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Posted on January 25, 2021 by cliebowi

Easily Donate Used, Unwanted Clothing and Household Items Behind Alumni Hall

Metal purple collection bin behind Alumni
The Holy Cross community can now donate used, unwanted clothing and household goods to Hartsprings Foundation via an on-campus collection bin behind Alumni Hall.

Founded in 1997, Hartsprings Foundation “collects used, unwanted clothing and small household items on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs in Massachusetts and Connecticut.” Savers thrift stores purchase the donated goods from Hartsprings Foundation, providing revenue to financially support six Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program locations. To date, Hartsprings Foundation has raised millions of dollars, which has helped more than 2,500 at-risk children form meaningful 1on1 relationships with mentors.

Beyond Hartsprings Foundation’s financial support to change children’s lives for the better, the collection and redistribution process of usable clothing and goods reduces the amount of material entering the waste stream, which directly supports environmental stewardship. As the College works toward its Carbon Commitment, producing net zero carbon emissions by 2040, our participation in this process will lower the amount of trash the College produces, consequently reducing carbon emissions.

Participation is easy. Simply bag any donations and place the bags into the designated bin 24/7.

Items Accepted:

  • All cloth items
  • Clothing (All sizes, styles, ages, and genders)
  • Bedding and Draperies (No bed pillows)
  • Shoes
  • Small appliances
  • Electronics
  • Kitchenware
  • Household goods
  • Sporting goods
  • Toys
  • Books (No encyclopedias, textbooks, or library books)
CategoriesSustainability TagsCampus Engagement, Public Engagement, Waste

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