I did online research to find the best place to donate assorted goods: clothes (adult and children) furniture, home goods, toys...
I love that this is a family friendly place and I love their high success rate of getting people off the streets and into real housing, not just their homeless shelter. Which is probably why they take ALL SORTS of donations. When you have residents get a fresh start in their own place, they could use the furniture and wall pictures and dishes and vases and stuff. Which makes it different than a normal homeless shelter.
I donate stuff about once a month to either this location or to the Homestead location. (I have put the word out to neighbors and friends that they can drop stuff at my house, even if I'm not home. You'd be amazed how many people just throw stuff away because when they are in the cleaning mood, they want it gone now.)
When I go to drop off, there is great security.
Also, the residents seem to do volunteer hours and come out to help me unload my van and then sort our the donations.
When I go inside for my receipt, I overhear conversations where they are helping residents set up appointments and job interviews.
I am very impressed with this organization. read more