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I visited the Community Reserve of New Carlisle's Clothing Giveaway at the Wesleyan Church in New Carlisle last Saturday at the invitation of Marvin Larue.  I met Marvin and his wife through a networking group that I belong to.  I was so impressed with the organization of this charitable operation!  The Community Reserve had 14 friendly volunteers work to set up the clothing giveaway in 4 1/2  hours. The day that I visited, the Community Reserve had helped 114 people and 27 families. Today, Thanksgiving Day, is a day to enjoy your family and friends and to be thankful for what you have.  However, if what you have is just way too much and you need to de-clutter and get organized, may I suggest donating your clothing, household items and furniture to The Community Reserve?  Their website can be visited by clicking here. Just a few friendly volunteers from at The Community Reserve. The Community Reserve was a prayer answered for me ...

Craig Langhofer, Edward Jones So I spoke to a group today at The Old Republic in New Carlisle .  Craig Langhofer from Edward Jones graciously invited me and Bob Hartig from American Funds as speakers for his ladies only luncheon that he offers once a quarter. Bob Hartig, American Funds I talked about my clients Winnie and Ed and how they decluttered, had to move into assisted living and how I am helping them to clear their home of the contents so that it can be sold.  I talked about how they are leaving their legacy. One of the key points I made was to leave your legacy.  One way to do this is to keep a journal, record or film yourself remembering events or family members or family stories.  Start giving away items that you know a family member has had their eye on.  Share a story or a memory about that item.  Leave your legacy for the next generation. I touched very briefly on the subject of decluttering.  A great way not to get distr...

The estate sale went very well and was a huge success!  A good profit was made for the family but there are still items left.  So my next plan of attack to clear the home was to call The Community Reserve of New Carlisle.  The Community Reserve is a non-profit that takes furniture, clothing, household goods and in the case of a fire or flood in the community, gives those items to those in need at no cost.  Yesterday the fine folks at The Community Reserve came out to pick up much needed items that were left over from the sale. My next step is to have Goodwill pick up what remains - clothing, bed, books, glassware, glasses. The goal is to have the home clear so that it can be sold and the profits monetized.  I am well on my way to reaching that goal for my clients.  Stay tuned for Phase III! The fine folks from The Community Reserve in New Carlisle