Charities That Make It Easy For You To Get Organized!

As a connoisseur of time and space efficiency, I am constantly helping people remove items from their homes they no longer use, value or love.  

Sometimes these items end up in the trash, other times they get passed onto family or sold at consignment, but the majority of the time they go to a well-deserving home by way of donation. As a result I have spent the last few months partnering with several charities that ‘make it easy’ to donate unwanted items to those in need and I thought I would share a few with you today.

So if you’re thinking about getting organized now that the kids are back in school rest assured you have options and your items will not be removed in haste. Not only will your effort help reduce the amount of clutter in your home (and save you time, money, stress, etc.) it will also help serve the mission of these fine organizations! De-cluttering=doing good, feeling good and breathing a little easier! 

Now get to it!

Arts on the Block- art supplies, bookshelves, art books. http://www.artsontheblock.com/page.asp?PageId=2&SubId=30

Baby Love DC- accepts, baby, toddler, kids andmaternity clothing and gear.  http://www.babylovedc.org/pages/donate.php

Bikes for the World- bicycles, bicycle parts, sewing machine, cell phones. http://bikesfortheworld.org/

Books for America- books, DVD’s, CD’s. http://www.booksforamerica.org/whattodonate.html

Children’s National Medical Center- toys for children of all ages.   http://www.childrensnational.org/GetInvolved/DonatePatientFamilies/wishlist.aspx

Dress for Success- interview appropriate clothing for men and women. http://www.dressforsuccess.org/supportdfs_donate_clothing.aspx

Habitat for Humanity ReStore- home fixtures such as appliances, rugs, windows, etc. http://www.habitat-mc.org/restore/donate.html#whatweaccept

Home Stretch- Needs change weekly so please call before dropping off. Itemsthey always need are twin and full size beds, mattresses and box springs. http://www.homestretch-inc.org/DonateItems-49

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)- sports equipment. http://www.keengreaterdc.org/published/supporters/make_an_in-kind_gift.html

LUPUS Foundation- clothing, jewelry, bedding, housewares, toys, appliances, etc. http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_donateotherways.aspx?articleid=1190&zoneid=47

National Center for Children & Families- home goods, furniture, cars, clothing,handbags, etc. http://www.nccf-cares.org/what-you-can-do/donation-policy/

PlanetAid- clothing and books.  http://www.planetaid.org/index.php?p=1_50_donate-clothes-and-shoes-Planet-Aid

Soles4Souls- shoes! Signup for a drive and help thousands of people overnight! http://www.soles4souls.org/get_involved/shoe_drive.html

Special Olympics- sports equipment. http://www.somd.org/

Vehicles for Change- automobiles. http://www.vehiclesforchange.org/

Washington Animal Rescue League- Pet paraphernalia. http://www.warl.org/help/wish-list/

Wish a Fish- accepts fishing equipment.  http://www.wish-a-fish.org/donations.html

Do you have something unique you would like to donate but not sure where to take it? Please reach out and I will help you get your answer! It has become my mission to help pair those with too much with those who have been faced with too little.

All the best,

Patricia G. Masi

Pristine Living by Patricia www.PristineLivingbyPatricia.com