Clean out your closet for women in need

I’ve heard this rule before and think it’s a good one:

If you haven’t worn an article of clothing in more than a year, get rid of it.

Now’s a good time to declutter your closet because the annual Wardrobes for Women, a career-wear sale that benefits the Inland Northwest Health Services Foundation, is accepting clothing donations.

The donated clothes are sold to working women or women searching for work at a fraction of the retail price.

The organization is looking for gently-used clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories that would be appropriate to wear in a professional setting. New items are gladly accepted, as well.

Donations are needed now for the sale, which will be held Oct. 15-17 at The Lodge at Spokane Falls Community College.

For more information, visit the INHS Foundation or call (509) 473-6099.

This is a good cause, folks. I think we’ve all had days when we just can’t figure out what to wear to work. Imagine if every day were like that. This is a simple way to help remove one more obstacle for someone struggling to get out of poverty.