Sending clothes to kids in Africa?

Question

I've heard about organizations that send used clothes to families in very poor countries, and I think it's a great idea. I'd like to help with this, but I don't know how do get started.

Does anybody know an organization that does this? What's an easy way to get started?

Answer 1

Do not bother with this.  donate them to local homeless shelters.

It costs too much to have these shipped over, and they end up in war lords hands before the needy.

Answer 2

Check this info out: http://www.salvationarmy.ca/2007/08/14/w...

Answer 3

I know this may sound selfish. But shouldn't we start trying to take care of the homeless, clotheless, foodless and abused people in our own country before we start helping others. I know that these people are hungry and need help. But lately that's all you hear of. The starving people in Africa, or India, or wherever there are starving people. What about the people in Boston, Cleveland, Grand Rapids and Charleston to name a few. You never hear about them. And yes there are starving and homeless people right here in the Usa.