We participated in a neighborhood Garage sale this year. We arranged in advance for Habitat for Humanity to pick up after our sale. When making this arrangement, I inquired with 'Dave' what specifically was acceptable for donation.. His response was, household items including furniture, construction items and tools, no bedding and no clothing. He stated there would be a $10 donation fee for fuel and told me the date they could come and pick it up. I accepted the arrangement and proceed with my day. After the sale, myself and a few others who helped at our sale boxed everything up. Excluding bedding and clothing, which I will take to another donation center. I covered everything with tarps knowing rain was in the forecast. Today they came to pick up. Everything is dry and completely boxed up. Including somethings that were clearly, brand new, in box, never opened with contents printed from the manufacturer. For example, a rolling tv/microwave cart that was purchased by a family member that decided against this cart and didn't send it back to Amazon. The man who was loading the truck, up to his workmate, shook his head in a manor as if he was disgusted with these purchases that are now being donated. He opened each box with an attitude, often shaking his head, making us feel small, belittled, and as if we wronged him in some way. His head shakes were often and plentiful, as if, what we were donating was for some reason, a horrible act on our part. For me, donating items to a non profit was the right thing to do. Up-cycling of items instead of filling our landfills. I don't file long form so it's definitely not for a tax break, but hopefully, that maybe things would reach others who might need or want the items. Shaking his head at each box or item made us feel worthless and like we've done something wrong. I need to add, it was not because he has a 'tick' or a health issue, he simple would shake his head once he saw the content of the boxes. I won't EVER donate or purchase from Habitat for Humanity again. There are plenty of other organizations and/or the landfills for these things. His rudeness wasn't necessary or warranted. I called him out on it and he simply stated, ma'am sorry.... zero sympathy, remorse or corrective action was taken other then 'ma'am sorry'. Not even making eye contact with me. Trying to donate to a non profit, for them to sell, to help the community was way too hard and felt.... attacked is too strong a word but Im lacking the ability at the moment to find the correct word. Clearly, Im upset with his behavior towards our donations. I absolutely hate when a person makes another feel small and worthless. This is exactly how this man made me feel. Absolutely no reason for it. Maybe he could have nicely stated, Im sorry to waste your time but some items we wont be taking today. Can I set them aside for you or what would you like me to do. Shaking your head in a manor of disappointment or disapproval is not a proper way to accept DONATIONS. Do better Habitat!
PS. I wanted to post pictures of the mess they left behind but Its not allowing me to post them. 😕
