
Editorial Lead at ClotheDonations.com
Kelly is a Senior Program Manager at the American Red Cross, where she has spent nearly 7 years coordinating disaster response and community outreach programs. She graduated from Appalachian State University and has worked across multiple nonprofit organizations focused on community resilience and direct service delivery.
At ClotheDonations.com, Kelly reviews all editorial content for accuracy and practical value. Her day-to-day work in nonprofit operations gives her firsthand knowledge of how clothing donations move from drop-off bins to the people and programs that need them. She writes about donation best practices, tax implications for charitable giving, and the environmental impact of textile waste.
When she's not coordinating relief efforts or writing about sustainable giving, Kelly is passionate about helping people find meaningful ways to support their communities with what they already have.
Background
Senior Program Manager
American Red Cross
Appalachian State University
Graduate
Areas of Expertise
Disaster response, community outreach, nonprofit operations, charitable giving, clothing donation logistics
Articles by Kelly

How the New Tax Law Changes Your Clothing Donation Deductions

In 1800, We Made 1 Shirt Every 2 Years. Today, We Make 20 Per Person.

2026 Donation Trends: What Charities Need Most This Year

Where Your Donated Clothes Actually End Up

Clothing Donation Etiquette: What to Do Before You Drop Off

Upcycling vs. Donating: Which is Right for You?

Sustainable Fashion: How to Shop Less and Donate More

2025 Donation Trends: What Items Are Most Needed at Charities Right Now?

Inspiring Stories of Lives Changed by Clothing Donations

Hidden Gems: Items You Didn't Know You Could Donate

From Closet to Cause: How Donating Clothes Helps You and the Earth

Closet Cleanse: How to Decide What Clothes to Donate
