The Fayette Humane Society was among the regional receivers of funds raised by Peachtree City non-profit Clothes Less Traveled. Photo/Submitted. Clothing Less Traveled (CLT), a not-for-profit thrift store, has actually reinvested more than a quarter of a million dollars in the regional neighborhood up until now this year. In March and April of 2023, CLT granted 50 grants to charities affecting a series of causes. From animal rescue services to psychological health and drug abuse assistance and more, the Peachtree City thrift store changes contributed products into action for those with requirements in the neighborhood. “The heart of our objective is empowering modification in our neighborhood by supporting regional nonprofits. I’m delighted that this year we had the ability to provide grants to 30% more companies than ever in the past,” stated Clothes Less Traveled Executive Director Kimber Huff. “What’s a lot more remarkable is that this cash originates from devoted buyers buying numerous countless products for a typical rate of simply $3,” Huff stated. Not-for-profit grant receivers serving the individuals of Fayette County consist of: Armed Forces Mission, Bloom, ClearWater Academy, The Eden Project, Exceptional OPS, Fayette County Special Olympics, Fayette Humane Society, Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center, Fayette Senior Services, Healing Bridge Clinic, The Joseph Sams School, In Ryan’s Name, Lekotec, Phenomenal Women’s Health, Piedmont Healthcare Foundation, Promise Place, Midwest Food Bank, RescueCats, Row Georgia, Safe Kids of Georgia, Southern Conservation Trust, and 3 Society of St. Vincent de Paul conferences. These awards represent 2 kinds of grants provided by CLT each year. Creators’ Grants honor CLT’s co-founders MaryAnn Cox and Joan Velsmid by offering to the 4 Society of St. Vincent de Paul conferences running in Fayette and Coweta counties. The staying companies requested and got Annual grants, which make up the biggest part of CLT’s earnings. In addition, volunteers and team member of the thrift shop assistance charities throughout the year by providing Service Award Grants to qualified nonprofits. Over the previous 26 years given that its starting, Clothes Less Traveled has actually distributed almost $8 million in overall to regional charities.
Clothing Less Traveled not-for-profit thrift store hands out $275,000 in grants to regional charities
