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2naSalit

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5. Maybe donate the stuff

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Wed Dec 18, 2019, 03:05 PM

Dec 2019

so that it gets used instead of just putting it in a landfill? I used a donate Boy's Town calendar when I was homeless, it helped keep all my appointments and responsibilities straight. I kept it in my backpack and it was a crucial element in my life. I was working and sleeping in my vehicle and I didn't have money to buy anything. An HR lady at the place where I worked brought them in and left them in the break room, it wasn't long before they were all scooped up.

In my town we have a community thrift store where stuff like that ends up but also gets used.

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I received the most amazing "Gift Package" from..."Boys Town" [View all] Stuart G Dec 2019 OP

I quit giving openly to the HumaneSociety LakeArenal Dec 2019 #1

Thank You for sharing your experience. So much wasted paper is correct. And it is all about one Stuart G Dec 2019 #2

I get those on a regular basis from various groups. I don't know who sold my name, Arkansas Granny Dec 2019 #3

me too - I have no idea who sold my name rurallib Dec 2019 #4

Maybe donate the stuff 2naSalit Dec 2019 #5