INC NEWS - Bulky, unwanted & new items alternatives to pick up - groups that accept

[Laura Drey]

My preference is for things to be reused instead of being thrown out. I am
familiar with and/or have heard good things from people I respect about
Genesis Home, Housing for New Hope, Durham Community Land Trustees, Urban
Ministers of Durham, Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network and TROSA. Note
this list was last updated in January.

Donating Unwanted Items (including furniture and appliances) and Stores that
Resell Items as Fundraisers for Non-profit Organizations
 
This list gives a brief description of non-profit groups¹ purposes that
accept used things and new basic necessities (including their high priority
needs.) It may be possible to receive a tax deduction for your in-kind
donations. 

Durham Animal Protective Society (APS) 560-0640
2117 E. Club Blvd. 
APS is dedicated to protecting and providing shelter for all animals.
Educates the public about the humane care and treatment of animals, promote
spay/neuter and encourage the adoption of homeless animals.
Desires: bedding, old towels, blankets, leashes, collars, crates/carriers,
cleaning supplies, pet food, flea/tick preventatives (Frontline or
Advantage) and toys.
Here are a couple of links to the complete list of how to help:
Wish List - APS of Durham <http://www.apsofdurham.org/help/wishlist.html>
Other Ways to Help - APS of Durham
<http://www.apsofdurham.org/help/other.html>

Durham Community Land Trustees  (DCLT)  490-0063
1208 W Chapel Hill St.
Affordable housing and neighborhood-friendly economic development. DCLT¹s
current projects mostly consist of new constructions built under a green
building initiative. The Land Trust¹s property portfolio includes
homeownership, special needs rental housing, tax-credit rental housing, and
commercial properties. DCLT¹s primary target area is Durham¹s West End,
Burch Avenue and Lyon Park neighborhoods.
Desires:  appliances, tools, home and office furnishings, and building
materials. Call first for office to evaluate condition.
www.dclt.org <http://www.dclt.org>    www.dclt.org/contact_us.htm
<http://www.dclt.org/contact_us.htm>

Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network 682-2846
1216 N Roxboro St  
Homeless shelter for families. Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network
addresses the needs of homeless families by mobilizing churches, synagogues,
and people of faith to help families move toward residential stability.
Desires:  laundry detergent, diapers, small kitchen utensils, household
items and paper products.
www.dihn.org <http://www.dihn.org>
 
Durham County Library   560-0150
300 N. Roxboro Street
The Friends of Durham County Library provides volunteer and financial
support for library programs, services and equipment for Durham County
libraries. Friends collects books, audio books, CDs and videos year round
for its book sales that are held three times a year.
www.durhamcountylibrary.org/about/sale.php
<http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org/about/sale.php>

Genesis Home 683-5878 extension 22
300 N Queen  
Genesis Home works to end homelessness for families with children, and for
young people, by providing shelter and teaching the life skills that foster
independence. Since 1989, the agency has provided a safe, stable place where
families can come together, rebuild their lives, and prepare for permanent
housing in the community.
Desires:  household cleaning items, linens, personal hygiene items, kitchen
utensils, cookware, larger appliances, mattresses, furniture, and
educational games and toys. NO clothing. Gift cards to Kroger and Target
Call first to be sure they can use what you would like to donate and are
available to receive drop offs.  As of October 2007 the group had enough
books.
www.genesishome.org <http://www.genesishome.org>
 
Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina
Store   4318 Garrett Rd.  493-1182 (pick up for furniture)
Store   5267 N. Roxboro Rd.  479-1141
Provides an environment for people to improve quality of their lives through
employment and learning opportunities with a focus on people with
disabilities. Donations to the Foundation are value priced and made
available for sale at the stores which are operated by Goodwill Industries
of Eastern North Carolina, Inc.
Desires: gently used furniture, clothing, and household items --- anything
EXCEPT large appliances, mattresses, computers or monitors, exercise
equipment, building supplies or vehicles. Pick up service available.
www.goodwillenc.org <http://www.goodwillenc.org>      www.gcflearnfree.org
<http://www.gcflearnfree.org>   (free computer classes)
www.gcfcommunityfoundation.org <http://www.gcfcommunityfoundation.org>
www.gcfaprendagratis.org <http://www.gcfaprendagratis.org>
www.goodwillenc.org/retail.html <http://www.goodwillenc.org/retail.html>
 
Habitat Hand-Me-UPS Store  403-8668
3710 Shannon Rd. (next to the Post Office) (Durham)
Habitat for Humanity International is a Christian organization and welcomes
volunteers from all faiths who are committed to Habitat's goal of
eliminating poverty housing.  A thrift store benefiting Habitat for Humanity
in Durham and Orange counties.
The thrift store sells gently used furniture, appliances that are in working
order and household goods.  Pick up service available.
Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM
www.habitathandmeups.org <http://www.habitathandmeups.org>
www.durhamhabitat.org/about_us/news.php?ID=64
<http://www.durhamhabitat.org/about_us/news.php?ID=64>
 
