We’ve been meaning to go through our closet lately, since every drawer seems to have a six-inch high padding of “maybe I’ll wear it” clothes that never sees the outside world. So good thing Banana Republic’s giving us a reason to get going.
Who: Banana Republic and Goodwill
What: Their second annual sweater and coat drive – Bring your gently worn sweaters and coats to any Banana Republic store (US and Canada only), from October 16th to October 26th, and get a 30% discount at the store in exchange.
Why: Because not only could you use a cute sweater dress on sale, but all donated goods will end up at Goodwill locations around the country, and the revenue from your old stuff will fund job training and employment programs for people who could really use it.
Last year’s drive generated almost a half-million dollars – and wouldn’t it be so easy to talk your boyfriend out of ugly sweater choices with facts like that?
Tags: Banana Republic, charity, Coats, Goodwill, sweaters
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this is great! i’m cleaning out my closet today, and i have a few coats and sweaters that deserve a good home.
Thanks for mentioning this promo…for the second year! And just to let folks know, all of the donations will stay in their community and support Goodwill’s mission of training and employment for people with disabilities and disadvantages. And those Banana Republic sweater dresses *are* adorable! -the DCGF
Harvey Nichols are doing something similar in London. You take in your ‘gently worn’ office-appropriate clothes to HN and (I think) get a discount voucher in exchange. The donated clothes are given to unemployed women for attending job interviews. BUT what I want to know is how do they choose what makes the grade? Won’t people just take all their out-of-fashion stuff in the hope of getting a load of vouchers?