Community Chat

[Trailrun23]

There is a site that was called R2D (recycle to donate) but they have modified the name. They accept almost everything. You can schedule a pickup from your porch and pick your date. They let you choose from several charities where they proceeds will go. I have donated to them many times. Just google that R2D and see if you can find it. 

It is very hard to get rid of some of my expensive, high-quality things. I gave several big Fitz&Floyd pieces to my daughter for her garage sale....no interest whatsoever, so they were donated. All people at garage sales want now are kids clothes and tools, neither of which I have.

[Kalli]

1. Our local elementary schools often have fundraiser carnivals in the spring. There are lots of different carnival games that children play at these events. If you have glassware, mugs, Corning ware, vases that you want to get rid of, why not donate them for a "dime pitch" game to be used as prizes. (Kids and adults love this game!) 

2. If you have a collection of Boyd's bears or Beanie babies, these can be donated to local elementary schools to be given as small awards for younger students' good behavior or for helping another child without teacher asking child to do that.

  Same idea for small figurines as long as they're not so delicate that they break easily.

3. I like the idea of donating clothing, furniture, household items to a local Women's shelter to help those women and their children get started on a new life.

4. Facebook marketplace can be used to get rid of bigger pieces of furniture. In my rural area there are hunting cabins in the woods and small cottages by the creeks. People often look for used furniture for their cabins and cottages. (Men who hunt aren't usually picky. They're looking for tables, chairs, bed frames, sofas.)

5. Agape is an organization that takes furniture, clothing, etc., and gives to those less fortunate. Search online if you don't have Agape near you. Or individual churches might do that, too. 

6. Joint Neighborhood yard sales are more effective at drawing crowds than an individual yard sale. If your neighborhood doesn't have a group sale maybe someone you know lives in a neighborhood that does and they'd let you participate. 

[Rockycoast]

We have been donating all sorts of household goods, clothing, jewelry to our local thrift store. It is run by our Community Service organization. All monies stay in town to help local families. Books go into the donation bin at the library. We are getting rid of a lot of things that are still in good shape but we just don’t use anymore also. It can be quite overwhelming at times.

[wagirl]

I used my local Next Door when I moved and had fantastic responces to it all. I asked for cash on a few items but mostly, I let it all go for free. Had so much stuffed in the various places in my house of 35 years and this was during the pandemic era too--just left things on the front porch with a name on it. I also donated a bunch too.