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6 Local Massachusetts Charities That Offer Donation Pickup
You’re moving out, and you’ve gone through the process of downsizing, organizing, and purging. The only question now is what to do with all that stuff.
If you have items you want to donate to a good cause, you’re in luck. There are dozens of charities in the Wellesley, Needham, Brockton, and Braintree areas that offer pick-up and local moving help for your donated items.
If you want to donate to an organization that does not offer pick-up, contact our residential moving team. In addition to providing moving, packing, and storage services, we can offer local moving help to get your donation items to your charity of choice.
That said, here are a few local charities we recommend:
1. Amvets
Amvets offers critical support to disabled and at-risk American veterans. Amvets caters to veterans who are currently serving, or who have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces from World War II to the present, including those in the National Guard and Reserves.
Amvets accepts charitable donations of clothing, household items, furniture, and shoes. To donate your lightly-used and good-condition items, schedule a free pickup with Amvets.
2. Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s largest donor and volunteer-supported charitable network. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to support the social, emotional, and personal development of kids in America through a partnership with a volunteer “Big Brother” or “Big Sister.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters accepts a wide variety of items, including gently-used clothing, household items, books, DVDs, small toys, and more. View their list of acceptable donation items here, and then schedule your free pickup with your local branch.
3. Family Thrift
Family Thrift Center has a location in Boston, and partners with Vietnam Veterans for America to pick up new and gently used clothing, household items, and furniture. Contact (800) 775-VETS (8387) to get started, or schedule your pickup online.
4. Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity helps people improve and repair their homes and neighborhoods by offering low-cost home goods, advocacy, and volunteers. The organization accepts donations of home goods, building materials, and vehicles. Acceptable items include gently used appliances, furniture, household goods, building materials, and more.
To donate to Habitat for Humanity in the Boston area, visit ReStore’s website. While you can drop off your goods directly, ReStore also offers local moving help for free donation pick-ups for your convenience.
5. The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army accepts donations of furniture, household goods, appliances, clothing, and more. Commonly donated items include clothing, furniture, cars, household goods, and small appliances. View the complete list of acceptable items and schedule your free donation pick-up here.
6. Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a local organization that provides free and low-cost services to the homeless and at-risk populations in our area. The group accepts donations of lightly-used clothing and small household goods. Call 1-800-675-2882 to a drop-off bin in your area, or to schedule a free pick up for your items.
Preparing Your Goods for Donation: 5 Fast Tips
Now that you know where you can donate your goods, let’s talk about how to get them ready. Follow these simple tips:
Giving for Good
Moving creates a lot of cast-offs, and it’s nice to donate them someplace you know they’re going to help someone in need. The organizations above all offer donation pick-up and will happily accept clothing and lightly-used household items.
If you find you need help getting your items to your charity of choice, contact our team for assistance. Our local movers are always happy to help relocate items for a good cause.