Enable Ireland is inviting people in Drogheda to take part in a nationwide donation drive this February by asking them to “break up with their stuff” and give pre-loved items a new lease of life while supporting disability services.
As part of the campaign, the Enable Ireland shop at 32 Shop Street in Drogheda is putting a playful twist on the Valentine’s theme. From Valentine’s Day on 14 February through to Saturday, 21 February, Enable Ireland shops across the country are aiming to create Ireland’s biggest break up by encouraging people to declutter their homes and donate items they no longer use.
All donated items will support the work of Enable Ireland, which provides services to more than 13,000 children and adults with disabilities nationwide. The charity hopes that hundreds of Drogheda residents will take the opportunity to part with quality items they have been holding on to, allowing them to be resold and enjoyed by someone else. One hundred per cent of the profits raised through donations go directly towards funding disability services, including vital therapy and support programmes.
To encourage donations, Enable Ireland shops are offering a special incentive during the campaign. Anyone who brings a donation into the shop and tells staff they want to break up with their stuff will receive five euro off when they spend over 25 euro in store.
Commercial manager with Enable Ireland, Oonagh O’Connor, said many people have items at home that are still in good condition but are no longer used. She encouraged people to take time to go through wardrobes, kitchen presses and drawers, noting that what is no longer needed by one person could be exactly what someone else is looking for. She said donations help raise essential funds while also giving items the chance to find a new home.
The Enable Ireland charity shop on Shop Street in Drogheda is accepting donations of clean, good quality clothing, shoes, handbags and accessories, along with towels, linens, homeware, glassware, books, collectables, loose toys and unwanted gifts. Donations can also be made at one of the charity’s textile banks nationwide, at any TK Maxx store, or directly into any Enable Ireland shop.
The charity cannot accept electrical goods, dirty or soiled items, broken items, mattresses, duvets or pillows due to disposal costs.
The Enable Ireland shop in Drogheda offers a wide range of second hand items throughout the year, including designer clothing, handbags, shoes, accessories, books and homewares.
Further information on how to take part in the Break Up With Your Stuff campaign is available at www.enableireland.ie/breakupwithyourstuff.
