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planet aid

goldensrbest — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:29:29 GMT

Is it true that this is a cult? Looking to donate clothes.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 16:44:46 GMT

@goldensrbest. Did you Google it?

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:42:18 GMT

Mixed reactions on the inter-web, many negative comments from former employees.

Charity Watch gives them an "F" rating.

They "sell" most donated clothing and use proceeds to fund its programs, aid in Africa and elsewhere.

Their Mission Statement is to save the earth by reducing clothing disposal, but that's not what happens.

Most donated clothing ends up in a landfill, domestically or internationally anyway, so my view is do what makes you feel comfortable. I like to give what clothing I donate directly to homeless shelters, where they'll get a little extra use.

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goldensrbest — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:03:01 GMT

Yes,i did google just wanting more info. they have the big yellow bins every where here.

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PA Mom-mom — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:27:23 GMT

@goldensrbest Is there a reason you cannot use a known entity like Purple Heart, Salvation Army or Goodwill? We also have churches in our area who take clothing donations.

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:29:04 GMT

In our area Goodwill charges to come out and pick up stuff. I'd rather donate somewhere else.

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foxywoods — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:38:53 GMT

I donate to Big Sisters (they have a retail store but not close by) . One day I took 2 small bags of jeans and some tops to their donation site. There were stacks of boxes up to the ceiling. Bet they sell most of the clothing to bulk dealers.

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sunshine45 — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:42:38 GMT

pickupplease.org

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goldensrbest — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:18:42 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
pickupplease.org

Not in my area.

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Jrzgirl — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:13:32 GMT

Donate to The Salvation Army. They do sell the clothing & other items that have been donated but that money is used to support the Army's Rehabilitation Centers- a place for drug/alcohol abusers can go at no cost to them. The program is for 6 months, there are many rules to follow, the people in the program are required to work at the Army's warehouses to process the donations that eventually go to their Family Stores to sell.

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BlueFinch — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 22:36:58 GMT

Books, I donate to Goodwill and I also buy used from them, too. For me, their books are so cheap, it feels like an exchange program. Clothing and household items always go to Salvation Army. I know they will be put to good use.

I can't say enough good things about their service. If we had exhausted all possible placements for our homeless patients, or recovery patients, the Salvation Army never let us down. In many instances, they helped these folks continue in their recovery and into decent jobs. Good, caring people, offering a second chance to those willing.

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goldensrbest — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 23:03:22 GMT

Oh yes i give to the salvation army,goodwill ,just wondered about planet aid, they are every where around here, not going to donate to them.