Support Disaster Victims by Donating to the American Red Cross
Do you have American Red Cross clothing donations to make? In addition to taking them to a Red Cross donation center, they can also be picked up on behalf of this organization by GreenDrop.
There are now roughly 30 free-standing GreenDrop locations and mobile trailers. On a weekly basis, 100 tons of donations are collected on behalf of charitable organizations such as the American Red Cross.
It’s clear that giving to charity is valued by many Americans. Every year, approximately 70% of the people in the United States make an effort to do so. Americans also donate three percent of their annual income to organizations that exist to benefit others.
While roughly 63% of high-net-worth donors claim their main motivation for donating is to give back to the community, individuals in lower income brackets may do so for the very same reason. One doesn’t have to be financially wealthy to help others in need.
The American Red Cross provides a variety of services to families and communities. They are available every day of the year for 24 hours a day. In addition to providing food, shelter, and blankets, the American Red Cross is well-known for its blood bank efforts.
It’s also important to note that the American National Red Cross is the 13th largest charity in the United States. This ranking is determined by the number of private donations that it receives. In 2014 alone, this non-profit organization received $687 million.
Furthermore, in 2015, local and national charitable organizations received $2.5 million in proceeds due to the sale of donated items. These funds empower charitable organizations to make a difference in so many lives.
After you make American Red Cross clothing donations, you will also receive a receipt. When you file your taxes with the IRS in the spring, you just include the value of the items that you donated. Be sure to ask your tax accountant how to handle donating a high-value item, as there are specific guidelines for doing so.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that each person in the United States throws away roughly ten pounds of clothes per year. Rather than throwing away these clothes, they could be donated to organizations such as the American Red Cross.
And remember that you can have your Red Cross donations conveniently picked up by GreenDrop.