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[deb]

I used to donate a lot to Goodwill but now I donate to shelters for homeless and families in transition. What they cant use, they sell to buy much needed supplies and food.

[jodollman]

Thrift stores in our area are charging such outrageous prices that I've started putting my things on the curb and post a free stuff curb alert. 99% of what I put out is happily taken by those in our community who need or want what they find. I've had people offer their labor as a thank you. Even had someone bring us a steakhouse gift card as a thank you. ❤

[KZ-ptqk]

As a former St. Vincent DePaul thrift store manager… I am begging all of you… DO NOT DONATE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AFTER THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY!!! Donate for any season or holiday BEFORE that actual season/holiday… We cannot realistically sell Christmas decorations after Christmas and we do not have the capacity to store them for next year… PLEASE give yourself permission to throw them away! Thank you 😊

[jacquelinepetersen]

Dawn, don't ever think you say to often how much your Mom and Dad have provided for you all and how grateful you are, because some of us don't have parents around anymore to be able to tell them. So go ahead, I love it when people tell us stories of how they grew up and how wonderful their family is at helping one another. What a wonderful way to teach your children the true meaning of Family !!

[Chrissyhappy]

I gave my son his own money and budget from the age of five. He’s now at university and is managing his finances really well and will even have enough money to pay for his masters degree. We hit a few bumps along the way, but overall he’s always been respectful of what he has because, in the main, he’s payed for his things himself. It definitely pays to teach them from a young age I’ve found.😊

[taracasper]

"We have overcomsumed for too long!" GUILTY!

[netie]

You taught your children well. My son would not have worn anything from a thrift shop. I gave him the lawn mower and told him to mow the neighbors' yards to earn money to buy his "Brand name" shoes. He did it and did it well. Now he has kids and he knows how hard it is to cloth them.

[hstani]

I quit donating to thrift/resale stores. I utilize my local Buy Nothing Group and it's absolutely amazing.

[hoosierfriend]

Too many times I've purchased something with a broken zipper that I didn't notice until I was home. I wish the person had never donated it in the first place.

[christinarobinson]

I wish thrift stores would lower their prices and maybe they wouldn't be busting at the seams. Sometimes you can find some good deals but lately any more even prices at the thrift stores for peoples used items are outrageous. I think thrift stores need to remember what their purpose is.

[catherineb]

When I was a kid and shopping with my mom, she would always tell me: “When in doubt, leave it out.” I still shop with this motto in mind

[strawberrylove]

One thing to also keep in mind: different Goodwill locations actually have different rules! The Goodwill north of me demands that everything be in garbage bags for them to accept it, and they refuse most large items altogether. The Goodwill south of me won’t take anything if it’s hidden in garbage bags, and they accept all my large items. Completely opposite rules at each place!

[michellemarcisz]

I love Goodwill and I will tell you why.
When no one would hire my special needs daughter…. They did.
They gave her, her first real job and I will never forget that.
People are going to hate.
I choose a different route and emotion.
I will always be grateful and continue to donate to them.

[Eric-v]

I'm glad you made this video, I can recall when I was homeless and faced with many things in Life until $75, 000 biweekly began rolling in and my Life went from A homeless nobody to a different person with good things to

[caroleweston]

I work in a charity shop in England and you are absolutely right - many of our donated goods are unsaleable and we have to throw them away. It upsets me that people think they can offload their junk at our shop. But we are very grateful for the good stuff in nice condition and enjoy our relationship with our donors.

[jeandale]

I volunteer at the hospice thrift store, and we are loaded with donations!.
We get everything from designer clothes to things I wouldn't use to mop the floor. Stained and faded clothes are very common and have to be discarded.
Thanks for bringing this up for people to learn what to do with unwanted things. The rule for donations should be if you wouldn't buy it, don't donate it.

[ChristianAnneSmith]

We live in a neighborhood with lots of foot traffic as well as a buy nothing group. I am amazed by how nearly everything gets taken when I put out a free box (if I don’t have time or energy) or picked up by a neighbor on buy nothing with loads of gratitude. I love that people benefit without having to pay goodwill prices.
Other times I do throw things away, but honestly, I’m always surprised how people have you uses for even my broken items. Even if it’s just for art projects.
That said, I have already done so much decluttering.

All that said, thank you for the permission to toss things. I appreciate that so much!

[alishajennings]

As a homeschooling mom of 7. One is special needs and has a rare severe form of epilepsy. I always take the oath of least resistance with everything. I started decluttering when I had my fourth child. It was all to overwhelming. With all the stress and chaos I need visual simplicity. Clear spaces, empty cabinets and drawers makes the home easierto maintain and more enjoyable to be in. A minimal wardrobe, minimal skincare, hair, makeup routine, ect makes life easier.

[joannecalcutt]

I agree with you. My mother-in-law passed away and we had to clear her house that was packed. we had about 8 trips that went to goodwill. We would’ve rather carried these donations to a better one across town but we didn’t have the time or energy to do this so we chose to go to the closest drop site about 10 minutes away and get this major job done. Sometimes what is most important is to just get it done. It’s a mental health deal.

[claregoldade]

Last year I bought a sweater from Plato's closet I liked relatively well while I was pregnant, it wasn't until I got home that I decided to check the brand and realized it was Member's Mark, and when I looked it up on Sam's website, I found it for $4 cheaper brand new in store than they were selling it used at Plato's closet.