DSW shoes
DonationTown.org
GoGreenDrop.com
PickUpPlease.org
Freecycle.org (you can list broken items, just mention that they are broken)
BookCrossing
Community Theater for items as stage props like Encyclopedia sets or dated clothing for period plays
daycare centers or elementary schools for greeting cards to cut up and lots of other things
These organizations take almost everything. Below is an A-Z list
Big Brother and Sisters 800-483-5503
Goodwill 800-GOODWILL
Lupus Foundation of America 888-445-8787
Salvation Army 800-SAL-ARMY
Vietnam Veterans of America 800-775-8387
United War Veterans 888-821-8982
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
A
Animal Supplies
stay tuned resource coming
Art and Craft Supplies (see also yarn and PolyFil)
Binky Patrol
The Knitting Connection
The Mother Bear Project
Awards (see trophies or diplomas)
B
Bicycles (including bike parts, tools, and accessories)
Bikes for the World
P4p.org
Blankets – Children (also see linens for junky blankets)
Project Night Night
Touching Little Lives
Binky Patrol
Boats
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Books (includes textbooks)
Books for Soldiers
Better World Books
Books – Children
Project Night Night
Project Smile
Books – paperback
Operation Paperback
Bras
Free the Girls
Bridesmaid Dress (includes prom dresses/accessories)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
The Glass Slipper Project
Building Supplies
Habitat for Humanity Restore
C
Cables/Cords
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Camping Equipment
Resource coming soon
CD/DVD (see also video games)
Books for Soldiers
Cell Phones (see also phones)
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Clothing – children
Corded Phones (see also phones)
Touching Little Lives
Clothing – professional
Dress for Success
Women’s business suits and other professional apparel, footwear, and accessories
The Women’s Alliance
Women’s business clothing and professional accessories
Clothing – men
Sew Much Comfort
Basketball shorts, boxers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and PJ bottoms
Career Gear
Men’s suits, dress shirts, ties, shoes, briefcases, and other interview-appropriate clothing
Clothing – general
Sew Much Comfort
Basketball shorts, boxers, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and PJ bottoms
Clothes4Souls
Clothing – Formal (also see bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
The Glass Slipper Project
Coats
OneWarmCoat
Cosmetics
Cosmetics for a Cause
Computers (desktop/laptop)
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Computer Recycling Center
Craft Supplies
Touching Little Lives
The GrayMatters Foundation
Crayons
Project Smile
Cars
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Purple Heart
Crutches (see also medical equipment)
Project C.U.R.E.
D
Diplomas (laminated or in binders/frames)
Give back to the school or local/state historical society from the area
DVD/CD (see also video games)
Books for Soldiers
E
Encyclopedias
Art teacher in local school
Community Playhouse for set props
Eyeglasses (includes sunglasses)
Unite for Sight
Your Local Lions Club
F
Fabric
Binky Patrol
The Knitting Connection
Sew Much Comfort
Floral vases
back to the florist
senior centers for flower arrangements or crafting
Fur (or fur trimmed for orphaned wildlife)
Humane Society Fur Donation
2100 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Furniture
Furniture Assist
G
Greeting Cards (used/unused)
The GrayMatters Foundation
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
Recycled Card Program
100 St. Jude’s Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
7200 Desiard St.
Monroe, LA 71203
MacDonell United Methodist
Children’s Services
8326 Main St.
Houma, LA 70363
H
Hearing Aids
Lions Clubs (not all so check)
Holiday Decorations
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
Home Electronics
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Computer Recycling Center
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Hospital Bed (see also medical equipment)
Project C.U.R.E.
Holiday Decorations
Furniture Assist
K
Knitting Books (see also yarn)
The Knitting Connection
L
Linens (gently used or for rags)
Your local pet shelter
Luggage
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
M
Magazines
Books for Soldiers
Medals (not trophies)
medals4mettle.org
Medical Supplies and Equipment
Project C.U.R.E.
