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Places to donate gently-used goods ANYTHING RICHMOND FREECYCLE No store front; offer any item (as long as it's legal and ethical) for free through www.freecycle.org then choose from the responses to whom you'd like your item to go and they'll pick it up at your home or another place of your choosing
CRAIGSLIST Per Wikipedia, “Craigslist is a centralized network of online urban communities, featuring free classified advertisements (with employment, housing, personals, for sale/wanted, services, community, events, gigs and resumes categories) and forums sorted by various topics”. Donate or sell just about anything at www.richmond.craigslist.org
BOOKS Donate to a school or church book sale, local library
CELL PHONES CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS This organization collects cell phones and sends them to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to U.S. troops stationed overseas. At www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com, you can print out a prepaid shipping label and donate your phone for free!
CENTRAL VIRGINIA CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIATION Cell phones are restored and given to victims of domestic violence so they can call 911 if needed - drop off at any Chesterfield County police facility or fire station except the Enon and Philips volunteer station
EYEGLASSES LENS CRAFTERS / LIONS CLUB Drop off eyeglasses in donation bin at any Lens Crafters store; see www.givethegiftofsight.com for details
FOOD ITEMS FREEDOM HOUSE - 1201 Hull Street, Richmond 23224 233-4064 Household items for people transitioning to independence; also drop off food items for the Meals program at 302 W. Canal Street; call for details; visit www.freedomhouserichmond.org
CENTRAL VIRGINIA FOOD BANK - 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond 23220 521-2500 Accepts food, household, and personal care products from 8:00 to 4:00 Monday thru Friday; also a drop box is located at the front entrance for the deposit of non-perishable food items at any time of day or night; see www.cvfb.org for details
LOCAL CHURCHES Many local churches collect non-perishable food items and unopened personal care products for the needy - call to find out what types of items are needed and where to drop items off
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS CENTRAL VIRGINIA FOOD BANK - 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond 23220 521-2500 Accepts food and household & unopened personal care products from 8:00 to 4:00 Monday thru Friday; also a drop box is located at the front entrance for the deposit of non-perishable food items at any time of day or night; see www.cvfb.org for more information
LOCAL CHURCHES Many local churches collect non-perishable food items and unopened personal care products for the needy - call to find out what types of items are needed and where to drop items off
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES Accepts household goods, clothing, and unopened (new) toiletries to help refugees settle into a home; see www.risva.org for details
CLOTHING COATS FOR KIDS / PURITAN CLEANERS - 355-5726 Take children's' coats to any area Puritan Cleaners between mid-October and January; see www.puritancleaners.com for details
THE CLOTHES RACK / RICHMOND JR. LEAGUE - 2618 W. Cary St., Richmond 23220 Clothing and household goods; see www.jlrichmond.org for details
FAN TASTIC THRIFT - 1914 W Main St., Richmond 23220 358-7164 Clothing, furniture, household goods, and electronics
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Clothing, furniture, and household goods; see www.goodwillrichmond.org for store and drop-off locations
SALVATION ARMY Furniture, household goods, sports equipment, electronics, and clothing; pick-up is available; see www.satruck.com for pickup information, collection and store locations, and item valuation guide
LOCAL CHURCHES Many local churches hold periodic yard sales. Call your favorite local church to find out whether they have storage for donated items, or whether items must be brought in within a certain time of the sale
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES - Accepts household goods, clothing, and unopened (new) toiletries to help refugees settle into a home; see www.risva.org for details
HOUSEHOLD GOODS Donate art and craft supplies that are in good condition to a school or a children's museum
Donate fabric to the Richmond Quilter's Guild for charity quilts (see www.richmondquiltguild.com for contact information)
Return rubberbands from newspapers to your carrier for re-use
Return wire hangers to your dry cleaners for re-use
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - 6512 W Broad St, Richmond 288-6804 Run by St. Mary's Hospital to benefit uninsured patients
DIVERSITY THRIFT - 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, 23220 353-8890 near the Richmond SPCA and the Food Bank - drop off furniture and household goods or arrange for pickup of furniture and large loads; see http://www.diversitythrift.org/ for more information
FAN TASTIC THRIFT - 1914 W Main St., Richmond 23220 358-7164 Clothing, furniture, household goods, and electronics
FREEDOM HOUSE - 1201 Hull Street, Richmond 23224 233-4064 Household items for people transitioning to independence; also drop off food items for the Meals program at 302 W. Canal Street; call for details; visit www.freedomhouserichmond.org for more information
RICHMOND ANIMAL LEAGUE - 11401 International Drive, Richmond 23236 379-0046 A non-euthanizing shelter - donate towels, blankets, rugs, dog and cat food and toys, grooming supplies and equipment; call for their current "wish list"; see www.ral.org for more information
RICHMOND SPCA - 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond 23220 643-6785 Towels, blankets, rugs, dog and cat food and toys, grooming supplies and equipment; see www.richmondspca.org for their current "wish list"
ST. JOSEPH'S VILLA / THE FLAGLER HOME - 8000 Brook Road, Richmond 23226 553-3200 Household goods; pickup is available; call for drop-off hours; see www.neverstopbelieving.org for details
THE CLOTHES RACK / RICHMOND JR. LEAGUE - 2618 W. Cary St., Richmond 23220 358-4693 Clothing and household goods; see www.jlrichmond.org for details
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES Clothing, furniture, and household goods; see www.goodwillrichmond.org for store and drop-off locations
SALVATION ARMY Furniture, household goods, sports equipment, electronics, and clothing; pick-up is available; see www.satruck.com for pickup information, collection and store locations, and item valuation guide
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES - Accepts household goods, clothing, and unopened (new) toiletries to help refugees settle into a home; see www.risva.org for details
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