Most of us have lives filled with things we don't use -- shoes, food, clothes, computers, and more. At the same time, thousands of non-profits and civic-minded people are struggling to get basic items to people in their communities. The Giving Effect sees an opportunity to connect these groups together. Their approach is to mobilize people to donate items in a way that is more social and fulfilling for everyone.
Using The Giving Effect, donors are given more choice regarding where items go, and they can see the impact of their donations. Non-profits in poor and under-served communities benefit from national exposure and from the power of the internet to mobilize citizens to take action. Most importantly, people in need get an army of advocates to champion their causes.
Donors use The Giving Effect to connect with charities that need pretty much everything you can spare, from clothes, food, books and shoes, to cleaning supplies, cars, fencing and lumber. Donating is easy—browse the site by needs, location, and categories to find causes you’d like to connect with. Then, complete a simple form to arrange a pickup, drop off, or shipment. Tax receipts are issued via email when the items are received.
The Giving Effect features a growing list of non-profits and cause-based campaigns that potential donors can choose from to which they can make a donation. Currently 1,071 charities have registered at The Giving Effect website. Requests range from office or gardening supplies to easy reader books for struggling children in school to supplies for neglected horses to building supplies to help build homes in Ecuador. There is also a demand for food and money too.
You can explore causes by ZIP Code, items you are donating, or your delivery preference (pickup, drop off, or mail). Pick a cause, and let them know what you are donating. They'll get right back in touch to coordinate with you.
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Source: The Giving Effect.
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