Across the country from all corners of life, there are people in need of a basic human right: clothing. No man, woman, or child in the U.S. should have to face the streets without basic access to clothing. Unfortunately, this is an all-to-common reality. According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, there are more than half a million homeless people in the U.S. Of these people, nearly 40% belong to families. All homeless people struggle with basic necessities like food and clothing everyday. The figures are unfathomable to grasp.
There are, however, many options for helping families in need. One option that is not only very popular but also desperately needed is clothing donations. Donating clothes to charity will ensure that your discarded clothing will be used by people who need them most. Although all donations are usually welcomed by charitable and non-profit organizations, the best way to ensure that your clothing will be of most use is to check that your clothing is in wearable condition (i.e. check for tears, stains, etc.) and recently cleaned. By keeping these simple steps in mind, you can guarantee that your clothing will truly go toward helping families in need.
Charitable clothing donations is a genuinely kind and humble thing to do. With adequate clothing, homeless and poverty-stricken people across the country can have one less thing to worry about. Though that may not seem like much to those more fortunate, it can mean the world to those less fortunate. So please, consider donating any of your used, discarded clothing to charity. There are many charities and non-profits out there that will be more than happy to take any clothing you have. There are even charities that will pick up donations right from your doorstep! For helping families in need, used clothing can be just the thing to help them bear the sad, miserable condition of poverty. Good references here.
