What to do with....? Donating/Recycling Obscure Items

Plastic grocery bags: Donate these to animal shelters for litter and dog poop scooping.

Prom dresses, bridesmaid gowns, or other formal dresses and gowns: Donate to the Glass Slipper Project (glassslipperproject.org).


Eyeglasses: Lions Clubs International operates what may be the largest used eyeglass collection program in the U.S. In 2004, the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers reported a collection of nearly 5.5 million pairs of eyeglasses, distributed to nearly 3 million people worldwide. All types of eyeglasses and sunglasses, prescription and non-prescription, are acceptable. Reading glasses are also very useful because many recipients are in need of visual correction to help them perform close-up tasks. Sunglasses are needed by people living near the equator in order to shield their eyes from the sun's damaging rays.
Most local Lions Clubs have collection boxes at various community offices and businesses. In the Chicago area, many organizations collect glasses for the Lions. The Lions have also established partnerships with Goodwill Industries and LensCrafters (which works through its charitable foundation, Give the Gift of Sight). Both have eyeglass drop-off boxes in all of their stores.


Business Clothing for Women in Transition:
Bridge to Success
661 West Lake Street, 3rd Floor South
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: 312-715-1259
Fax: 312-715-1307
svanveen@heartlandalliance.org
www.thebridgetosuccess.org



Shoes: Share Your Soles sends shoes around the world to desperately impoverished people around the world. Shoes are professionally washed and polished before sending. Boots and winter shoes are sent to Indian Reservations and Appalachia. Sandas and athletic shoes are sent to Central America, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. Dress and school shoes go anywhere children need shoes to be able to attend school.

http://www.shareyoursoles.org
Send shoes to
Share Your Soles
Processing Center
11801 S. Central Ave. (Rear)
Alsip, IL 60803