Giving In Kind Instead Of Cash

Everybody seems to think in terms of money when giving or making a donation. Not many give much thought about giving in kind instead of cash. In fact, there are many useful things that you can give right at your house. Some of these things are:

Clothing and garments. You will be surprised at the number of clothes that no longer fit and you can give away. The same is true with clothes that you no longer wear and have no more plans of wearing. These clothes will be a great help to charitable institutions who can distribute it to the needy or sell it for cash. Old Books and Toys. After your clothes, you can turn your attention to other things. Go through all of your books and any toys that might be in your home as well. Books and toys that you don’t want to keep anymore can be donated.

Mobile Phones. There are new mobile phones that are introduced in the market regularly and people keep on changing their cell phones. Can you even remember where your old cell phones are? Give your old cell phones to organizations who make it their business to gather and distribute discarded but still useful things to people in need. Charitable Recycling Program is one of such groups and they can be reached at 1-800-527-4700 x301. They have collections sites who will receive your donations.

Vehicles. Is it time for you to upgrade to a newer car? What do you plan to do with your current car? You can do a good deed and donate your car. Your car may be auctioned off with the proceeds used to fund humanitarian services. If you are thinking along these lines, search the internet for the most convenient way of donating your car to a charitable group’s collection site.

Eyeglasses. Look for used eyeglasses that are just lying around or stuffed in some drawers. The Lions Club International is one of the groups who collect eyeglasses for redistribution. They have millions of members in many countries doing their charitable works.

Foodstuffs. You can give to the Boy Scouts who solicit canned goods that they turn over to religious groups and shelters who feed the less privileged. If there is one in your area, you can give canned foods to them or go direct to the churches and shelters. You need however to know what food are acceptable to them.

Household Stuffs. If you are remodeling or have household appliances you are no longer using, consider donating them as well. You can make your donations of furniture and appliances to the Goodwill Industries International, Inc. Call ahead to make sure they are accepting them at your location.

Not only will making these donations help others, but it will also give you some additional space and a great feeling. Take note that you may deduct donations from your taxable income.

So, off you go and do the good deed. Go over your closets and storage places and collect anything of value that you can afford to give. You may even be surprised at how much have you spent on stuffs.

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