[RICH1]

We enjoy a lot of passionate discussions here, and I don't want to disappoint anyone with my question. Are there any clothing drives to help the Afghan refugees! It's my understanding that they are presenting being processed on some Military Bases....Thank you in advance for the helpful comments and direction.

[Jayhawk]

Originally Posted by RICH1

We enjoy a lot of passionate discussions here, and I don't want to disappoint anyone with my question. Are there any clothing drives to help the Afghan refugees! It's my understanding that they are presenting being processed on some Military Bases....Thank you in advance for the helpful comments and direction.

Let Me Google That

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Jayhawk

Let Me Google That

Gee, that "helpful" link takes you to where to drop clothes off in the UK.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

There are many groups out there just google but I have been giving for sometime to the International Rescue Committee

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by RICH1

We enjoy a lot of passionate discussions here, and I don't want to disappoint anyone with my question. Are there any clothing drives to help the Afghan refugees! It's my understanding that they are presenting being processed on some Military Bases....Thank you in advance for the helpful comments and direction.

A nice idea, I would expect there is no shortage of charities. Sadly like so many of these things there a legitimate ones and scammers. You can bet any will take checks and credit cards-legitimate or not.

However, clothes, it is unlikely that many of us know the code for Muslim dress or have them. Suede is pig skin.

[LuvtheVillages]

Generally, charities serving refugees or disaster victims prefer monetary donations. Then they can purchase, locally and at a wholesale discount, exactly what is needed. It avoids the considerable expense of transporting, sorting, cleaning, and mending donated clothes.

Give your old clothes to local charities.

[cswett5234]

Our local Rotary Club was having a shoe-donation drive for a community in Africa. So, being a shoe-whore with tons of shoes, I decided to pull a few pairs from my abundant supply of shoes, put them in a box for my wife to inspect before dropping them off.

She approved most of them, but then pulled out a pair of hideously ugly shoes and said,'...do you want some poor soul to get beat up from wearing these ugly shoes?" I deferred to her judgement and tossed them.

Joking aside, our local club has a "Crutches for Africa" campaign that accepts old crutches, canes, wheel chairs and walkers that are donated to polio and crippled victims in Africa, it is a good thing.

Clint from Freeport, ME

[paqdkq]

Instead of being concerned about a clothing drive for Afghans, I think it is better to having a clothing drive and other actions for OUR homeless, especially for veterans who risked their lives for America. It’s not that I have no compassion for the Afghans, I believe we need to take care of Americans first.

[Randyj66]

Fortunately you are here in this great state and nation because others unselfishly gave to this great state and country first. Charity starts at home first to strengthen and fortify our neighbors and local neighborhoods.

[Bonnierae]

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages

Generally, charities serving refugees or disaster victims prefer monetary donations. Then they can purchase, locally and at a wholesale discount, exactly what is needed. It avoids the considerable expense of transporting, sorting, cleaning, and mending donated clothes.

Give your old clothes to local charities.

Absolutely, the charities that are assisting in Afghanistan and Haiti need money to rescue, rebuild or assist in other ways.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by paqdkq

Instead of being concerned about a clothing drive for Afghans, I think it is better to having a clothing drive and other actions for OUR homeless, especially for veterans who risked their lives for America. It’s not that I have no compassion for the Afghans, I believe we need to take care of Americans first.

True. But all homeless. Yes, vets risked their lives but you dont know the back story of others. They say, “many are one paycheck away from homeless”.

[Lindaws]

I don’t know about that but there are hundreds of children and their families living in the Ocala National Forest.
This fall there will be a pj drive for the children. Boxes will be at rec. centers. All sizes welcome. Don’t forget
large sizes for teens. I usually provide socks with the pj.

[Robnlaura]

Originally Posted by cswett5234

Our local Rotary Club was having a shoe-donation drive for a community in Africa. So, being a shoe-whore with tons of shoes, I decided to pull a few pairs from my abundant supply of shoes, put them in a box for my wife to inspect before dropping them off.

She approved most of them, but then pulled out a pair of hideously ugly shoes and said,'...do you want some poor soul to get beat up from wearing these ugly shoes?" I deferred to her judgement and tossed them.

Joking aside, our local club has a "Crutches for Africa" campaign that accepts old crutches, canes, wheel chairs and walkers that are donated to polio and crippled victims in Africa, it is a good thing.

Clint from Freeport, ME

Clint trust me those ugly shoes would have been very welcome never toss if you have ever been to africa you would know

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by Lindaws

I don’t know about that but there are hundreds of children and their families living in the Ocala National Forest.
This fall there will be a pj drive for the children. Boxes will be at rec. centers. All sizes welcome. Don’t forget
large sizes for teens. I usually provide socks with the pj.

I donate every year with a cute pair of pajamas, socks and a book. Thanks for the reminder that older children of the forest also need donations.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by paqdkq

Instead of being concerned about a clothing drive for Afghans, I think it is better to having a clothing drive and other actions for OUR homeless, especially for veterans who risked their lives for America. It’s not that I have no compassion for the Afghans, I believe we need to take care of Americans first.

BINGO, I agree because I believe we should help our poor American people first. But there’s a lot of very good Afghan people!