philanthropy
GIVING BACK
doing good by uncluttering your life
One of my rules for my closets is that if I haven’t used/worn the item for over a year, it has to go. This is especially true for apparel and accessories. Consider donating your unwanted items to a charity like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Vietnam Veterans of America, Purple Heart Veterans, the Salvation Army or any charity on Thredup.
Some will come to your home to collect the items after you call them and arrange for it. Thredup will conveniently send you pre-addressed and postage-paid bags which you can fill up with gently worn items and mail to them. They will send you a receipt for your tax return so you can claim the donation.
https://www.thredup.com/cleanout
Select the charity that speaks to you and which you would be happy to support. Check online for other charities you may prefer. The result is that they will be grateful for your donation, you did something you can feel good about, and your clutter is gone. A win-win situation.
Donations to charities can reduce your income tax. Make a list of the items you want to donate with the original purchase date and purchase price, which you will need for the charitable donation tax form.
By Karynne Summars /// Editor-in-Chief
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greenwich international film festival 2020
The Greenwich International Film Festival will be a Virtual Festival in 2020. Watch the inspiring and exciting films selected by the founders from May 1 to May 3, 2020 from the comfort of your home while staying safe. Tickets for the Virtual Festival can be purchased via the GIFF website. Please visit the site via the below link.
The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that runs an inspiring and empowering annual film festival in Greenwich, CT.
The mission of the GIFF is to provide an effective platform for independent filmmakers and to use the power of film to serve the greater good. Submit your film and/or donate to GIFF today.
Now more than ever, we live in a world that needs more kindness, not only at Christmas time but throughout the year. Many people wonder, can I help change the world for the better? Do I practice kindness and giving? How can I fit these things into my daily routine? As a mother with young children, Beth Dessen Duffy had these questions too.