Top Reasons to Make a Donation to a Charitable Organization

When you make a donation to charity, you can undoubtedly help others in need. However, giving to charity can also be widely fulfilling for the donor as well. Knowing some of the benefits involved when you make a donation could encourage you to donate more regularly and make an even greater impact on people in the community who are in need.

You can improve your sense of well-being when you make a donation to charity. Knowing that you sacrificed property to benefit others in need can provide an immense personal satisfaction. Making a donation to support a cause you feel strongly about can be even more gratifying. Furthermore, charity giving can have tax benefits as well, as donations to many charitable organizations are tax deductible*.

In addition to providing assistance to those who need help, donating items to charity can help you get rid of clutter in your home. You can free up valuable storage space in your home by donating clothes that no longer fit, electronics that you no longer use, and toys that your children have outgrown. Plus, by keeping these items in circulation when you make a donation, you keep them out of a landfill, which makes a positive impact on the environment.

If you live in the Atlanta area, a great place to make a donation is American Kidney Services (AKS). Donations to our charitable organization benefit people with kidney disease, an illness that affects more than 31 million men, women, and children. We offer free donation pickup services from homes and business throughout the Atlanta area; please use our online form to schedule our drivers to collect the items you wish to donate. Donations for our charity can also be dropped off at any of our conveniently located drop boxes, at our storefront location in Atlanta, or at any Value Village thrift department store.

Contact us today if you would like to make a donation to AKS and help us continue our mission of providing support to people with kidney disease. We will gladly provide further information regarding what items we accept as donations, and help you locate places where you can make a donation drop off at your convenience. AKS welcomes tax-deductible* donations from residents in all Atlanta-area communities, including Duluth, Stone Mountain, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Marietta, Alpharetta, Kennesaw, and Decatur.

*To the fullest extent allowed by law