Now that 2011 is in full swing, we’re cleaning things out and looking toward a new year. And what better way to de-clutter than to donate? Here are some great ways to give your stuff to charity from Daily Candy. (Note: though some of these charities are exclusive to the Los Angeles-area, they provide good ideas and inspiration to donate locally. And some even may have chapters in your area.)
Sweet Charity: Where to Donate Your Stuff
You can’t wait 363 days to regift that Snuggie. Donate it — and anything else that’s cluttering your crib — to end 2010 with a clean closet and start 2011 with a good conscience.
Operation School Bell
What: Give your gently worn casual clothes, bags, shoes, and never-been-used toiletries.
Why: The organization accepts items of many kinds in order to provide school attire and more for disadvantaged kids and teens.
When: Reopens Jan. 3. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appt.
Where: 1370 N. Saint Andrews Pl., at De Longpre Ave., Hollywood (323-469-6017).
Dress for Success
What: Drop off new or nearly new professional clothing to the nonprofit, which offers work attire, career development, and confidence boosts to low-income women in more than 75 cities worldwide.
Why: Those Ann Taylor suits in the back of your closet aren’t doing anyone any good.
When: Second Sat. of every month, 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Where: 1680 N. Vine St., at Hollywood Blvd., ste. 900, Hollywood (323-461-1021).
The Colleagues
What: Donate designer clothing, shoes, handbags, accessories, and upscale home furnishings to the 60-year-old foundation to resell at its vintage store.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Children’s Institute, which helps children who have been exposed to abuse, violence, and other trauma.
When: Reopens Jan. 3. Mon., Thurs. & Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 3312 Pico Blvd., b/t 33rd & 34th Sts., Santa Monica (310-396-7349).
KCRW
What: Get rid of that old clunker in your garage. While you’re at it, ditch your boat, motorcycle, motor home, and airplane. Yes, your airplane.
Why: Tax write-off and KCRW Fringe Benefits card for you, plus the funds support the public radio station’s independent music, culture, and public affairs programming and NPR news.
When: At your convenience.
Where: Call 877-527-9227 to schedule a pickup.
If you can't get to any of these sites above, you can mail your items or drop them off at a pick-up site for several national charities. Here are a few more ways I love doing good with my old things:
Clean out your closet, take a peek under the bed and ask your friends and family – chances are, you'll find a few pairs of kicks lying around that have seen better days.
When it's time to say goodbye, bring your athletic shoes to any Nike Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location – there are more than 200 locations in eight countries around the world, including all U.S. Nike stores.
The shoes are then recycled and used for wheelchair-accessible synthetic sports courts, indoor running tracks, playground and safety surfaces and more.
They have both pick up service and drop off service. There is a limit on the number of books you can donate at one time (2 bags or 2 boxes in my area). Not all areas have pick up service. They will also allow you to set up a monthly pick up This is a great way to keep the volume of stuff in your home under control. Simply set up a donation area in your home and fill up the yellow bag they give you every month.
If you're looking for more, check out JustGive.org. This site provides a great list of places to donate just about anything! Whether you want to donate books, furniture, household goods or clothing, computers, cars, cell phones, pet supplies, eyeglasses - or even your hair - you can find a resource here.
So how are you getting this organized in 2011? And how do you find ways to donate your things? Share your thoughts here!
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