[Chat] Fw: re clothes

[echalmers at mindspring.com]

The reason that Goodwill doesn't want winter clothes right now is that these items don't sell in the spring and summer. Thus the stores would be forced to put the items in storage, and given the amount of donations these agencies get, there isn't room and the logistics are nightmarish.

Why not hang on to these items and donate them in the fall, when they will be wanted? And as spring is here, why not go through that spring wardrobe and take out things you don't wear and donate them? Seasonal items are sure to be appreciated.

Unfortunately we don't seem to have textile recylcing widely available in the United States, so clothes get tossed. It certainly could be done, but I haven't heard of it. Has anyone else? 

I also throw away clothes that aren't fit to wear, trusting, since most of them are cotton, that they will not do too much damage in a landfill. 

Emily

-----Original Message-----
>From: Brad Schlegel <william.schlegel at us.army.mil>
>Sent: Mar 30, 2006 8:47 AM
>To: CVChat <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
>Subject: [Chat] Fw:  re clothes
>
> Christine,
>
>I posted information about the Free store and Planet Aid last night, I guess 
>you did not see it.  What "free store" in highlandtown are you referring to?
>
>Brad
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: Christine Gray
>To: 'The Charles Village Chat List'
>Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 6:07 AM
>Subject: Re: [Chat] re cloths
>
>
>Do not put clothing in the yellow boxes labeled Planet Earth or something 
>like that.
>
> That is a scam outfit that is making lots of money and part of a cult. 
>Google it.
>
> Christine
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Christine Gray" <langwidge at erols.com>
>To: "'The Charles Village Chat List'" <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
>Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 6:00 AM
>Subject: Re: [Chat] re cloths
>
>
>> The "free store" in highlandtown takes clothing.
>>
>> Their pickup point is in cv.
>>
>> That's all I know about it though.
>>
>> Christine
>----- Original Message ----- 
>
>From: "Brad Schlegel" <william.schlegel at us.army.mil>
>To: "The Charles Village Chat List" <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
>Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:35 PM
>Subject: Re: [Chat] re clothes
>
>
>> The AMVETS store at 5013 York Road - 21212 (corner of Winston and York)
>> 410-433-9090
>> M-S - 9-9  - donations until 6 pm
>> Sun- 11-7
>> Will NOT throw items away that it can't use, which is what Goodwill does 
>> with items it cannot sell.
>> For more information on AMVETS call  1-800-810-7148
>>
>> Here are other interesting links
>> http://www.freestorebaltimore.org/donations.html
>>
>> http://www.citypaper.com/news/story.asp?id=9234 - article on Planet Aid
>>
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> W. Brad Schlegel
>> 1552 Oakridge Road
>> Baltimore, MD 21218-2228
>>
>> 410-467-1933 - H
>> 410-962-9506 - W and Voice Mail
>> william.schlegel at us.army.mil
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Greg Alexander" <ugagrad93 at yahoo.com>
>> To: "The Charles Village Chat List" <Chat at charlesvillage.info>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 6:59 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Chat] re cloths
>>
>>
>>> Thanks for asking, deBorah.  I have five bags of clothes myself and have 
>>> been looking for a good
>>> cause.  Good stuff, including suits that I no longer wear since I'm 
>>> self-employed.  I hope someone
>>> has a good suggestion.  There is a Catholic Church that my hairdresser 
>>> has told me about that does
>>> good things with donations.  I think they are in Mt. Vernon but may pick 
>>> up.  I'm agnostic but if
>>> it's going to a good cause...  If you're interested, I'll ask him 
>>> tomorrow.
>>>
>>> --- Baneone at aol.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> Can any one tell me where I can donate my winter cloths? I have
>>>> some good stuff coats, hats scarfs etc? Goodwill will not take
>>>> any cloths that are not seasonal.And if any one on the list is 
>>>> interested let
>>>> me know. Thanks deBorah
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>>> Editor, Mason-Dixon Arrive
>>> 2629 Guilford Avenue
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>>> www.gregoryjalexander.com
>>>
>>> 
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