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I'm an Operations Director for a home care agency. Unfortunately, most of our clients, (both the aging and disabled) and our Caregivers are on very, very limited budgets. Some of our clients who transition from hospitals or facilities into apartments or back into their own homes, have nothing except a bed or a couch, thats it!

Our sweet Caregivers often do things for them on their own dime, like buying them food or furniture, and never telling us; meanwhile, I look at all the "Things" i have that are just sitting in the garage not being used, and it really puts life into perspective.

So last year we incorporated a once a quarter "sweep" where everyone; both caregivers and administrative staff donate unwanted, "usable" items for our clients in need. (we have over 100 caregivers, and 80 clients) It could be furniture, linens, cleaning supplies, canned goods, toiletries, anything. It's like Christmas every quarter, to see our clients smiling and appreciative faces. (this isi usually accompanied by tears).

Anything left over from the clients, caregivers are free to take, after that we donate to charity.

It takes a lot of work, and coordination, but its very rewarding and helps to reduce all of our clutter!