Global Links to donate, email lwest@globallinks.org
MedShare
MedWish 216-692-1685
Help the Children 323- 980-9870
Alliance for Smiles 415-647-4481 or email info@allianceforsmiles.org
American Medical Resources victor@amrf.com
Local clinics in your area
Contact your local news station to see if they know of a business in need
Places of worship
Homeless shelters and safe houses
Your local fire and police department
Military Uniform
Community or school drama department (if you get tickets to the play you get to visit them)
Local VFW or American Legion posts
Local museums or the Smithsonian Institute (they loan out collections)
Senior Librarian
Smithsonian Institution
SI Building, Room 153, MRC 010
Post Office Box 37012
Washington, D.C. 20013-7012
www.si.edu
Miscellaneous
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
Motorcycle
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
Musical Instruments
Marching Mountains
O
Office Supplies
The GrayMatters Foundation
P
Pillows
resource coming soon
Polyfil
The Mother Bear Project
Printers
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Professional Clothing (see clothing)
Prom Dress/Accessories (see also wedding and bridesmaid dresses)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
New and used wedding gowns from 2005 to present
The Glass Slipper Project
New and almost-new prom dresses and accessories
R
Rugs
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Goodwill
Lupus Foundation of America 1-888-445-8787
Salvation Army
Vietnam Veterans of America
RV
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
S
Sheet music
coming soon
Shoes (non -matching)
OddShoe
Sneakers
One World Running
Soles4Souls.org
all types of new or gently-worn shoes: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance, and flip flops and those heels that pinch your toes
Software
World Computer Exchange
National Cristina Foundation
Sports Equipment
Let’s Play It Forward
Leveling the Playing Field
Vietnam Veterans of America
Stuffed Animals
Project Night Night
SAFE (Stuffed Animals for Emergencies)
Project Smile
Touching Little Lives
Suits (see clothing – professional)
Sunglasses
Unite for Sight
T
Textbooks (see books)
Toys
Touching Little Lives
Trailers (see also cars and trucks)
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
Trophies
DonationTown.org
Enter zip code then schedule pick-up by organization(s) listed
GiveBackBox.com
Print pre-paid shipping label and receipt for tax purposes, fill any box, send by UPS or USPS
Trucks (see also cars)
Purple Heart
Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes
American Diabetes Association
National Kidney Foundation Kidney Cars
National Foundation for Cancer Research
V
Video Games
Books for Soldiers
W
Wedding Dress/Accessories (see also prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses)
Brides Against Breast Cancer
The Glass Slipper Project
Wheelchairs (see also medical equipment)
Project C.U.R.E.
Yarn/Knitting/Crochet Needles
Binky Patrol
The Knitting Connection
The Mother Bear Project
Sell
BOOKS/CD/DVD/ELECTRONICS Decluttr.com Ziffit.com Gazelle.com Amazon.com trade in Gamestop.com
KIDS STUFF Kidizen.com
ALMOST ANYTHING Poshmark.com Ebay.com Facebook Marketplace Mercari.com OfferUp (app)
HANDMADE ITEMS/CRAFT SUPPLIES/COLLECTIBLES Etsy.com
CLOTHES/BAGS/ACCESSORIES ThredUp.com
DESGINER CLOTHES/BAGS/ACCESSORIESTheRealReal.com
BOOKS Powells.com SellBackYourBooks.com Cash4Books.net
IN PERSON AUCTIONS Bodnars Auction Edison NJ
Appraise
ITEMS: GoAntiques.com
BOOKS Biblio.com or Abebooks.com
COINS coinoscope (app)
HIRE AN APPRAISER: American Society of Appraisers
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Reston, VA 20190
(703) 478-2228 or 1-800-ASA-VALU
www.appraisers.org
Appraisers Association of America
212 West 35th Street, 11th Floor South
New York, NY 10001
(212) 889-5404
www.appraisersassoc.org
International Society of Appraisers
303 West Madison Street, Suite 2650
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 981-6778
www.isa-appraisers.org