Used Clothing and the Needs of Homeless

Nearly every Saturday, I enjoy browsing at the numerous garage sales in the neighborhoods of Orange County. Occasionally, a book, tool, or other object will find its way home with me.

However, with all of our social concern for those less fortunate, I am struck by the huge quantities of used clothing for sale. The small price collected hardly seems worth the time and effort to display and sell. The prices are generally quite inexpensive, but the buyers for old clothes are few.

These clothes should go to the market with the highest demand. To those less fortunate. Several charitable organizations provide complimentary pickup and a tax receipt for those willing to donate, including the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, Goodwill Industries and Childrens Hospital of Orange County.

We can all better enjoy what we have by sharing our resources with unknown friends in need.

TIMOTHY MAURIER

Orange