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thenewgreen · 4670 days ago · link · · parent · post: Question for Hubski: Why do people give? Why do you?

I think that too often we just throw things away. A lot of people might have done that with their clothes instead of donating them. What's nice is that the giving of your old wares is getting easier. I can leave my old clothes in a box on my front porch and an organization will come and pick it up for me. -Very convenient.

You were smart not to give your account information, that wasn't cynical of you it was practical. Even if that person was "scamming" you, they were likely doing so because they needed the money. Not many well to do people stand around compiling elaborate means by which to scam you out of your money. -Oh wait, I take that back: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madoff_investment_scandal

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caio · 4670 days ago · link ·

When I took german classes, our teacher said people in Germany never threw furniture away. Instead, they just put them in a big pile outside and, like your old clothes, someone would pick it up.

I'm interested. Do you call this organization saying you've got some clothes in a box in fornt of the house or is it a periodical service they provide?

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thenewgreen · 4670 days ago · link ·

I recently moved and haven't utilized the service here. But back in Michigan I believe they were called the "Purple Heart" and they would leave a leaflet on our door letting us know when they would be in the area. Also, you could call them if you had a large load and they would set up a time for pick up. My guess is that they contacted other places in the neighborhood and structured the pickups together.

Also, I increasingly see large drop off bins at gas stations where you can deposit your old, unwanted clothes.

One thing that I know we will do is give all of our babies clothes to charity. We'll do this once we are sure we aren't having any more. Also her toys.