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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People receive so much in this area that we always donate to other areas.  We generally call the social service agency in an area with a high poverty level.   They refer us to local organizations and schools.   We get an idea of what children need and ages.  This year we sent winter coats for 12 children and 12 dozen socks in various sizes.    I know it is not exciting but the groups say the items are appreciated.  We order items on line and have them shipped directly  to the organization.

We only wish we could do more. [/quote]

I live in a rural area with a high poverty rate and we do a coat drive every year and get hats and gloves to go with them. You’re right that they’re not fun gifts necessarily, but I hope it frees up some money that would have been spent on essentials so the family has a little bit left over and can buy the fun stuff themselves. I really don’t think the items we buy are being resold. We get the size and gender of each kid. [/quote]

of course nobody was talking about hats, regular jackets and gloves getting resold. it’s the items like video game systems, specific nike shoes, ipads and designer clothes/jackets these kids are asking for that are.[/quote]

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