Help With Clothing

    Clothing is yet another hurtle, for not only us, but most parents. I am lucky in this area, for most of my friends help us by giving us clothing (thank God for my friends). They buy nothing but the finest of clothing for their children, so we get the best hand me downs :)

    Sometimes, my friends children have not yet outgrown the clothing, so I must look at other ways to help my family.

    We survive on next to nothing, so you do what you have to do...period. I know it's hard sometimes, but you simply HAVE to for your family.

    Womens Abuse Centers

    Most womens abuse centers do not have a clothing section; they simply do not have the room or man power to govern it.

    So, they may give out vouchers for local thrift shops. The one in my county does and it helped. There may be rules to these, so call the local center and ask. If there is no womens center in your area, call the local or nearest thrift shop and ask if they have any programs for families in need or how you can get any vouchers for clothing for your children.

    Thrift Shops

    These places are all over the place, where I live. The rich donate to these places, so you can find some really great stuff in mint condition there....even some items with the tags still on it! The well off families dont wear everything they purchase, which is why we find such wonderful bargins.

    YAY-Gotta love that!

    Anyway, most thrift stores also carry sheets (bedding) and just about any household items you may need. If you have a voucher for these places, make it stretch as far as possible.

    Churches

    Hands down, I have recieved the most help for my family from area churches. Call them all, explain your situation and ask what programs they have. They also may have couples whom sponsor a family at Christmas time.

    Hospitals

    Around the holidays there are usually hospitals whom sponsor a family...call them around the holidays and ask if they do this. Call the main number and they can point you in the right direction. If they dont know, ask for a department whom may know or be able to help.

    Where I live, most of them do, so maybe yours do as well.


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