Giving to Charity, and Giving Back to Those in Need

Did you know that it has been estimated that Americans throw away an average of 10 pounds of clothing per person each year? If that isn’t enough to make you worry, then we don’t know what will. The truth is, Americans are throwing away clothing that others could use at an alarming rate, which is … [Read more…]

Want to Give Back But Have No Money? Try Donating Your Gently Used Clothing!

Giving back — either within your community or in a larger scope — always feels good. Knowing that you’re paying forward your good fortune and helping someone in need is uplifting and fosters a sense of community and connection to the larger world. You also set a good example for your peers and children and … [Read more…]

Is Your School Looking for a Way to Help the Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts?

Red Cross Pickup locations across Texas and Northern Louisiana are busier than normal. Recent articles about the strain of school districts to get students back to class in the southern part of Louisiana have encouraged local residents to do what they can to help the flood relief efforts. With more than a year’s worth of … [Read more…]