Changing the World, One Gently Used Garment at a Time

As part of my service learning assignment, I sifted through the mountain of clothes in my closet in search of garments that have gone unworn for a while. I found several shirts and a few dresses that I don't plan on wearing anymore. I almost quit when I knew I had reached the minimum requirement for donation, but I continued to sift when I thought about those less fortunate than me. My family constantly struggled with money when I was growing up, so I didn't have a ton of nice clothes as a pre-teen. In middle school, style feels like one of the most important thing in the world. I was teased because my style was very simple and I never wore the brand names. As I sifted through my clothes today, I found shirts from Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, and Hollister. I considered how important these shirts would have been to me as a young girl and decided to donate them. As I took my clothes to Goodwill, I saw families who were obviously financially strapped. I feel good about my decision to surrender my nice clothes because I know that there is both a girl who will enjoy them, as well as a parent who will be able to purchase them.