How do I Give Away Business Clothes in Florida?
People in need can have a difficult time being hired by a potential employer, especially if a job interview requires suitable clothing. Nice business clothes can be expensive and financially out of reach for a needy person. If that person was able to get a foothold with a successful interview, he could better himself and help support the loved ones in his life. If you have extra, unused business clothes at home, you can help your fellow Floridians by donating the garments in the appropriate manner.
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Search for a charity on the Internet. Do a Web search for "Florida Business Clothes Donation" and sift through the results. Read about the charities and exactly what is done with donated business clothes.
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Go to your local Florida religious leaders. Places of worship spend much time helping those in need and will take your business clothes to lend for job interviewees. Your clothes can help many people over a period of time.
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Go to your local homeless shelter. Ask what can be done with your business clothes. The shelter may have a similar strategy -- lending your clothes to those who have a promising job opportunity.
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Call your local thrift store. You can find the numbers by looking in your phone book or doing an Internet search. AMVets, a Florida charity for American veterans, can pick up your business clothes, while Goodwill and the Salvation Army can sell your clothes secondhand and donate the proceeds to charity.
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Donate your clothes in the way that seems best to you. Perhaps you like the idea of helping local Floridians get job interviews and want to donate to a charity that lends your clothes to many people. Maybe you like the convenience of getting your clothes picked up for a thrift store. Either way, you can't lose.
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Tips & Warnings
Empty any pockets and clean your clothes before donating them to a worthwhile charity.
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