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DONATE GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Ensure all donated item are in good condition—no rips, stains, broken parts or missing pieces. Electronics and appliances must be in working condition, unless otherwise stated by individual charitable organization.
• For donated items, fair market value is assigned by donor. Charitable organization will provide a form to be filled out and filed by donor for an itemized tax deduction.
• Federal law prohibits the donation of mattresses or box springs, stuffed animals, cribs or car seats. Hazardous materials and firearms are also prohibited.

Book Culture
536 West 112th St.
New York, NY 10025
212.865.1588
www.bookculture.com
*Accepts book donations during store hours.

Housing Works Used Book Café
126 Crosby Street New York, NY 10012
212.334.3324
Donate to Housing Works Book Cafe
*Accepts new or good condition books, CDs, DVDs and LPs during store hours.

New York Cares – Literacy Projects
65 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212.228.5000
www.nycares.org
*Coordinates book donation to schools and non-profits.
*Contact info@nycares.org to pre-arrange drop-off or pick-up.

Operation Paperback
641.715.3900 Ext. 137267
information@operationpaperback.org
www.operationpaperback.org 
*Collects gently used books and sends them veterans and military families.
*Register online as a volunteer shipper to receive instructions to ship books.

Cell Phones for Soldiers
(678) 580-1976 5665
North Commerce Court
Alpharetta, GA 30004
www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Find a Drop-off Location
*Accepts smartphones and tablets at drop-off sites or via mail to address above.

Verizon HopeLine
Donate to Verizon HopeLine and help prevent domestic violence 
*Collects phones, chargers, and accessories in any condition.
*Donations benefit victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
*Visit the company website for locations and hours.

GOOD+ Foundation
306 West 37th Street,
8th Floor New York, NY
212.736.1777
Give goods to the GOOD+ Foundation
*New and gently used clothing and gear for infants and children age newborn–14.
*Visit organization's website for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

Delivering Good
212.279.5493 Ext. 210
carla@donateproduct.com
www.delivering-good.org 
*Accepts NEW children's apparel, shoes, linens, cribs, gear, toys, and books.
*Visit organization's website for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

Ronald McDonald House
405 East 73rd Street
New York, NY 10021
212.639.0100
info@rmh-newyork.org
www.rmh-newyork.org
*Accepts NEW children's clothing, arts & craft supplies, and toy donations.
*Drop-offs accepted at locations listed above. Pick-ups available in Manhattan.

Room to Grow
7 W 30th Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
212.620.7800
Donate baby items to Room to Grow
*Accepts new and gently used children's clothing (up to size 5T), strollers and toys.
*Visit organization's website for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items.

Bowery Mission
227 Bowery
New York, NY 10002
212.674.3456
Donate to the Bowery Mission
*Accepts new and gently used men's and women's clothing.
*Drop-offs accepted anytime, 24/7.

Career Gear
125 Maiden Lane, #3B 
New York, NY 10038
212.577.6190
www.careergear.org
*Accepts new or gently worn MEN'S business professional clothing.
*Donations can be dropped off on 1st Tuesday of the month, 8am-6pm.

City Opera Thrift Shop
222 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010
212.684.5344
Donate to support the arts
*Accepts women's and men's fashion and accessories.
*Pick-up available in all boroughs, scheduled a week in advance.

Dress for Success
www.dressforsuccess.org
*Accepts WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL interview attire, suit, shoes, and accessories.
*Drop-off accepted at multiple NYC locations select days and times each month.

Goodwill
www.goodwill.org
*Accepts men's, women's and children's clothes at all NYC/NJ store locations.

Housing Works
www.housingworks.org
*Accepts designer clothing and accessories at all NYC store locations.

Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org
*Accepts men's, women's and children's clothes at all NYC store locations.

Computers with Causes
888.228.7320
www.computerswithcauses.org
Fill out an online submission form to donate
*Accepts new and old computers, laptops, and computer equipment.
*Donations benefit local and national charitable causes.

Funding Factory
2101 West 12 Street
Erie, PA 16505
888.883.8237
www.fundingfactory.com
*Accepts toners and inkjet cartridges. Enroll online to print a shipping label.
*Fundraising program available to benefit local schools and community causes.

