A "feel good day".

Today was a good day! Periodically I make deliveries to organizations that can utilize items I receive that don't fit my specific request needs. Today was the day to make those deliveries. I started with Everywoman Opportunity Center. They help women who have suffered hardships and are trying to start their lives over. They work on their interviewing skills, provide counselling, and also have a clothing closet which provides interviewing attire. Career clothing isn't necessarily what I'm in need of for the families Wear 'n Share helps so when I get these items in I pull them aside for this organization. My second stop was to the Boys & Girls Club of Buffalo. They were happy to find homes for our dance apparel and baseball pants and equipment we've received over the past few months. While there I was pleased to learn they were affiliated with CASA, a social service agency which has been on my radar, but I had not contacted yet. I passed along some marketing information to let them know about Wear 'n Share and what we do and they were very excited about using our services. Yeah! So a great connection was made to reach more children in need!
Last, but certainly not least, I stopped by St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. They are an amazing group who take in anyone, and I mean anyone, in need of help. They've helped so many people who would have nowhere else to turn and they take ANYTHING you are willing to donate as long as you can get it to them, which can sometimes be tricky, but once you've done it a few times you get the system down and get to know the right people. So, when I get items that don't actually fit the needs of the families I work with or I don't have the room to store, St. Luke's can benefit from these donations. I always leave there feeling enlightened somehow. I truly admire the work they're doing.
So today will definitely go down as a "feel good day". Delivery days always are, but there's something special about connecting with others who see the necessity for helping those who need help. There are some pretty amazing people out there and it restores your faith in humanity. Thank you for giving me the gift of this day.