Housing for New Hope  824-5148   682-3777   680-0371
Housing for New Hope works to prevent and end homelessness ONE VALUABLE
PERSON AT A TIME.  Housing for New Hope encourage and assist homeless people
and other persons in crisis to move toward lives marked by increased levels
of stability, dignity, hope, and independence. Housing for New Hope provides
a unique continuum of care for the most needy of Durham's citizens through
outreach and crisis assistance, transitional housing, and permanent housing..
Desires: blankets, clothes (especially underclothes, lingerie, extra large
thermal wear, gowns,) towels, washing detergent, toiletries, clothes hampers
and sometimes mattresses. Call first to be sure they can use what you would
like to donate. Pick up service available.
www.housingfornewhope.org/ <http://www.housingfornewhope.org/>
 
John Avery Boys & Girls Club
Administrative Office 511 Grant Street   687-4517
808 East Pettigrew St. Durham 688-7315
416 Walton Street Durham  687-4517
1024-F Sherwood Drive Durham 383-1468
The mission of the John Avery Boys & Girls Club is to enable all young
people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as
productive, responsible and caring citizens. The club is a membership
organization. Fees are kept low to allow all youth to participate. Annual
membership dues are $10.00 per youth.
Programs <http://johnavery.org/programs.html> are offered after school and
during the summer with various fun and educational activities.
http://johnavery.org
 
Pennies for Change Thrift Store  489-2681
1826 Chapel Hill Rd.
Re-sale store run by the Durham Crisis Response Center.  The shop also
donates items to victims of domestic & sexual assault.
Desires:  cell phones (in working condition,) electronics, CDs, jewelry,
linens, dishes, house wares, small furniture, art, lamps, paper products and
clothes. Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM ­ 5 PM.
www.durhamresponse.org <http://www.durhamresponse.org>

Salvation Army Family Store 477-5457
124 Latta Rd  
A store that benefits the Christian worldwide social service organization
with food drive and toys for tots programs. ³We help everywhere we can and
at every disaster with food and clothing.²
Desires: clothing, shoes, house wares, furniture, large appliances, books,
small electronics, canned goods and mattresses and box springs in good
condition. Pick up service available.
www.salvationarmysouth.org/NC.htm <http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/NC.htm>

Threshold Clubhouse 682-4124
609 Gary St 
Threshold helps adults in Durham with severe mental illness change their
lives.  Their rehabilitation program provides employment, education,
socialization and recreation opportunities.
Desires: adult clothes, kitchenware, linens and books. (Call first to see if
need furniture.)
www.thresholdclubhouse.org/ <http://www.thresholdclubhouse.org/>
 
Thrift World  490-1444
Shoppes at Lakewood 2000 Chapel Hill Rd.
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is a national organization serving the
needs of veterans of the Vietnam, Gulf, and Iraq Wars.
Thrift World is a private company and contracts with Vietnam Veteran¹s of
America to run a shop.
Desires:  Clothes, household items, furniture, small appliances, bedding
(mattresses & linen,) antiques and jewelry. Pick up service available.
www.americanwaythriftstores.com/ <http://www.americanwaythriftstores.com/>
 
Triangle Freecycle 
The goal of Freecycle is to build a gifting/recycling movement that reduces
waste, saves precious resources and eases the burden on our landfills, while
enabling our members to benefit from the strength of the greater community.
Durham North Carolina is open to local individuals who want to recycle that
special item rather than throw it away. Whether you're looking to discard or
acquire an item, Freecycle(tm)Durham NC is the way to do it, as long as it's
FREE --- No selling, bartering, trading or borrowing.  No posts for money,
tickets, coupons, firearms, alcohol, adult materials or medications (Rx or
over the counter). The understanding is that the taker will pick up.
Frequent emails.  
To sign up for the yahoo e-mail list go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FreecycleDurhamNC/
 
TROSA  419-1059 
1820 James St (organization office)
(store new location) TROSA Furniture & Frame 313 Foster St Durham 682-1495
TROSA is a comprehensive, long-term, residential substance abuse recovery
program located in Durham. TROSA's mission is to assist in changing lives
and increasing law-abiding behavior by providing a self-supporting,
two-year, residential, self-help community serving offenders and substance
abusers at no cost to the individuals.
Desires:  computers w/ Pentium 3 or more, monitors 17² or more, furniture
and appliances in good condition, household items, mattresses and clothes.
Call first to be sure they can use what you would like to donate. Pick up
service available.
www.trosainc.org <http://www.trosainc.org>

Urban Ministers of Durham 682-0538 (extension 27)
412 Liberty St. 
Urban Ministries provides shelter, food, clothing, and supportive services
to homeless, hungry, and other people in need. Operates Community Shelter
(with recovery program for homeless people with addiction illnesses,)
Community Kitchen, Community Pantry and Community Closet. UM Durham has
created a welcoming, caring and compassionate environment where people can
heal, find hope and begin to rebuild their lives.
Desires: towels, personal hygiene products, blankets, folding and/or
stacking chairs, non-perishable food.  (Call first to see if accepting
furniture.) 
http://www.umdurham.org/
 
Women-in-Action Clearinghouse  680-4575
634 Foster St 
Provide informational services and connect people to resources they need
(including emergency needs such as rent, utilities and medicine. Has
mediation program.
Desires: toiletries and clothes.  (Call first to see if need diapers.)
www.durhammediationwia.com <http://www.durhammediationwia.com>
 
Laura Drey 
Revised January 5, 2008
 

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