REDUCE WASTE.
CREATE IMPACT.
Give your pre-loved items a second life.
Support children | Create Livelihood | Protect our planet
Why It Matters
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. These three simple words have guided sustainable living for decades, yet the problem of textile waste continues to grow. With increasing clothing consumption and the rise of fast fashion, millions of usable garments end up in landfills every year. At My Children Foundation, we are working to change this. We collect pre-loved clothing, carefully inspect and sort every item, and give it a second life through reuse, recycling, redesign, or repurposing—reducing waste while creating opportunities for people and the planet.
REDUCE WASTE
Keep usable items out of landfills.
SUPPORT CHILDREN
Your donation helps children and families in need.
CREATE LIVELIHOOD
Supporting artisans through recycling and upcycling.
PROTECT OUR PLANET
Building a cleaner, greener and sustainable future.
EARN IMPACT POINTS
Earn points based on quantity, quality and usability.
Redeem your
points for
Great for the Planet
Every donated item helps reduce textile waste, conserve water and energy, and lower carbon emissions. Giving clothes a second life keeps them out of landfills while protecting our environment for future generations.
Helps Those in Need
Your pre-loved clothes can become someone's treasured possession. Instead of being discarded, they provide dignity, comfort, and hope to children and families who need them most.
Declutter with Purpose
Clear out your wardrobe with ease. Donate clothes you no longer use, free up valuable space, and turn everyday decluttering into a meaningful act of kindness.
Creates Livelihoods
Sorting, repairing, redesigning, and upcycling donated items creates employment opportunities for artisans and supports a sustainable circular economy.
Encourages Responsible Living
By donating, reusing, and choosing sustainable products, you reduce unnecessary consumption and help build a future where resources are valued instead of wasted.
How It Works
Important
We carefully inspect every donated item. We reserve the right to accept or reject donations based on their condition and usability. Rejected items must be taken back by the donor and cannot be left at our office.
WE ACCEPT (Clean, Usable & In Good Condition)
Items
DO's
- Call us before dropping off your donation, especially for non-garment items.
- Please wash your clothes before donating. We will sanitize, disinfect and prepare them for reuse.
- Redeem your Impact Points for sustainable products from our Thrive Store instead of cash.
Please Do Not
- Do not donate garments for children below 5 years of age.
- Do not call before 9:00 AM or after 6:00 PM. Please WhatsApp instead.
- Do not donate academic textbooks. We accept only story, drawing and motivational books.
- Do not keep premium items unused—donate to give them a second life.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT
Clothes
Stained Items
Unusable Items
Products
Understanding Impact Points
Every donation creates a bigger impact.
Highest Impact
Jackets, Blazers, Sarees, Two-piece Sets, School Bags and Winter Blankets.
Medium Impact
Jeans, Trousers, Shirts, Kurtas, Shoes, Utensils, Toys and Story, Drawing or Motivational Books.
Everyday Impact
T-Shirts, Tops and Kids' Wear (above 5 years).
Please Note
For any other items, Impact Points will be assigned at My Children Foundation's discretion. This list is indicative only. Actual Impact Points depend on the item's condition, quality and current community needs after inspection.
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1 Impact Point = ₹1
Redeem up to 35% of your total purchase value using Impact Points. -
1 Impact Point = ₹0.50 Cash redemption.
Multiply Your Impact
While you may redeem your Impact Points for cash, we encourage you to use them for purchases from our sustainable collection instead. Every purchase supports skilled artisans, promotes upcycling, reduces textile waste and creates sustainable livelihoods. Choosing products over cash helps your donation create an even greater and longer-lasting impact.
What Happens to Your Donation?
Every donated item is carefully inspected and assessed based on its condition, quality, and usability. We then choose the most suitable pathway to maximize its social and environmental impact.
♻️ Recycle & Reuse
Items in good condition are disinfected, cleaned, repaired where needed, and given a second life. Wherever possible, they are distributed to children and families in need. Other reusable items may be offered through our thrift store or charity sales to promote sustainable living and reduce textile waste.
100% of the proceeds support My Children Foundation’s charitable programs, including education, nutrition, healthcare, and livelihood initiatives.
✨ Redesign
Some garments can be transformed into new, stylish products. Working with skilled artisans, we upcycle donated items into fashion accessories, bags, home décor, and other sustainable products under our Thrive India initiative.
100% of the proceeds are reinvested into our charitable work.
🛠️ Repurpose
Items that are no longer suitable to wear are creatively repurposed into useful products such as quilts, tote bags, cushion covers, cleaning cloths, and other everyday essentials—ensuring that as little as possible goes to waste.
🛡️ Our Promise to Every Donation
Nothing usable should go to waste.
Whether your donation is reused, redesigned, repurposed, or responsibly recycled, it helps reduce textile waste, protect the environment, create livelihoods for artisans, and improve the lives of children and families in need.Reuse & Redistribute
Collection
Your donated items are collected from homes or drop-off points.
Sorting
Every item is inspected and categorized based on quality.
Processing
Items are cleaned and prepared for their next meaningful purpose.
Distribution
Donated to families in need or sold through Thrive India to support children's education.
Every donation creates lasting impact for children, families & our planet.
Our Impact So Far
Your donated items create hope. Your financial support makes that hope possible.
Every item we receive must be collected, sorted, cleaned, repaired, upcycled, stored, and delivered before it can change a life. These essential activities require funding, skilled people, and infrastructure. Your monetary contribution helps us sustain this entire journey while creating livelihoods for artisans and promoting a circular economy.
Donate clothes, contribute financially, or do both—every act of generosity helps us create a cleaner planet and brighter futures for children and families.
Impact in Action
Your Donations Creating Smiles
Every photograph tells the story of generosity transforming lives through education, dignity, and sustainable living.
Impact Stories
Every video captures a real story of hope, generosity, and transformation made possible by supporters like you.
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