What are some places around the world that are in need of items or things?

Question

I am doing this action community service project for my American Society class at school. The project is requiered in order to graduate.

Me and my partner want to donate items such as used clothes or glasses to places around the world that are in need of them. We need to know more items that we can donate as well as other places that are in need of donating to the poor. After we donate we have to give a speech with research on places in need to the class.

Any ideas on what else we can donate as well as other places that are in need of donating?

thanks.

Answer 1

Right here in the US of A there is plenty of need.

Answer 2

Lions club takes glasses, they really need them, some of the homeless and some displaced vets need them. Used clothing is wonderful, Goodwill employs people that would not be employable without their training, the sale of the clothing helps these people get back on their feet, also, duing disasters, GoodWill gives people a weeks worth of clothing, furniture, kitchen things and linens and other items necessary after a fire, hurricane, tonado or any natural disaster. Many people cannot afford to shop in malls but they need clothing, some wonderful items are there. The balance of the clothes that are not sold are sent overseas.

Answer 3

For something different and unusual, you could donate used athletic shoes!

Since Nike’s Reuse-a-Shoe program began in 1993, they have recycled 20 million pairs of athletic shoes. They accept any brand, not just Nike. They’ve also contributed to more than 250 sport surfaces around the world to provide access to play places for kids as part of their ‘Let me Play’ program. They have recycling processing facilities in the U.S. and Belgium, and collection points in the U.S., Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, the U.K., Japan, and China. Go to http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/reuse_a_shoe.html to see if there is a collection point near you, and learn more about this amazing program.

Answer 4

Why don't you go down to the City Park in your town and pass them out to the homeless. If you can't find them there go to a homeless shelter during dinner time

Answer 5

www.thepencilproject.com

SUPER easy...our school did it.

I think you can donate glasses to Project Vietnam. Google it.

Answer 6

i think you should donate right where you live if that is an option for your assignment. call shelters, churches, soup kitchens, thrift stores that are affiliated with churches & shelters, etc... i live in the portland, or area and we have plenty of those here. oh, also alcohol or drug treatment centers?? good luck! if you have to do it for another country, consider Mexico, as they are our neighbors and struggle economically.