4 Noble Reasons to Buy from and Donate to Thrift Stores

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The reason most people think of for shopping at thrift stores is to save money on things you need. Also, you can claim the value of any items you donate when you file your taxes. These are great reasons, but there are additional noble reasons to support these stores.

First, most thrift stores support other causes such as feeding families in need, helping them get suitable housing, helping with domestic abuse issues, etc. When you buy from or donate to these thrift stores you are also supporting these causes.

Next, many thrift stores train people in need to improve their job skills and help them prepare to find better jobs. By supporting the thrift stores you are helping these people support their families, improve their skills and confidence, and improve their lives.

Third, thrift stores reduce the waste in the earth by helping us reuse items, decreasing the amount of waste on the earth, as well as decreasing the pollutants and energy used in creating new products. The more you can avoid buying new items, the more you will help keep the earth clean and healthy.

Last, consider all the people who could be blessed by the things taking up space in your home that you don't currently need. Visualize your home without all the clutter, where you know everything you have and right where it is, where even your closets look clean, attractive, and organized. If you can go through all your stuff and only keep what you use, need, or love, then you're home will be a more peaceful place, you'll have more space, your mind will be more clear and at ease, and you will have less things to take care of, clean, store, move, etc.

So go thrifting and donating my friends, and enjoy the peace of mind and joy you feel from supporting great causes, blessing people's lives, keeping the earth healthy, and decluttering your home.