BSJC will be a drop off point for the ‘Give A Thread’ campaign at the University of Pittsburgh. We would like to donate 1,000 pieces of clothing to this event. Please clean out your closets and bring in your donations. Donations can be places in the BSJC Office.

For more information - http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittserves/give-thread

 The University of Pittsburgh is striving to make history this coming spring as we introduce the Give a Thread campaign in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for most clothing collected for the intent of donation or recycle.  

Articles should be clean but can be in any condition. Items that are not suitable for donation, such as torn, stained, or heavily worn items will be recycled by Goodwill of SWPA to create a sustainable filler for insulation.  

Clothing will be counted and sorted. Items for recycle (torn, stained or unusable items) will be provided to Goodwill for recycle, which includes shredding for filler material. Clothing in gently used condition will be distributed amongst the following agencies: Thriftsburgh (student run thrift store on the University of Pittsburgh campus, Goodwill of SWPA, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, the University Career Development and Placement Assistance Office, and other organizations as appropriate. 

We are striving to collect at least 150,000 articles of clothing to bring this world record to Pittsburgh, as it is currently held in Dubai, UAE. The world record attempt will take place in March 2015. 

Donations are tax-deductible, please track and value your donation for your own records. A confirmation of donation will be provided via email to all donors who provide contact information with their donation.