#65: Do something great.

Date Completed: 11/7/2010

“Something great” is hard to define, but Lisa and I think we’ve done it. As some of you know, we have been volunteering more than usual this year and spending more time with non-profit groups locally. We starting thinking about how we could make a difference. We turned to what we know best - clothing - and had our brainstorm.

We'd like to help our friends clean out their closets for charity – we’re thinking of it as "Consignment for a Cause." We're taking any gently used clothing (or accessories like shoes, purses, belts, or jewelry) off their hands and turn them into funds for local non-profits. Maybe it's the items they no longer wear or need, styles they’ve pushed to the back of their closets, or sizes that no longer fit. It doesn't matter if it's women's, men's or kid stuff - we'll take it all!

We both have steamers and know how to use them. So, what we're doing is collecting the clothing and other items, making them look all nice and fresh and then taking them to our favorite consignment store where we've set up a charity account. Then, they sell the item and we pick up checks for our non-profits.

So, what are we asking of our friends? Well, it would be great if they would consider de-cluttering their closets for a cause. If you are in the Minneapolis metro and have any items you'd like to donate, let us know and we'll handle the rest. Not only will you have extra space in your closet for fun new styles but you'll also have a warm heart knowing that you contributed to something great.