Got Stuff? One of the biggest challenges of moving or downsizing is how to get rid the things you no longer need. Remember that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. There are many organizations where you can donate your items, besides Goodwill and Salvation Army. Some even give your items directly to people in need!  Below is a list I created of organizations that accept donations. Please let me know of organizations that I can add to the list and check back for updates. 

TIPS:

• Check the organization’s website or call the donation center to find out what they will and will not accept. 
• If you’re delivering donated items, call the donation center to find out the exact location, hours and if they have a limit on the amount of items that can be delivered. 
• Organizations want donated goods to be clean. Even if some of these items haven't been used or worn for a long time, wash clothing, linens and even stuffed animals. Wipe down things like pots and pans, games, and toys.
• Group similar things together to make it easier for the teams that are sorting through your items. 
• Gather all parts, pairs or components that go together, like chargers and cords. Be sure to keep pairs of shoes together. 

ORGANIZATIONS (in no particular order):

• Will pick up

• Will pick up

• Will pick up

AmVets of Ohio

• Will pick up clothing and household items
  
• Clothes only can be dropped off at 25969 Detroit Rd., Westlake

• 158 Lear Road, Avon Lake
  
• 440-933-8627
  
• Donations by appointment

• 21849 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
  
• 440-534-9489

• 300 Rice Industrial Parkway, Lorain, 440-984-3343
  https://www.facebook.com/AmherstReStore/
  
• 2110 West 110th St., Cleveland, 216-429-1299
  https://www.clevelandhabitat.org/restore/donate.html

• 1300 West 9th Street, Lorain
  
• 440-579-3760

• Water Tower Square, 27240 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted
  
• 440-202-1444

• 3135 Lorain Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113
• Accepts 2 bags or parcels per day, no furniture

• 22049 Lorain Road, Fairview Park
  
• 5793 Smith Road, Brook Park

• 15404 Madison Avenue, Lakewood
• 216-228-3370
• No furniture

• 20470 Lorain Road, Fairview Park
  
• 216-273-7750
  
• No furniture

• 221 W. 21st Street, Lorain
• 440-387-4293
  
• Most needed: Personal hygiene products, twin XL sheets and blankets, non-perishable food items

• 1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland
  
• 216-771-4616
  
• [email protected]
  
• Pet supplies, sheets, towels

• Donate vehicles

• 4687 Great Northern Blvd, North Olmsted
  
• Will buy books, music, movies (don't expect much!)

Check your local library to see if they will accept used books. 

There are many Facebook community groups to post "Free stuff." Contact me if you'd like advice on how to do this.