With school starting I wondered if there were children in need of clothing, especially middle and high school age. A lot of kids this age would be too proud to ask for help, and embarrassed not to have new clothes. Guidance counselors at schools usually would know of those in need. Call ahead to check to donate good clean clothing. If the school doesn't mind helping distribute to those in need, the kids can pick out their sizes and keep their dignity.
That's a very nice idea! I did not even think of that but do know kids can be mean about teasing about clothes. If that doesn't work & you still feel you want to be helpfull & giving here is another very worthy cause:
Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation is made up of individuals from across the globe who are interested in lending a hand to many reservation organizations... http://www.friendsofpineridgereservation.org/
there are more just as this one but I know of this one & have known people from there.
In Las Vegas, NV we have a program for elementary schools. Mainly the underprivileged ones It is called "Dry Bottoms". My woman's Bible study group donated sweatpants, new or used, shorts new or used and brand new underwear for both boys and girls. The sizes ranged from 4 to 12. This is for the kids that have accidents and can' t go home to change clothes. This way they can stay in school and not have to sit in the nurses office with wet or stained clothing. It is a great mission. I went to garage sales and got a bunch for a really low price.
When my boys were in school I did this but I took the clothes to another school so nobody saw another kid walking around in 'Glenn's shirt' and got teased. Also, the school keeps extra clothes around for accidents like falling in a puddle of mud. Most of the time the kid never returns the stuff which is alright because he/she most likely needed it anyway.
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