standards of the federal government's charity drive. We tell you how much
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Where to Give Away Your Stuff We get many calls asking where things like cars, computers, office furniture and many other products can be donated. Here's a list of who takes what in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We tell you what each charity accepts, where it accepts things and whether they will pick up products. These charities are listed alphabetically by name in this list. There is also a list organized by types of items they accept. Most of these charities have a page in this website where you can learn more about their work. To go to this page, simply click on the charity’s name. All the charities on this website are part of the federal charity drive and have thus met a series of accountability standards, such as an annual audit. If you know of other charities that accept product donations, please e-mail the information to us (info@CharityChoices.com). Thank you for taking the time to donate items that can benefit others. (703)715-6369 Accepts: Hand towels and sheets, cat litter and/or cat food, cat carriers, cat beds, small cardboard boxes (used as litter boxes at adoption fairs), cat toys, stamps, calling cards, gift cards. Donated items can be taken to any adoption fair – dates and locations are available at www.fourpaws.org or call 703-715-MEOW to make other arrangements.
6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 220 Accepts: New and/or slightly used baby clothing from newborn to size 5 Toddler, maternity Clothes, baby accessories, cribs (with all parts and instructions), car seats (with all straps) and strollers Items can be dropped off at the Center Monday through Friday from 10 am until 2 pm or by special appointment. 240-482-1980 ext. 103 Accepts: Cars, trucks, vans, office supplies, pet-related items, antiques, and jewelry. Donate Your Vehicle at 1-888-638-1171
Donate Your Timeshare at: www.donateforacause.org
or call l- 877-8-A-CAUSE (877-822-2873)
8550 Arlington Boulevard The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area has a detailed list of items they accept. For a complete list click here. We DO NOT accept clothing donations. You may contact Yesterday’s Rose, a thrift store in Fairfax, Virginia, that does accept clothing. Red Cross receives proceeds from the sale of items at this store. Their phone number is 703-385-9517
Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday Wish List for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington:
We often need large quantities of food and other supplies, including new items for prizes for special events such as the Annual Walk for the Animals and Catsino Night and Silent Auction. To make a donation, contact the Development Manager at 703-931-9441 ext.220 or donate@awla.org
Arthritis Foundation
Accepts: Vehicles, relatively new office equipment, furniture and supplies, TVs, VCRs and LCD projectors. We often need large quantities of food and other supplies for special events such as the Jingle Bell Run or the Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic.
2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW To make a donation, contact the Office Manager at (202) 537-6800. Call to arrange a drop-off.
Black Student Fund Accepts: School supplies, toys, office supplies, clothes, etc.
Accepts: Non-perishables only Cars (202) 526-5344 ext.236. Call and speak with Gifty Cobblah or e-mail at coblahg@cfoodbank.org.
Capital Hospice Thrift Shop We accept gently-used clothing (boutique and other), household items (glass, ceramics, small appliances) and some furniture (not upholstered), Wednesdays through Sundays.
Open 7 days a week 10 am - 5 pm Mondays through Saturday, 11- 4 Sundays 1-866-332-1778 http://www.cwla.org/donate/otherways.htm Accepts: Vehicles
1717 Columbia Road, NW Accepts: Clothing, toiletries, some computer equipment, musical instruments, CD’s, and art supplies for the Kairos Program.
202-347-8870 Accepts: Clothing items, household items in good conditions such as sofas, beds, and dressers. We pick up and accept drop offs at our various programs sites that are listed in our website.
DC Habitat for Humanity Wish List
Accepts: Tool Van Drop-Off Location 843 Upshur St. NW (Near the Georgia Ave. Metro). Call the office for more information: (202) 882-4600.
Days End Farm Horse Rescue Accepts: Working cars, good grass hay, office supplies.
Call to arrange drop-off. List of needed items on website.
Food & Friends Accepts donations of:: Large Items
Small Items
This link will bring you to our Food Drive list. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia (703)521-9890 Accepts:
Drop-off Location: 4451 First Place South, Arlington, VA 22204 Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia ReStore 703-360-6700
Accepts:
Drop off location: 7770 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306
The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington Accepts: Cars, trucks and other vehicles. Call to schedule pick-up Accepts: cars, computers, household items, and furniture.
Will pick up items from houses, apartments, and businesses in Items can also be brought to the Homestretch office in Falls Church.
