Last weekend, I volunteered alongside GRF Magdala and two other Rose Scholars at the Free Sale, hosted by the Catholic Charities of Ithaca. So what exactly is a “free sale,” you might ask? It is exactly what you imagine a yard sale to be–selling old clothes, shoes, and appliances; one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, after all. The catch is that everything is absolutely free! We had a fun time folding clothing donations from storage and setting them out for everyone. We had everything from men’s polos to baby shoes. It was hilarious to see just how much our neat set-up changed after everyone came to take their pick of the various clothes we set out. [Picture courtesy of Magdala :)] Overall, it was a lovely and rewarding experience to see how just one morning spent volunteering could help the community.
Was there anything you didn’t expect to find in that pile? Regardless, it seems like an excellent way to give back to the community and I am glad such programs are in place to achieve this!
Personally, I have never been involved in a ‘Free Sale’ before. It seems like it would be a very fun experience! It is great to know that the Rose House provides opportunities like this to be involved with and give back to the Ithaca community. I hope it was a rewarding experience, it sounds like it was!