Iowahippiechick

It’s getting to be that  time of year.

The time to start thinking about de-cluttering, and cleaning up, to get ready for that holiday company.

The time to start slowly, but surely, clearing the clutter from our living space.

We might as well help out some good causes while we’re at it, right?
A list of good causes …

• Got worn out sneakers?  Don’t throw them away - they can be ground up to resurface athletic fields and ball courts.  Send them to Nike’s drop-off locations. For more information,  log on to  http://www.nikereuseashoe.com

• Are you upgrading a family member’s cell phone for Christmas?  You can donate your old models to help domestic violence victims.  For more information call 888-901-SAFE or log on to http://www.calltoprotect.org

• If you have books that you no longer want, the New York’s Prisoner Reading Encouragement program, would love to receive them.  For more information call 212-349-6741 or log on to http://prisonreader.org

• Are you buying the hubby/kid’s a new computer or printer for Christmas? The National Cristina Foundation will take your old PC or printer off your hands.  They provide machines to organizations that work with the disabled. For more information call 203-863-9100 or check out http://www.cristina.org

Hopefully  some of these ideas can help you clear the clutter in your home,  and help out a good cause at the same time.

If you have some other good links to donate items - please add them in the comments!

Have a terrific day!

iowahippiechick