Four Ways Your Spring Cleaning Can Be Used For Social Good
Housebound by bad weather? Why not do a little pre-emptive spring cleaning. Start small; maybe you have a linen closet or a bookshelf that could use some pruning. Don’t think of it as chore, but as a way to pass along items you no longer need to someone in need. Here are four things you can do: donate books, linens, clothing, or if you're selling on eBay, donate a portion of the proceeds. You'll be surprised how good you'll feel and how much you can help.
Donate Books
According to the American Library Association, most public libraries in the US accept gift books, with the understanding that the library is free to add donated books to its collection, sell these books to raise funds for the library, or discard them. Contact your local library for details.
The ALA’s fact sheet on book donations provides the names and details about organizations that need your old books. Here are some suggestions from the fact sheet:
- Gently used (or new) children’s books:
- Bernie's Book Bank for Chicago, IL and surrounding suburbs
- BookEnds of West Hills, CA
- Migrant Media Book Flood Project for Watsonville, CA
- Reader to Reader of Amherst, MA - You can find additional information here, on GreatNonprofits.org. One reviewer said: “Reader to Reader is a great organization. They have made a real difference to many schools and libraries. Plus it’s a great way to give new life to old books.”
- African Library Project of Portola Valley, CA
Books for All Ages
- Darien Book Aid Plan Inc. of Darien, CT
- International Book Project, Inc. of Lexington, KY
Donate Clothing
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