In the mood for cleansing the closets, basement or garage? Here
are some Pittsburgh area donation destinations for the clothing, furniture,
books, computers, cell phones, cars and other items that you will no longer
need, but nevertheless have plenty of life left in them. The tax-deduction for
donated items is obviously nice too.
01 Vietnam Veterans of America
My personal favorite,
since they make donating easy and donate
clothes in Azusa, Vietnam Veterans of America resells donated household items to
simply help meet the wants of veterans of the Vietnam War era. Pittsburgh clothing donation and their trucks
cover Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland counties on a
weekly basis, so it’s easy to schedule a pickup. They accept most situations as
long as it isn’t large — clothing, small furniture, small appliances, etc. —
And there isn’t to be home once they grab the items.
02 Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh
Alongside donations of clothing and household items, Goodwill
Industries of Pittsburgh also accepts donations of computers, books, cars,
trucks, boats, and motorcycles. They won’t come to the home, nevertheless they
do have dozens of staffed drop-off centers in lots of convenient locations
around the greater Pittsburgh area.
03 Hopeline Cell Phone Donation
Verizon Wireless accepts donations of used cellular phones (any
carrier) because of its HopeLine mobile phone donation program at all
Pittsburgh area Verizon stores. Local facilities like the Women’s Center &
Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh and Crisis Center North receive phones from this
program to aid victims in emergency domestic violence situations. Pittsburgh
area ATT Wireless stores also accept donations of used cellular phones for
recycling, with proceeds donated to Keep America Beautiful.
04 Dress for Success – Pittsburgh
This non-profit organization, which supports low-income women
make tailored transitions into the workforce, appreciates donations of
interview-and work-appropriate women’s clothing. All items should be in
excellent condition (no obvious tears, stains, missing buttons or broken
zippers), dry-cleaned or laundered as appropriate, and on hangers – basically,
clothing that you’d still wear to an interview yourself. Three Pittsburgh area
locations.
05 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary – Fabrics & Craft Items
Like to start projects, but never seem to really have the time
to finish? Donate your extra, unused fabric, yarn, patterns, kits, craft items,
sewing notions and how exactly to books to the SA Women’s Auxiliary due to their
annual Fabric Fair, a vital fundraiser with this social service organization.
06 Construction Junction
Clear your garage, shed or warehouse of useable building
materials (lumber, windows, doors, etc.) which can be just wasting space by
donating them to Construction Junction, a non-profit shop situated in Point
Breeze. Free pickup can be obtained for large donations. Help conserve the
environmental surroundings, provide affordable building materials for low
income families and obtain a tax-deduction at once!
07 Appliance Warehouse
In place of leaving your old broken down appliance at the curb
to be hauled off to a dump, why don’t you drop it off at Appliance Warehouse on
the South Side. They take old, broken or unwanted air conditioners,
refrigerators, washers, dryers and other major appliances for recycling. They
grab by appointment for a fee (there’s a 10 percent discount if you say “don’t
be considered a litterbug”), or you can drop it off yourself. Proceeds benefit
the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s campaign to clean up litter and graffiti
round the city.
08 Washington City Mission
Located in Washington, PA, this mission provides food, clothing,
and shelter to the homeless and those needing help. They gladly accept
donations of clothing, small household items, and useable furniture, along with
automobiles. Children’s clothing and winter coats are especially in demand.
Drop your donation off at one of several Washington county locations or call
the Mission to schedule a pick-up at your home.
09 Goodwill Computer Recycling Center – Pittsburgh
The Center accepts your
“gently-used” computer system, Pentium and newer, for refurbishing and resale
through its Goodwill Computers store on Pittsburgh Clothing Donation South
Side. Usable components enter rebuilt systems; the remainder would go to a
salvage service as scrap.
10 Free Ride!
Located in Construction Junction is a neat, non-profit
recycle-a-bike shop that accepts used bikes and teaches volunteers just how to
recondition them and have them back on the street where they can be enjoyed.
They accept any bike or bike part that isn’t a stack of rusty junk.
If none of the above mentioned options meet your preferences,
then local churches, synagogues, homeless shelters, schools and senior centers
may want your old artwork, books, CDs, videos, computers, furniture, rugs and
kitchenware. Seek advice from neighbors, the area library or even a phone book
for ideas, and then produce a few calls. Your neighbors in need will thank you.
11 Furnish A Start
This nonprofit located in Mount Washington picks up most
household furniture, including beds, dressers, dinette sets, couches, end
tables and lamps. They will also pick up refrigerators, stoves, washers and
dryers which are in good working order. To schedule a pickup, call
412-481-5621.
12 Salvation Army
The Salvation Army accepts small household items such as for
example, microwave ovens and dishes, along with clothing, toys, books and
costume jewelry. The Salvation Army also accepts furniture, but only if it is
not badly ripped, stained or broken, in addition to vehicles (operational or
not). The sale of donated items helps fund the Salvation Army’s Adult
Rehabilitation Centers. Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK to schedule a pickup.
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