It’s that time of year again. The lazy days of summer are becoming shorter, cooler, and are slowly dwindling down as children await the first day of school. Families across the nation are gearing up for this big day, and are also taking a moment to show their support for military families by helping them get ready for back to school too.
There are a number of both local and national organizations that help military families. Helping military families is a cause that many Americans feel strongly about, and they are eager to show their gratitude and appreciation.
According to statistics, it’s estimated that nearly 27% of military families in the United States have over $10,000 in credit card debt. As such, helping military families with every day expenses, such back to school supplies and clothes, is more important than ever.
Clothing donations are a popular charitable donation that many Americans make to organizations that help military families. Clothing donations are an excellent way to show support, especially as many military families will soon be shopping for back to school clothes. Many charities and organizations that support military families even offer donation pick up services, making donating easier and more convenient than ever.
Not only are clothing donations good for military families, they are also beneficial to the environment, which is a cause many Americans also feel strongly about. Nearly 99% of all discarded clothing can be reused or recycled. It’s estimated that a whopping 12 million tons of clothing and textile waste is thrown out each year in the United States. By making clothing donations, Americans are significantly reducing landfill waste and pollution.
However Americans decide to help military families, they can feel confident their efforts are greatly appreciated, and that they are supporting an honorable cause.
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