Some people don’t want to hear it but your house will NEVER have good Feng Shui while there is clutter. And what is clutter you ask? Anything you don’t love dearly or use yearly. For the things that don’t fall into one of these two categories below is a list of organizations around the country that can do good with them.
Appliances
Baby Items
Batteries
Bikes
- Project reCYCLE – Bikes to people who need them around the world.
- Recycle Bicycle (Denver only)
Books
- Better World Books
- Operation Paperback – Send books to troops overseas
- Access Books – Provides books for low income children under 5. (California only)
Building Materials
Bras
Cars
- Habitat for Humanity
- National Public Radio (NPR)
- Donate a Car – Choose the charity of your choice
- St Vincent de Paul
- Salvation Army
- Humane Society
Cell Phones
- Cell Phones for Soldiers – Gives cell phones to troops.
- Medic Mobile – Gives phones to medical professionals in 26 countries.
Coats
Computers
- Globetops.com – Gives computers to people who need them in the US and beyond.
- Human IT – Gives computers to people who need them in the US and beyond.
Clothes
- Green Drop – Benefits the American Red Cross
- Planet Aid
Eye Glasses
Food (Non-perishable)
Furniture
- The Furniture Bank
- GreenDrop
- Salvation Army
- Habitat for Humanity
- Goodwill
- Pick Up Please
- The Arc
- AMVETS
General Household Good, Furniture, Clothes, Etc.
- Salvation Army – Can pick up from your home.
- Habitat for Humanity – Can pick up from your home.
- Pick Up Please – Helps veterans, picks up from your home.
- Denver Rescue Mission (Denver Only)
- Vietnam Veterans of America
- Lutheran Family Services (Denver Only)
- The Arc – Gives household items to children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
- Goodwill
Hazardous Waste
- Most cities and/or counties have centers to drop off hazardous waste. Call yours to determine location, hours and materials they accept.
Hearing Aids
Kids Clothes
- Clothes to Kids Denver (Denver Only)
Medical Supplies
Musical Instruments
Oil
Paint
Pet Food & Supplies
- Colorado Pet Pantry (Colorado Only)
- Denver Dumb Friends League (Denver Only)
Professional Clothes
School Supplies
Shoes
- Soles4Souls – Gives shoes to people around the globe who need them.
- One World Running – Gives shoes to athletes in need.
Toys and Other Children’s Items (up to the age of 12)
Your Talent, Services and Skills
Do you have a favorite place to donate that is not on the list? Email me at linda@happyhousefengshui.com with a link to their website (or their contact info) and I will add them!
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