Goodwill Industries
www.goodwill.org
Donate to the Goodwill+Dell Reconnect Program
*Accepts computers/laptops, consoles, electronic devices and accessories in all conditions.
*Benefits job programs and career services, locally and nationwide.
*Drop-offs accepted at all NYC/NJ store locations.

Build it Green NYC
Build it Green
*Accepts construction materials, doors, windows, hardware, lighting, lumber, and paint.
*Drop-offs accepted 10am-6pm, 7 days a week at Brooklyn location.
*Pick-up available for larger donations. Contact donate@bigreuse.org to schedule.

Habitat for Humanity/Restore
62-01 Northern Blvd.
Queens, NY 11377
212.991.4000 Ext. 351
Habitats for Humanity
*Accepts construction materials, lumber, kitchen and bathroom accessories, paint, tools.
*Drop-offs accepted at Restore location, Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm.
*Pick-up available for larger donations.

LensCrafters
877.753.6727
www.lenscrafters.com
*Accepts eyeglasses at all LensCrafters store locations.

Lions Club/Recycle for Sight
Lions Club International Headquarters
Attention: Receiving Department
300 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Lions Club Resources
*Accepts eyeglasses and hearing aids at local Lions Club, or mailed to address above.

Center for Hearing and Communication
50 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10004
917.305.7927
www.chchearing.org
*Accepts hearing aids. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or mailed to address above.

Angel Street Thrift Shop
118 W 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
212.229.0546
Donate to Angel Street Thrift Shop
*Accepts select furniture, housewares, and decor.
*For larger donations, schedule pick-up 1-2 weeks in advance.

Goodwill
www.goodwill.org
*Accepts furniture, housewares, and décor at all NYC/NJ store locations.

Housing Works
www.housingworks.org
*Accepts select housewares and décor all NYC store locations.
*Furniture donations contact 17th Street location to schedule drop-off.

Salvation Army
www.salvationarmy.org
*Accepts small furniture, housewares, and décor at all NYC store locations.
*Large furniture accepted at warehouse location, only: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm.

Renovation Angel
973.461.2339
Mary Mendez
mary@renovationangel.org
www.renovationangel.org
*Premier donation program for a luxury kitchen, showroom display, and renovation items.

ASPCA
424 East 92nd Street
New York, NY 10128
212.876.7700 Ext. 4126
www.aspca.org
Donate to the ASPCA and Help Animals
*Accepts old towels, sheets, bath mats, throw rugs, and quilts for use in animal shelters.
*Donations can be dropped off 7 days a week at NYC address listed above.

Bideawee
410 East 38th Street
New York, NY 10016
212.532.6395
www.bideawee.org
*Accepts clean towels, sheets, old bedding, pet carriers, unopened food, treats, pet toys.

Aid for Aids
515 Greenwich Street #506
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212.337.8043
Fax: 212.337.8045
www.aidforaids.org
*Accepts non-expired HIV medications.
*Visit organization web page for accepted medications and requirements.

MedShare
701 Penhorn Avenue
Secaucus, NJ 07094
201.866.6090
www.medshare.org
*Accepts medication, medical supplies and equipment, and biomedical devices.
*Visit organization website for complete list of supplies and requirements.

Costume Collection
34-12 36th Street, Lower Level Suite 1
Astoria, NY 11106
212.989.5855
Joanne Haas
costume@tdf.org
www.tdf.org
Donate to the TDF Costume Collection
*Accepts costumes, contemporary and vintage clothing donations, by appointment.
*Does not accept stage props.

Materials for the Arts
33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-729-2065
Donate to Material for the Arts
*Accepts art books, fabric, props, paint, frames, craft supplies, furniture, electronics.
*Donations can be dropped off select day/times. Larger donations may qualify for pick up.

American Lung Association
800.586.4872
Donate your vehicle to the American Lung Association
*Accepts donations of cars, and will arrange pickup at no cost to the donor.

National Kidney Foundation
800.622.9010
Donate a Car to the National Kidney Foundation
*Accepts donations of cars, and will arrange pickup at no cost to the donor.

Wheels For Wishes (Make a Wish Foundation)
40 Wall Street, 28th Floor
New York, NY 10005
877.431.9474
www.wheelsforwishes.org
*Accepts vehicle donations and will arrange pickup at no cost to the donor.