Donate Warm Clothes to Help Those in Need this Winter

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The discussion emphasizes the importance of donating warm clothing to homeless shelters in the Pacific Northwest, especially given the forecasted cold weather. Participants are encouraged to take action, either by sharing their donation experiences or keeping them private. There is a critical view of organizations like Goodwill due to concerns over executive salaries and the practice of selling donated items, leading some to prefer local shelters and soup kitchens for their contributions. The conversation highlights personal experiences with volunteering and donating to community-focused organizations, such as FISH, which relies on volunteers for its operations.
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It's going to be pretty darn cold in the Pacific Northwest this coming week, so today I went through my closet and drawers and collected several bags of warm clothes together and will take them to my nearest homeless shelter tomorrow. I challenge you to do the same. You can post it here or keep it to yourself. Your choice. :-)
 
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There's also this:
https://www.amazon.com/p/feature/xde6cauvpfp66o2&tag=pfamazon01-20

Although the CEO of Goodwill makes over $600,000 a year, so be informed who you're donating to...
 
I stopped giving to organizations that turn around and sell the stuff I give. And I don't like my employer to push me to give to the United Way either. The do this every year and I hate it! :oldgrumpy: I give to my local homeless shelters and soup kitchen. I also give to FISH which uses volunteers to do their work. I have also done some volunteer work with them and with my local soup kitchen.
 
I donated some clothes in one of those places in the parking lot where you can put clothes in the box. Also will work at the soup kitchen this weekend
 
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