Where Can Our Spring Cleaning Donations Make a Difference?

There is something about Spring that inspires us to clean the house, open the windows and purge the closets. "What do I do with all of this stuff?" you ask yourself.

It seems we all have lots of gear to get rid of: baby clothes, maternity clothes, old highchairs, toys, toys and more toys. As your kids get older, the gear changes into bigger clothes, bikes, sports equipment or electronic devices that were upgraded last year. You give away what you can but there is only so much other people want; they have too much of their own stuff.

Garage sales can be a lot of work and there are plenty of consignment shops but that could be a time-consuming process too. Why toss something in the garbage that is still in good condition when you could make sure it goes to a family in need?

The question is: where should it all go? The mailman drops plenty of flyers and packets in our mailboxes from wonderful organizations like the Salvation Army and Big Brothers, Big Sisters, but what about charities that are closer to home, more specific to the Chatham area?

Donating to help the local community can feel great. You know another family in need will get good use out of your gear. Plus you will not feel the guilt of loading up our landfills with perfectly usable items.

Moms, you know you are feeling the itch. Roll up your sleeves and dive into those closets, playrooms, garages and basements - it is time to get organized! Or just make room for more stuff.

Tell us about your favorite Chatham area charity! Where can our Spring cleaning donations make a difference?