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Whether you are doing a fall clean-out or just making room for something new, your items have more value than you give them credit for! Visit Donation Town to find an organization that has a need for your items and schedule a pickup, or use this list if you are looking to give specific items. Suggest something I missed...
Clothing & Accessories:
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Do a google search for "homeless shelters near me". You will be surprised how many results come back even in suburban areas.
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For formal wear, check with a local bridal shop to find out where their donations go. There are often programs that offer no cost formal wear to low-income teens for prom.
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Donation bins and Salvation Army/Goodwill drops are the most convenient options but often your items are resold OR recycled for profit and don't actually go to someone in need
Eyeglasses:
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Many private doctors and chain vision centers offer recycling for sunglasses, prescription eyewear and reading glasses
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Your local Lions Club chapter will also accept donations and sends them into a partner program
Furniture & Hard Goods: Visit Donation Town to find an organization that has a need for your items and schedule a pickup
Bed & Bath Linens: Animal shelters can ALWAYS use old towels & sheets!
Cleaning Products: Local homeless or women's shelters
Personal Care Items: Local women's shelters for new & gently used makeup, bath and beauty products (google search "women's shelter near me")
Food: Local women's shelters for frozen foods and pantry items
Sporting Goods:
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Youth programs
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Childcare programs
Books:
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Your local library
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Police Department - some accept donations to go into the prison system
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Hospitals
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Veterans Affairs Administrations
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Community Senior Center
High Value Items:
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Contact your favorite local charity and make a donation for a future silent auction
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