370 S. Washington St., Suite 400 Call to arrange pick-up or e-mail: info@homestretch-inc.org. The website -- www.homestretch-inc.org -- includes "How You Can Help" and "Wish List" pages.
Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA)
Accepts: Computer equipment Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
(301) 984-3839
Please contact Annette Schreiber at 301-984-3839 or aschreiber@jfgh.org to arrange for a
pick up. To view our wish list, please go to: http://www.jfgh.org/wishlist.asp
Jewish Social Service Agency
Accepts: Cars (301) 585-CARS; antiques, small furniture, furnishings, art, china, glassware and crystal (202-387-7293). Call to make arrangements for pick-up or drop off. Drop-off Location
Bombe Chest Antique Thrift Shop Legal Services of Northern Virginia (703) 778-6800 Accepts: Office supplies and computer equipment.
2401 Virginia Avenue, NW
Accepts:
Food:
N St. Village
Accepts: Donations listed at: http://www.nstreetvillage.org/getinvolved/wishlist.cfmTo Make a Donation:
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm
The National Center for Children and Families
School Supplies (loose-leaf paper, pens, pencils, computer disks, lunch boxes, notebooks,
organizers, crayons, back packs, pencil cases, calculators, etc.)
First Aid Supplies (bandages, baby aspirin, cough syrup, cotton swaps, alcohol swaps,
peroxide, Pedialyte, Neosporin, Tylenol, ice packs, etc.)
Food * Furniture that is not worn, torn, or soiled Updated Wish List located at http://www.nccf-cares.org/wish.htm Call to make arrangement
Neighbors’ Consejo Accepts: Household furniture appliances, household items, toiletries, glassware and landscaping services.
Accepts:
3925 Plyers Mill Rd., Ste. 202 Accepts:
Accepts: Cars, household furniture and electronics. NO: No baby seats, dishwashers, wall fixtures that need to be installed, single mattresses, light fixtures, office furniture, metal cabinets, old computers. DROP OFF LOCATIONS
MD: 3304 Kenilworth Ave.
DC: 1375 H St., NE Accepts: Cars Go to web site for instructions: www.smyal.org (301) 322-2620 Accepts: Office equipment such as printers, fax machines, scanners, computers, Furniture such as chairs, small sofa and small desk.
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW Household Items: Feather dusters (NEW only)
Night lights (bulbs and holders) (new or used) Tools and building supplies (new or gently used; clean, with all parts):
Hammer drill, bow saw, small power saw, Dremel tools, hack saw, drill bits
PVC pipes, caps, and elbows (heavy duty, various diameters with Caps for each diameter)
(NEW only)
Pet Items (NEW items only please)
Cholla wood
Boomer Ball items (Ferret Log, 20" Jungle Ball) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Bikes for the World Accepts: Bicycles Call to make arrangements. Summary: Bikes for the World, 703-525-0931, is a sponsored project of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, mobilizing hundreds of area volunteers to annually collect, pack, and ship thousands of unwanted American bicycles, providing affordable transport for individual productive use in developing countries, generating jobs and raising incomes, getting students to school, and delivering health care services. Bikes for the World’s sponsoring organization, The Washington Area Bicyclists Association, is dedicated to education and advocacy to improve bicycling conditions and increase bicycle use in the Washington area. Montgomery County Volunteer Center The Montgomery County Volunteer Center puts out a weekly list of products that local donors want to give away. To put a product on this list, go to: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/Content/Volunteer/Donations.asp. On this page you will also find a list of Montgomery County organizations that accept donations of clothes.
GOODWILL OF GREATER WASHINGTON
Excess Access
This national organization matches items that you have to donate with nonprofits' wish lists. A donor must register on their website and pay a fee.
Accepts most items. All info on website.
The Jewish
Information and Referral Service The Jewish Information and Referral Service acts as a go-between for individuals who want to give away almost anything and organizations or individuals (who have been identified by caseworkers) that have needs.
Organizations are listed on the website. Feel free to call or email.
COMPUTERS ONLY Electronic Industries Alliance ElectronicsRecycling.net is a web site intended to provide a forum and serve as an information collection site relating to electronics recycling. Find out who is accepting used computers in your state. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS Montgomery County Recycling Center accepts construction materials and recycles computers. Do you know of other places to donate products? Let us know! |
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