In a time with a great divide between the have’s and the have not’s it if even more important to make sure that as many people as possible contribute to Red Cross donations and other important charitable donation groups. With a combination of monetary and used clothing donations, your donation to your selected charity is tax deductible for the value of the items you donate. In fact, giving to others not only provides you a tax break, but it helps you know that you are contributing to bridging the gap of one of the biggest divides we have ever seen in this country.
Red Cross donations, whether it is the decision to donate clothes or provide a monetary, gift helps one of the largest charitable organizations in the country get the help that they to help people not only across the country, but, at times, around the world as well.
Spring Cleaning Is Just Around the Corner
If you are already weary of winter this year, then you might already be looking forward to the spring cleaning process. From closets to dressers to entire storage rooms and attics, there are many of us who have more than we need. In fact, more than we could ever even use. Fortunately, when you take the time to declutter your home with an eye for what you could do to help others you are creating a more stress free life for yourself, while at the same time giving to those who are struggling just to make ends meet. When you stand in front of your entryway closet trying to decide which of the three winter coats you should wear, it is important to realize that there are some parents who do not have a single coat for their child who needs to walk to school.
Unfortunately, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that Americans throw away an average of 10 pounds of clothes per person every year. On the opposite side of this carelessness, however, are the 63% of high net worth donors who indicate that “giving back to the community” is a chief motivation for giving. If you are looking for a way to make a difference in a time when the economy of our nation seems to be more divided than ever before, it is important to know that there are many reputable charities like the Red Cross who can help make your donations make the biggest difference.
