Helping the community doesn’t always mean writing a check. Did you know that there are many nonprofit groups just down the road from you who accept donations? When you’re relocating and find yourself realizing that you have simply too much stuff, go through those extra belongings and consider whether someone else might get some use out of them.
How do you know if an item can be donated? Some nonprofits accept certain items while others won’t. For example, Goodwill is one that is known for taking just about anything in decent condition. From books to clothing to kitchen items, they’re typically a good bet when donating a range of items.
Similarly, the Salvation Army is another organization that takes a variety of donation types. You can count on this one to accept most items, small to large. Whether you have a couple of old novels you want to get rid of or even an old Subaru, just get in touch with your local Salvation Army to arrange a pickup or donation time.
Other nonprofit groups may only take a certain type of donation. For instance, the Furniture Bank Network only accepts furniture. Not only is this furniture saved from rotting away in a landfill, but it can be used in someone’s home to help them save money. Likewise, Habitat for Humanity ReStores also accepts gently used furniture. They also accept building materials like wood, nails, paint, and more
You may even want to select a nonprofit group that focuses on a cause you feel passionate about. AMVETS (a.k.a. American Veterans) is a great choice for people who want to support veteran programs. They accept clothing and household items that they resell in their stores. The money is then used to generate veteran resources.
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