce our fresh, new web design!

It’s been a work-in-progress for some time now as we’ve carefully developed ways to make connecting with us better than ever. The simplicity of our home page easy to schedule a free pick up or find a drop-off location. Additionally, it provides users with all of the essential information needed for making donations. The site also offers access to background information about our mission, FAQs, and useful information that can be taken from our Tales From the Closet blog and Quick Tips.

ClothingDonations.org is a service of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), but we actually support all veterans regardless of when or where they served. Your donations are delivered and sold through thrift stores, and the money received is used to fund our programs.

We gratefully accept gently used clothing of all types and sizes, accessories, baby items, glassware, books, toys, bikes, electronics, housewares, furniture, and appliances—just about anything!

Your generous donations make a big difference in the lives of veterans who have bravely served our country, as well as their families. We hope you’ll consider making a donation by scheduling a pick up, or dropping off your items at a convenient location near you.

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Spring Fever Is Upon Us!

Posted on by Garrett Goeppinger

Step outside these days and you’ll probably noticed a decided uptick in the weather—spring is almost here! From sunny skies, to warm weather, it truly feels like it’s time to put winter behind use. Another subtle announcement that spring is fast approaching, is that Daylight Saving Time began. Yes, you lost an hour of sleep, but the grumbling about this was probably lost in the excitement over warmer, brighter days just ahead! While some people take their spring fever outside for walks, bike rides, and hiking, there’s one place that’s also ready for spring fever.

Your home.

It may be a little early to truly begin your spring cleaning efforts; however, if you’ve had your windows open lately to get a little fresh air, you might have noticed dust blowing around your home. It’s possible to get a head start on your spring cleaning. In fact, if you’ve been following through on your New Year’s Resolution to keep your home clean throughout the year, you’ve already started!

The first step in pre-spring cleaning is to dust everything. Bookshelves, dressers, window sills, and more. Basically, any surface in your house that can collect dust needs a good cleaning. With the windows open, this dust will float around your home, which taints the air quality and can also agitate any allergies you or your loved ones might have.

Once you’ve dusted, it’s time to tackle your closets. Remember, you should be checking your closets a few times a year to make sure you haven’t collected any unneeded clothing items or accessories. Try on your old spring and summer clothes. Do they still fit? Will you wear them this season? Are they in good shape? If you’ve answered no to any or all of these questions, it’s time to get them out of your closet and into the recycle bin—or the hands of some lucky new owners!

If you will not wear these clothes, but they’re in great shape, don’t throw them away. Donate them to us! Not only will you help someone else prepare for spring with a new wardrobe, but your donation also helps fund veterans programs. Simply visit our website to schedule a time for us to pick-up your gently used clothes, and place them in a box by your mailbox. We’ll pick them up for you!

Otherwise, if you’re planning to save these clothes for your garage sale, fold these items up and put them in a box. This way they’re already organized for your garage sale, and they’re no longer taking up space in your closet or dresser!

What pre-spring cleaning tips do you have? Share them with us!

Evaluate your dresser space.

Posted on by Garrett Goeppinger

If your closet is full and organized, but you still find your room is cluttered, your dresser may be the next place to look. Try on clothes to see if they still fit, and match your style. If not, donate them to ClothingDonations.org! Visit our website to schedule a time for us to pick up the donation. Then place your donation items in a bag or box marked with “for donation, ” and set them by your mailbox.

Embrace the shelves!

Posted on by Garrett Goeppinger

Some people have an aversion to shelves in the bedroom. Some say they throw off the decor and get in the way. But, there are different ways to make shelves stylish, yet functional. Floating shelves are a trendy, stylish way to decorate the walls of your bedroom, AND they’re functional. You can store your books, jewelry boxes or other items on them!