Community Resource--Freecycle.org

I would like to share with you a community resource that we have, and it is also available in communities all over the country. The name of the organization is Freecycle, and you can Google freecycle along with your city and state to locate it.
      Freecycle is a free organization, open to everyone, you do have to request entry to the group, but after that you are free to post or to answer posts pertaining to your needs or interests.
     If you have something that you would like to give away whether it is cluttering up your space or you are gotting something new, you can post items "to gift". If you see something already posted you can respond to that post in order to receive. If you have a need, feel free to post "need" for whatever that may be.
     The main rule with Freecycle is that whatever you post MUST be free. There are other places available to sell things. Also, you must be polite and courteous, this is a policy that I feel should always be practiced but for some it just has to be said.
    Some of the places within the group have chosen to not allow post for free animals--such as those cute little kittens and puppies that so many have that want to gift--due to the lack of care given to the animals by the recipients.
     I have seen people ask for things from food for their children to furniture for families who are getting a fresh start. I personally do not like to donate to organizations that resale the clothing and such, but I would rather give them to a family that truly needs them!
     In our community we have even posted for families that we know need help but are too proud to ask for it, although they are very grateful to receive the help.
     So before you throw out your old stuff, give it a try, one man's clutter or "junk" is another man treasure!