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Decluttering with Heart This Holiday Season: A Guide to Donating Your Household Goods

As the holiday season approaches, many people look for ways to give back to the community and support those in need. One meaningful way to do this is by donating gently used clothing, household items, and furniture to local charities. This assists those less fortunate and allows you to declutter your home as you prepare for the new year or are planning to relocate or downsize. Additionally, donating these items can help reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Many organizations offer free pickup services for donations to make the process easier. Here’s a list of reputable charities the team at King Companies has compiled to help you declutter your home while making a positive impact on your community and the planet.

The Salvation Army
A staple in community service, the Salvation Army provides essential services and operates thrift stores that sell donated items to support its programs. It offers free pickup services in many areas! Enter your ZIP code on its website to check availability in your location.

Schedule a Pickup

Habitat for Humanity
Known for building homes for those in need, Habitat for Humanity also runs ReStores that sell donated goods to fund their mission. Many local chapters offer free pickup services for larger furniture and appliances.

Visit Habitat for Humanity

National Veterans Foundation
Providing crisis management, information, and services referrals for U.S. Veterans and their families through the management and operation of the nation’s first vet-to-vet toll-free helpline, the National Veteran’s Foundation offers free pickup services for clothing, household goods, toys, and sporting equipment, small electronics and appliances, books, tools, and small furniture.

Donate Your Items

Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
Through the Pickup Please program, VVA makes donating clothing and household items easy with their free pickup service. Scheduling a pickup is a breeze through their online platform, allowing you to contribute without leaving home.

Schedule a Pickup

AMVETS National Service Foundation
This organization focuses on supporting veterans and provides free pickup in limited areas across the United States for household items and clothing donations. Contact your local AMVETS chapter for more details on how you can contribute this holiday season.

Schedule a Pickup

PickUpMyDonation.com
If you need help deciding which charity to donate to, PickUpMyDonation.com can help! This service connects donors with local charities that need specific items. You can specify what you have available for donation and get matched with a charity that offers pickup services in your area.

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Greendrop
Operating in several states, Greendrop offers donation pickup services for various charitable organizations, including the American Red Cross and Big Brothers Big Sisters. They accept a wide range of items, from clothing to small furniture, making donating to this organization more convenient.

Schedule a Pickup

Donating clothing, furniture, or household goods can bring joy to those in need and contribute to a brighter holiday season for everyone. However, always check with each charity regarding their pickup policies and the items they accept.