One of the greatest ways you can help others during the holidays is by donating your clothes and other used items. If you’re ready to clean out your closet, you have clothes that you don’t wear anymore, or you simply want to revamp your wardrobe, this is an excellent opportunity for you.

Giving back to charities is essential. These organizations are created to support and raise funds for people who need it the most. Many of these organizations can’t help others without people like you helping their initiatives.

On day four of the days of service challenge, consider donating your clothes to a worthy organization or cause. Run through your closet and pick out gently used items that you are no longer using but could make a difference in others’ lives. During the winter months, consider donating clothes like socks, hats, winter coats, and blankets to shelters. These can be items you are no longer using that may be helpful during the colder months.

When you do an act of service for others, something good happens for you as well. Doing a positive deed like donating your clothes will make you feel terrific because you’re doing something for a worthy cause. This is an opportunity to get rid of the clutter in your home while helping others in need at the same time.

Even if you think there is little value in the clothes you have, it is almost guaranteed that someone else will appreciate what you have. There are so many people in need of usable garments that you may not even know are in need of them. This includes disaster victims, underprivileged people, and children in need, among other people. When you simply throw away your clothes, they don’t have a chance of reaching people who may need them the most.

One important thing to remember. If the items are not fit for you to wear, don’t think they are fit for anyone else. Don’t give away items that are in poor condition. Charity stores have massive issues with receiving torn, soiled, or otherwise unsuitable clothes that can’t be sold or given away. Don’t be one of these people. Give what you know you’d want to receive. Are you up for the challenge?

Every day is a new opportunity to #LightTheWorld. Visit ComeuntoChrist.org for more service ideas.