Editing your things down can be hard, but sometimes figuring where to bring the things you'd like to pass along to someone else can be even harder. I hope this helps! Some of these are for NYC drop off only, but those with (*) are be sent to from anywhere in the country. Remember, bolded text is a link.
BABY/CHILDREN'S ITEMS
Baby Buggy, a 501 c 3 Accredited Charity founded in 2001, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing New York City's families in need with essential equipment, clothing, and products for their infants and young children.
CLOTHING/TOYS/FURNITURE
Founded in 1998, Room to Grow is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development.
GAMES/BOOKS/VIDEOS
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
BOOKS
SPECIALTY BOOKS FOR BUSINESS TRAINING
The Hope Program helps New Yorkers transcend the root causes of poverty by preparing them to find, keep, and grow careers. We blend vocational, educational, and social services with a lifelong commitment to a person's success.
DESIGN, COOKBOOKS, FICTION AND NON-FICTION, ETC
Housing Works is renowned for addressing the needs of people living with AIDS by offering a comprehensive array of health, housing, AIDS prevention, legal and case management services, we help our clients to empower themselves and actively manage their HIV.
TEXTBOOKS AND JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE
The Corporation for National and Community Service provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to volunteer and help meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other critical areas.
CLOTHING
ATHLETIC SHOES
Your worn-out athletic shoes can live on in something new: a track, basketball court, or a playground.
BRAS
The Bosom Buddy Program is a a textile recycling company, specializing in recycling bras and providing deserving women in our communities who are facing challenges with a basic lingerie staple.
PROM DRESSES AND ACCESSORIES
DonateMyDress.org is the first national campaign to encourage girls to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to those who cannot afford them for prom, sweet 16, quinceañera or formals.
Operation PROM was originally established to help low-income students attend their proms
by providing free prom dresses and tuxedo rentals.
Operation Fairy Dust was created in 2002 to provide NYC high school girls in need, with formal prom dresses, cosmetics, and accessories.
BUSINESS APPROPRIATE ATTIRE
Founded in New York City in 1997, Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help our clients find jobs and remain employed.
THEATRICAL COSTUMES/PERIOD CLOTHING
Contact Jim Crochet at jimc@tdf.org for details
Theatre Development Fund, a not-for-profit organization, was created with the conviction that the live theatrical arts afford a unique expression of the human condition that must be sustained and nurtured. TDF’s twofold mission is to identify and provide support, including financial assistance, to theatrical works of artistic merit, and to encourage and enable diverse audiences to attend live theatre and dance in all their venues.
MISC CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, JEWELRY
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Goodwill Industries International enhances the dignity and quality of life of individuals, families and communities by eliminating barriers to opportunity and helping people in need reach their fullest potential through the power of work.
All proceeds support the creation and design of costumes for new productions at New York City Opera.
FURNITURE/ART/HOUSEWARES
Founded in 1983, the Partnership for the Homeless is committed to building a just and equitable society and creating lasting community change through solution-oriented programs and policy initiatives that eliminate the root causes of homelessness.
FOOD (canned, non-perishable)
The Food Bank solicits, warehouses and distributes food to more than 1,000 food pantries, soup kitchens and other food assistance programs throughout the five boroughs. These programs, in turn, prepare balanced, nutritious meals for people who don't have enough money or resources for one of life's most basic necessities: food.
LARGE ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCES/BUILDING MATERIALS
Build It Green! NYC, is New York City's only non-profit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials. Our warehouse has everything from panel doors to high end refrigerators and shutters to movie props. Our mission is to keep these materials out of the landfill, while offering deep discounts on their resale.
PRESCRIPTION GLASSES/HEARING AIDS
*Most eye glass stores take glasses for various redistribution programs. Simply go into your local store and ask.
Eyeglasses in good condition are sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distribution to the poor in developing nations. Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry and giftware are used to purchase new eyeglasses for poor U.S. residents.
SHEETS/BEDDING/TOWELS + PET FOOD/TOYS/CRATES ETC
*Most local veterinarian's office or animal shelters accept these things that would otherwise not be accepted. Ask you local place if they do.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Materials for the Arts, NYC helps artists realize their visions, provides students with a richer educational experience, and furnishes businesses with a simple and efficient way to enhance the cultural life of their city while promoting environmental awareness and reuse.
Sport Gift is focused on providing sports to underprivileged children throughout the world and promoting sports related community service among our youth.
