You know how much I love Goodwill. It’s my go-to thrift store when I’m looking to snag a bargain for myself or for my kids. It’s also a favorite place to make donations of clothing and household goods–mostly because its drive-through window is just so darn convenient.

These days I’m loving Goodwill even more, now that Goodwill Industries has partnered with Family Circle magazine to ensure that every child–regardless of income–can go back to school in style this year. Together, Goodwill and Family Circle are holding a 5 million-pound clothing drive, which runs from this Saturday, August 1 through Wednesday, September 30, 2009.

To participate in the clothing drive, download a donation coupon from Family Circle’s website, and be sure to attach it to your donations or they won’t count towards the 5 million-pound goal.  More than 2,300 Goodwill retail stores are participating–use this Goodwill locator link to find one near you.

If you’ve shopped in a Goodwill lately, then you know that it’s possible to find affordable, contemporary clothing, a perfect option for any family on a budget.

“Not only is donating to Goodwill a great way to clean out closets and teach your children about gratitude, responsibility and the opportunity to help others,”says Jim Gibbons, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, in a press release announcing this event, “but your donation will help fund support services, such as youth programs and childcare so that people can stabilize their families while finding good jobs.”

Those are all great reasons to clear out your clutter and help a good cause.