Although we join forces to help out the needy in third world countries, I have come to the conclusion that we forget about our neighbors. I feel moved by the Lord to open up a no-charge clothing shop to the public. As I began my research, for my proposal, I found few shops, and the shops I did find have eligibility requirements. So my question is, "What happens to those who need, but are not eligible?" "Who are we to put requirements on those who need?" "Would you rather donate your clothes to a resale shop or a mission shop such as the one I am looking to open?" I would appreciate your feed back answering any or all of my questions. Your comments are also appreciated. Thank you in advance and may God keep you.
2007-12-03 14:19:45 · 8 answers · asked by God First 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
All the homeless shelters I have contacted do not have the space to hold donations. They will be cited by the fire department if they take the donations.
2007-12-03 14:47:41 · update #1
People don't need handouts, they need a handup. The Goodwill is good becuase the clothes are resold at a deeply discounted price and the $$$ goes back into the community.
2007-12-03 14:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by itsallgood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question sort of confuses me, but I'll try and cover all the bases. If you are donating, YWCA's sometimes have clothes boutuiqes for women looking for work. As someone who has been on both sides, I must say that St. Vincent de Paul, and House of the Carpenter are good. the local House shop gives for free, mind you some donations go to helpers first. Look up a homeless shelter and just give them bags to go thru!! Im embaressed to say it but after my abuse I got over my shame quickly and going thru the bags got to be sort of fun...look up shelters and domestic violence shelter, there is alwyas need,
Don't take donations...? How odd? Look outside your county.
2007-12-03 14:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rather donate to a mission shop because that is the only way to ensure that everything goes to those in need. From experience I know that a lot of resale shops staff skim off the best for themselves, which is why I refused to work in any of them. God bless you, I hope it works out for you.
2007-12-05 06:14:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Homeless Shelters
2007-12-03 14:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by ma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local Veterans Shelter. Every State has One. Also Dept Of Social services for the foster children. Not all state's call it Dept of social service's some call it Child protective Service's. Also If you look up in your state womans batters shelter they should be able to tell you where .These woman and children usually leave with what they have on there back's.
2007-12-04 09:21:08 · answer #5 · answered by gsmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-25 10:01:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would rater donate to your shop that way i would know where the clothes were going!
Most cases you donate and they do end up for re-sale !
2007-12-03 14:30:27 · answer #7 · answered by gerry22122 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most churches have a benevolence room where people can go and get donated clothing for free.
2007-12-03 14:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