WebThriftStore Launches #SpringCleanForACause Donation Drive For 60 Charities

NEW YORK, March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Ready…set...empty your closets for charity and #SpringCleanForACause! Webthriftstore.com, the only multi-platform thrift store benefitting over 60 charities and offering one stop shopping for bargain hunters, is hosting the first ever national spring cleaning drive to raise money for dozens of charities across America.  The #SpringCleanForACause drive launches on the first day of Spring, Friday, March 20, and runs through Friday, April 24. 

The Spring Cleaning drive has already garnered hundreds of luxury clothes, shoes, handbags and jewelry from Cartier, Prada, Chanel, Armani, Dior, Gucci, Burberry, Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, Manolo Blahnik, Hermes, Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, among many others.  There has even been a Yamaha Baby Grand piano donated! It's a virtual bargain hunter's paradise.

"Spring is a great time of year for donors to get a fresh start and clean house while doing good," said Lynn Zises, co-founder WebThriftStore. "We encourage anyone who has excess unwanted items to consider donating it to their favorite charity via WebThriftStore.com and help raise money."

Several charities have already begun their Spring fundraising initiatives to inspire donations to each charity's online thrift store on WebThriftStore. They include:

"The ASPCA Estate Sale":  Marks the humane society's first-ever estate sale donation drive.  Donors are being asked to give their gently used designer clothes and housewares for a good cause.  To-date, the drive has raised tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise including jewelry form Cartier and Bulgari to luxury brand hand bags, and dresses from designers including Oscar De La Renta, Prada, Armani, Louboutin and more.  

"Maccabi Put Your Best Shoes Forward":  Maccabi USA, the organization that builds Jewish pride through athletic endeavors, is launching its first ever Spring fundraising initiative in association with the world famous shoe designer Stuart Weitzman.  The charity is asking its donors to empty their closets of their unwanted designer shoes, handbags and accessories, and donate them to Maccabi USA's online thrift store on WebThriftStore.com to help them win the #SpringCleanForACause challenge.

Operation Prom Davy Jones Equine Memorial oundation & Connections to Success Compete in Spring Donor Challenge:  Three regional charities will tap their donor bases and compete to generate the most donations from March 20th to April 24th on WebThriftStore.  The winning charity will get to keep 90% of the proceeds from the items donated.

How to Donate: WebThriftStore.com enables any registered charity to create an online thrift store to which supporters, from the comfort of their homes, can list items for sale to benefit charity. Buyers can shop for great bargains knowing that their payment goes to charity and all items carry a 30-Day Buyer Assurance Guarantee.  Donors receive a tax receipt for 100 percent of the value of their item, prepaid shipping labels, free shipping supplies and free pickup from the United States Postal Service.  Any registered 501(c)3 charity can partner with WebThriftStore to open its own dedicated online store, with no up-front fees or subscription fees.  

About the Charities:
ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world. Headquartered in New York City, the ASPCA provides local and national leadership in three key areas: caring for pet parents and pets, providing positive outcomes for at-risk animals and serving victims of animal cruelty.

Maccabi USA: Maccabi USA builds Jewish pride through sports and has an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official sponsor of the United States Team to the World Maccabiah Games; and as the official Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and educational activities in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.

Operation PROM, Bronxville, NY 10708
"Established in 2005, Operation PROM provides resources, opportunity and mentoring to students in need. Services are available to children in financial need, those who are homeless, sick, or disabled. School supplies and scholarships are available in addition to our regular donations of free Prom dresses and tuxedos."

SpringConnections to Success, Saint Charles, MO 63301
"We turn the dependent into the independent, breaking the cycle of generational poverty and creating healthy families that strengthen economy... Our program doesn't cost, it pays."

The Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA 93130
"The Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation was founded in 2012 by Davy's daughters Talia, Sarah, Jessica, and Annabel, to protect and care for the herd of largely retired and rescued racehorses he left behind. Right now, the objective is to be able to keep the herd healthy, safe, and together with the generous help of friends, family, and fans. It costs thousands of dollars each month just to meet the most basic needs of the herd."

About WebThriftStore.com
Established in 2011, WebThriftStore is the first multi-platform marketplace for nonprofit thrift stores, delivering cash for nonprofits, tax deductions for donors, and great bargains for shoppers.  With charity partners such as American Red Cross, ASPCA, PETA and Ronald McDonald House Charities, WebThriftStore is helping change the way millions of people contribute to charity.  A complement to cash fundraising, WebThriftStore is creating a dynamic, branded destination for in-kind donations (clothing, electronics, cars, etc.) that allows nonprofits to hold no inventory and incur no financial risk. 

WebThriftStore.com features a variety of donated items that would be found in any brick and mortar store, including clothing, jewelry, collectibles and electronics, however, this online thrift store enables donors to browse by item as well as by charity, providing a quick, easy and more personal experience for individuals to find those one-of-a-kind pieces at incredible bargain prices.  

Press contact:  Amelie Tseng  [email protected]  973-207-3874

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