Household Donate

VETS

Phone 1-800-755-8387 Notes Take advantage of this service that will come to your door and pick up items. Only things one man can carry. No appliances or mattresses.

Construction Junction

Address 214 North Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Phone (412) 243-5025 Website http://www.constructionjunction.org/ Notes Since its founding in 1999, Construction Junction has received more than 250,000 items donated by 2,300 individuals and companies. This recycle conscious retailer takes all building supplies and even picks up for contractors from job sites. They take extra tile, drywall, cabinets, carpet window and doors. Check the schedule for days it collects things like paint and batteries. In addition to reusable items, you can donate your time by volunteering to sort, clean, and stock inventory.

Suitcases for Kids

Address P.O. Box 2893, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 Website www.suitcasesforkids.org Notes Donate suitcases for Foster children that often arrive at their new home with belongings in trash bags.

Animal Rescue League

Address 634 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone 412-661-6452 Website www.animalrescue.org Notes The Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania is a shelter housing dogs, cats and small animals. They are always in need of the following items: Towels, Blankets, Food, Litter, Toys, Office Materials, Cages (for small animals), Crates (for dogs).

Lifeway Pregnancy Center

Address Latrobe Notes Lifeway Pregnancy Center is asking for donations of baby items.

Mainstay Life Services

Address 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone 412-321-4625 E-mail info@mainstaylifeservices.org Website www.MainstayLifeServices.org Notes Mainstay Life Services partners with individuals, families, employees, neighbors, donors, and communities to provide high-quality, community-based care for individuals with mental retardation. Mostly household goods are accepted, but call or email for approval.

United Methodist Church

Address Harrison City , PA Phone 412-373-3314

Washington City Mission

Phone 724-222-8530 Notes Dana Daley will take clothes household items and furniture. Pick up arrangements can be made if for larger donations.

Animal Friends

Address 2643 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone 412-566-2103 Website www.animal-friends.org Notes You can donate old towels, blankets and sheets to keep a homeless animal more comfortable while they are waiting to be placed in a permanent home.

Thriftique

Address 7400 Church St , Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone 412-271-0544 Notes They will take or pick up fashion or furniture donations Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 6:00.

Clean the World

Address 400A Pittman St., Orlando, FL 32801 Phone 407-574-8353 Fax 732-847-5446 E-mail info@cleantheworld.org Website http://cleantheworld.org/ Notes In North America, hotels discard millions of pounds of soap and shampoo daily. Meanwhile, impoverished people are suffering and dying from contagious diseases that can be prevented with consistent hand washing. Clean the World takes donations of excess soap and gives it to those who need it.

iLoveSchools.com

Address Local Schools Website http://www.iloveschools.com/ Notes You can type your zip code into their website and find schools near you that need paper, pencils, markers, notebooks, furniture, books, backpacks, video cameras, fans, space heaters, and more. Help cut down the average $500 teachers have to spend out of their pockets each year to pay for these supplies.

Freecycle

Website http://www.freecycle.org/ Notes This organization is an "eight-million-strong worldwide gifting movement." They reduce waste by allowing people to offer trash-bound items to people in their communities who want them. The possibilities are nearly endless - bikes, coffee tables, moving boxes, appliances, birthday party decor, and more. All items must be free and appropriate for all ages. You can type your city into their website and join a community of freecyclers near you.