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Where to Donate Physical Goods
Connecticut & National Nonprofits Accepting Goods Donations:
My Sister’s Place, Ansonia, CT
We are seeking donations of new or gently used clothing, jewelry, shoes, outerwear and accessories, housewares and household goods, electronics (flat screen TVs only please), sporting goods, musical instruments, books, toys and furniture. Whether you’re an individual or an organization, have just a few items or a whole truck load, My Sister’s Place welcomes any donation (as long as items are in good, salable condition).
My Sister’s Place operates a donation center in the back of the store where volunteers and associates are available to help you.
ABOUT: My Sister’s Place, a unique family thrift shop located in Ansonia, CT, offers a first-class retail where all proceeds benefit victims of domestic violence and their children.
St. Vincent de Paul of The Valley, 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby CT
Donate used items, almost anything, to be sold in our shop.
ABOUT: The proceeds from our thrift shop help support our food bank. We are dedicated to aiding the elderly, homeless, working poor, physically handicapped and mentally challenged people of the Lower Naugatuck Valley in Connecticut.
Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury
Accepts donations of baby furniture, cell phones, food, household goods, personal care supplies, school supplies, and gift cards to grocery stores.
ABOUT: Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury provides crisis and support services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
https://safehavengw.org/giving-items
Make a Home Foundation, Middlebury, CT
Accepts donations of furniture and household furnishings for veterans and families in need. Will pick-up donations throughout Connecticut for fee; amount of fee depends upon location. Note: Cannot accept donation of furniture or furnishings that are broken, stained or ripped.
ABOUT: MAHF is a Not for Profit Organization Dedicated to Assisting the Homeless of Connecticut, which Include Veterans and their Families, Victims of Domestic Abuse, and the Needy.
https://ams2.mahfct.org/pickup/new
Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.
New and gently used children’s clothing and shoes from smoke-free and pet-free homes. We are happy to arrange local pick-up or drop off of any and all donations in-kind. Donations may also be shipped/mailed to the following address: Connecticut Partnership for Children ℅ Jill Mahoney
98 Olive Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
ABOUT: We support children in all facets of their growth and development by meeting their basic needs of food, warmth, clothing, and diapering.
Habitat for Humanity Restore (Locations in Stratford, Danbury, more)
Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world. Habitat ReStore staff and volunteers make the donation process as simple as possible. You can always donate goods in person, and many Habitat ReStores offer free pickup of large items.
ABOUT: Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.
https://www.habitat.org/restores/donate-goods
Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County
Donate your gently used, nearly-new professional attire. What would you wear to a job interview? That is exactly the type of clothing we are looking for to distribute to our clients. Your fabulous suits and other professional apparel could furnish another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.
About: The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Connecticut Pick Up
WE ESPECIALLY NEED CLOTHING!
Clothing of all types & sizes (men’s, ladies, children’s, baby’s) • Clothing accessories • Shoes (all kinds) • Baby items • House and glassware • Books, toys, bikes • Stereos, radios, portable TVs • All bedding, draperies, curtains • Kitchenware • Small furniture & rugs • Small appliances • Tools (all kinds) • Jewelry and cosmetics
ALMOST ANYTHING!
About: HELPING VETERANS, COMMUNITIES, AND THOSE SERVING IN HARM’S WAY.
Columbus House, New Haven CT
New clothing and linens, toiletries, new household items.
ABOUT: The people we serve who are experiencing homelessness – either living outside, staying at our shelters, or getting ready to move into their own apartments – are in need of the items below. Will you help? (Note: Only new clothing, no used clothing is being accepted.)
https://www.columbushouse.org/get-involved/wish-list
Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Bridgeport CT
Accepting Clothing: Gently used coats, hats, warm blankets
ABOUT: We provide vital services to men, women, and children facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction, offering help to heal and return to the community whole.
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The Buy Nothing Project (Find your community’s local page)
Search for wishes and requests for donations/items, offer your donations/items. Give away anything or ask for what you want.
ABOUT: We exist to build community. Everything shared on Buy Nothing is given freely. No strings. Free.