If you are like me it’s the New Year and you haven’t really dealt with clearing up the Christmas/Hannukah mess yet. A great first step is getting rid of gently-used or new things your kids or grandkids can’t use. A key part of that sentence is “gently-used or new.” No one wants your Harry Potter book […]
Category Archives: Giving stuff (like clothes)
Charities Don’t Want Your Broken Crap
Charities don’t want broken crap. We may smile politely and thank you when you drop off stained clothing, broken toys, or your 8 year old computer. That is because we were raised to be polite not because we want it. The City of Toronto says it best “All organizations want working items (unless otherwise specified). […]
Where on earth can you donate gently used medical equipment?
“Hi, my parent has passed away and I have a hospital bed that we bought that was only used for a few weeks. Can I donate it to your charity?” Whether is is a parent, grandparent, or other relative, many of us find we have medical equipment we no longer need. This always breaks my […]