Our center helps women and women with children recover from drug and alcohol dependency.  All of the proceeds from our thrift shop go to help benefit the center.  I need help with ideas/suggestions on where to go to solicit more clothing donations.  Our store is very small, but can also handle small knick-knacks, or pieces of furniture.  We also sell accessories, such as purses, shoes, hats, belts and jewelry.  Thank you all for you time and considerations with this matter.
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These two sites will be of great help to you.  At Too Good to be Threw, you want to check out the Sharing link.
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My mom works for the American Kidney Fund. \n\nhttp://www.kidneyfund.org/\n\nThey send her a list of people who have donated clothes and other personal items in the past, and all she has to do is call them and see if they will donate again. They strictly collect items not money via the telephone so people are more generous. She is paid by how many pick ups are made from her lists and it is a great cause. \n\nGood Luck =)
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You can go to community action project services in your townand also your local church will be glad to help you.E-Mail me if you need additional advice/help okay?
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Hit some of your neighborhood strip malls, try some of the stores you frequent. Go in person, though, don't just call them. Ask for the manager and explain your project. Most will donate something. I wouldn't ask for any particular item, just let them donate what they want. You wouldn't believe all the free stuff they'll give you if they know it's going for a neighborood kids group. You should promise that they will get recognition at the auction for their donation, like a sign saying who donated each item.
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In our area we have the Kiwanis, Lion's Club, etc.  You might check with various "thrift stores", as they often are also sponsored (behind the scenes) by ministry- based services.  Also, you should have in you community, possibly even through the Adult Education portion of your college, an advocate for any "school" issues that arise.  If this does not work - do not be afraid to make an appointment to see the Dean of your University - explain the situation and I'll bet you get some answers and avenues real quick!  Have courage!
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My apartment building burned to the ground on January 26,2003.\nApproximately 30 people including myself lost every thing they owned. I lost my car when the building collapsed and managed to walk away that morning with just my daughter, my dog and my purse. \nPeople from all over the county came together to make sure every family in that building had a place to stay that night.\nChurches and civic groups arranged to have furniture and housewares donated by merchants in the area, families donated \nclothes, housewares and more furniture.  Total strangers donated $ to a fund set up to help each family get into a new apartment and to make sure their utilities were connected.\nI worked at a car dealership @ the time and the owner of the dealership gave me a car to drive until I had saved up enough $ to pay for it.\nI had $96.00 in my bank account and an 8 year old daughter to support and was left with absolutely nothing due to something beyond my control and total strangers chose to help me and make sure that I had everything my family needed to get on with our lives.\nI have a completely new understanding of what people's kindness can do. I want to be able to make people realize that you can start over, all you may need is a hand.
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I think the best thing to do is start small, they dont like change. Start in one area, go through the items, divide into sections, one to keep, one to give to family, one to donate and garbage. Move slowly and they will adapt as you move from room to room.
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Depending on what you need the stuff for, try getting a hold of national companies that take used clothes in. Salvation Army? Red Cross... they may be able to lead you to local importers
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We have something called angel tree- there is a big tree in the mall- and volunteers buy gifts for the names and ages on the tree- and there is operation school bell- the usually get a coat and a toy-where do all the toys go for 'Toys for Tots- you local city authorties- welfare dept or chamber of commerce may have info- call them-D
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Oh, she deleted her question?  What a shame...too bad for the rotten apples, eh?\n\nAs I answered, she can also check with her chamber of commerce for local groups who provide gifts and meal assistance.  Here at work, we are already working on our food & gift drives for the season.\n\nI hope she sees your post...thanks for helping!
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Think about your resources...Fomer school teachers, former coworkers, friends, extended family... Start with people you know closely and work your way out to people who are more aquaintences than friends. <-- for Donations\n\nOtherwise, you could try calling a local pizza place or mcdonalds to see if they will give a % of profit from a certain time period to the cause.  You could also have a silent auction wtih donations, (they can range from gift certificates to baked goods once a month for the summer, or 3 hours of house cleaning... be creative!)
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There are many people in need all around and it's not all that difficult to find them. Open your eyes and be sensitive to what people are doing and saying.\nI have found people in all the places you mentioned. I usually give to the Salvation Army - clothes, furniture, money but a couple of times I gave all kinds of stuff including a stroller and a Christmas Tree to the residents at the public housing project I worked at. I have given at school to help a sick child pay for treatment. There are always coat drives and food baskets as well as Angel Tree (through church) for the children of inmates at Christmas.\nI've given directly to homeless people in the form of a hot meal or blanket.\nThere's so much that any of us can do.
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try the resale shops first, the rich give stuff away to charities so they can write it off.  I have friends that have found beautiful dresses and things there and saved tons of moola. I am in USA do they have resale shops in London? good luck!
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I am currently doing an outreach program and we are giving out clothing (and other items).\n\nThe program is called "Not Forgotten" because we want those in need to feel as though they are not forgotten in everyday life. We are gathering items together, obtaining names of those in need, organizing boxes of items for those we have contacted, and delivering them about 3-6 times a year. We are trying to let people know that they are cared about.\n\nAlong with a box of items, we will try to talk to the parents of the family or adults that we reach in the program. We want to let the adults know that they are not alone in their struggle for money and food for themselves or their families. Each family will receive a Bible and contact information for a church near them that is willing to pick them up or pray for them, etc. We will keep in contact with the family and deliver a new box of items whenever necessary. \n\nI think this is just about all I can think of about the program. If you have any specific questions, you can ask me anytime. \n\nYou could try and see if there's a program like this in your community, start your own, or donate to this one...Just let me know if you need any help!
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how about a local church??? most churches will take clothing donations too  and they do not re-sell the clothing to people, they give poor people clothing for free...they may also have many connections to oversea organizations  and can get you in touch with them or send them for you... best wishes!
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Allot of times, the congregation is suppose to help by chipping in more money, and possibly free labor on projects that they can do. If still not enough, you may have to have bazaars,garage sales, or events that could help to raise more money, like a big big "Revival"" that brings in more people and more money!! Good Luck! and God Bless!!
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There's a resale shop in Friendswood that will buy them from you.  I can't think of the name of it right now, but we use it all the time.  They'll call you when your clothes are all sold for you to come get your check!  Check around and try to find it.