Planet Aid Celebrates 50th Donation Center in Richmond, VA on Dec. 7

Mark your calendars for a special event as Planet Aid celebrates the placement of its 50th Donation Center in the U.S.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Location: White Oak Village Shopping Center (4501 S Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231)

Bring your unwanted clothes and shoes to donate and be entered into a raffle!

Join the Celebration

Be part of this milestone! This event highlights Planet Aid’s ongoing mission to reduce textile waste, promote sustainability, and support community development programs worldwide. Here’s what’s in store:

• Drop Off Your Clothes and Shoes
  Bring your gently used items to donate! Every donation makes a difference and helps reduce waste while supporting critical community initiatives.

• Raffle Prizes
  Every donor will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an exciting prize!

• Learn About Our Mission
  Discover how Planet Aid is transforming communities by reusing textiles, funding global development programs, and creating a secondhand economy.

About Planet Aid's New Donation Centers

Our innovative donation centers are redefining textile collection and reuse:

• Solar-Powered and Secure: Equipped with solar-powered lighting and 24-hour video monitoring to ensure safety, convenience, and security for all donors.
• Built to Last: Made from refurbished steel shipping containers, these centers are weather- and tamper-resistant, providing a reliable option for sustainable textile disposal.
• Clean and Welcoming: Serviced regularly by Planet Aid’s expert team, these centers offer a pristine and accessible donation experience for everyone.

Find a donation center near you: planet.org/find-a-bin.

Why Your Donations Matter

When you donate clothes and shoes to Planet Aid, you:

• Reduce Waste: Help combat the fact that only 15% of textiles are currently recycled in the U.S.
• Fuel a Circular Economy: Extend the life of your items and support livelihoods within the secondhand economy.
• Support Global Communities: Proceeds from donations fund local and international programs in education, health, environmental sustainability, and more.

Check what to donate and what not to: planet.org/donate-items.

Don’t forget—your donations are tax-deductible! Easily generate your receipt here: planet.org/get-a-receipt.

About Planet Aid

Founded in 1997, Planet Aid is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit specializing in textile reuse and recycling. With over 2 billion pounds of shoes and clothes collected, Planet Aid has raised more than $100 million to support community-driven projects globally.

We’re proud to operate eight textile reuse facilities across 17 states in the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Northeast, partnering with municipalities, businesses, and nonprofits to create sustainable solutions.

Learn more about our mission and impact at planet.org.

Media contact
Haley Chitty
Planet Aid Communications Manager
443-401-6939
media@planetaid.org