Donating women's clothing is a wonderful method of giving back to your community, especially considering that most donated clothing is just sitting around someone's house, not being used or appreciated. Whether you have just a few garments or an entire closet of clothes to donate, you can make a difference in the life of someone less fortunate. This process of giving back is considerably easy, given the number of charities and organizations that specialize in this area.
Instructions
1. Identify all clothing you wish to donate. Pull it out of the closet, a dresser, a storage room or wherever else it is located. Put it into one central location, away from your other clothing or possessions to avoid any confusion over what is being donated.
2. Examine each garment to be donated and make sure it's wearable---that is, make sure the garment is free of rips, tears, stains or other significant flaws. Do not donate any item that you would not feel comfortable wearing yourself. Some charities ask that you donate only "gently used" or "ready to wear" clothing.
3. Launder each garment to ensure that it's donated in clean condition. Be sure to use enough laundry detergent to clean items that have been stored in dusty or musty areas including garages, attics or basements. Finish cleaning by conditioning the garments with either dryer sheets or fabric softener.
4. Fold and sort each garment according to its type; for example, keep all sweaters, tee shirts, skirts and dresses in separate piles.
5. Pack the garments into clean cardboard boxes, or, if necessary, use durable and clean trash bags. Try to be as neat as possible; many charities take in a lot of donations daily, and you can make their jobs much easier by sending them a well-organized donation.
6. Select the charity or organization to which you would like to donate your garments, according to the style and type you have to offer. Call the charity or organization to ask about its location and operating hours, and the types of donations it accepts. If you have an especially large amount of clothing to donate, it's a good idea to notify the charity ahead of time to ensure that they are ready to receive it.
7. Transport your donation to the charity or organization. In most cases, you can simply load your boxes or bags into your car and drive them to the donation site. However, if you have an especially large donation, you may need to use a moving truck or a van. To avoid costly moving truck rental fees, consider calling your charity or organization to ask if they can pick up your donation at your home.
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