Clean out your closet
Consider other alternatives before throwing out unwanted clothing, furniture
By Katrina Button
Last Updated:3:36 PM EST 4/22/09 Section: Lifestyles
School will be done before you know it, which means a break from campus for awhile and on to summer vacation!
The bad news is that, for those living on campus, this means it is time to start packing up all our stuff. Somehow we always seem to have way more stuff to pack up than we started out with.
If you want to make your load a little lighter, consider the option of donating your old belongings. Instead of throwing out all your unwanted items, plan on recycling them.
This year, Fisher has set up bins in each residence hall where students can place their unwanted clothes and shoes. The donations will go to The Open Door Mission in Rochester. Fisher student Jausalyn Fox and her family are the owners and operators of this non-profit organization.
Those who live off campus but are looking to get rid of some things after spring cleaning can drop off clothes, shoes, toys and even food to the Mission's location on 156 Plymouth Ave.
Freshman Lauren Richards, who lives in Haffey 4, says that she will definitely take advantage of the bin placed in her hall for clothes.
"I am sure I will have clothes I will not want to take with me but can still be used by others," she said.
When she is home in Richfield Springs, NY, Lauren says that she drops unwanted items off at the local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army in Rochester is located on 745 West Street and is open Monday thru Saturday.
Billy Buttaro, a senior at Fisher, lives in the Irondequoit area where he brings all his old clothes, shoes and even toys to the St. Pauly Mission at the Irondequoit United Church of Christ. Many churches are involved in donations to the less fortunate or can give you information on organizations where you can donate.
Plato's Closet® is another great option for a place to bring unwanted clothes.
The first Plato's Closet store was opened in Columbus, Ohio by founders Lynn and Dennis Blum. There are now over 240 Plato's Closet locations throughout North America. They encourage you to bring in all your gently used brand name clothing and shop around their store as well.
The bad news is that, for those living on campus, this means it is time to start packing up all our stuff. Somehow we always seem to have way more stuff to pack up than we started out with.
If you want to make your load a little lighter, consider the option of donating your old belongings. Instead of throwing out all your unwanted items, plan on recycling them.
This year, Fisher has set up bins in each residence hall where students can place their unwanted clothes and shoes. The donations will go to The Open Door Mission in Rochester. Fisher student Jausalyn Fox and her family are the owners and operators of this non-profit organization.
Those who live off campus but are looking to get rid of some things after spring cleaning can drop off clothes, shoes, toys and even food to the Mission's location on 156 Plymouth Ave.
Freshman Lauren Richards, who lives in Haffey 4, says that she will definitely take advantage of the bin placed in her hall for clothes.
"I am sure I will have clothes I will not want to take with me but can still be used by others," she said.
When she is home in Richfield Springs, NY, Lauren says that she drops unwanted items off at the local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army in Rochester is located on 745 West Street and is open Monday thru Saturday.
Billy Buttaro, a senior at Fisher, lives in the Irondequoit area where he brings all his old clothes, shoes and even toys to the St. Pauly Mission at the Irondequoit United Church of Christ. Many churches are involved in donations to the less fortunate or can give you information on organizations where you can donate.
Plato's Closet® is another great option for a place to bring unwanted clothes.
The first Plato's Closet store was opened in Columbus, Ohio by founders Lynn and Dennis Blum. There are now over 240 Plato's Closet locations throughout North America. They encourage you to bring in all your gently used brand name clothing and shop around their store as well.
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