During the holiday season you may see many charity foundations asking for clothing donations, or donations of toys for children. There are many reasons why you should take advantage of these options, as it not only helps those in need, but it can help you as well.


Many of us have clothing items that we seldom use, or haven’t worn in a long time. These articles of clothing serve only to clog our closet and storage space, while we put off sorting though it until later. When you donate clothes you not only help those who have a need for them, but you also help free up cluttered space in your own home. Additionally, donating to certain organizations, can allow you specific tax breaks; depending on the value of charitable donations, and that you donated. Usually a donation worth $250 in household and clothing items can heed a break, granted you are able to provide the receipts proving the do