Important: Please report inappropriate ads by sending a message to . Please include the Posting ID located in the header of each ad. (Photo by Flickr user Mike Mozart, used under a Creative Commons license) So you call up a homeless shelter to arrange a great big donation for one of the many people who must be moving to permanent housing. That happens all the time, right? But no — shelters aren’t taking your stuff. Some people get indignant — “It’s in such great condition!” Others gracefully accept being told, “No.” I manage in-kind donations at a large homeless shelter and supportive-housing organization, and here is the deal: We probably don’t have room to store all the donations we receive. If we accepted all the more- and lesser-used appliances, furniture, linens and dishes — “for when people move out” — we wouldn’t have room for all the hygiene products and gently used clothing and shoes we need in stock for residents’ everyday wear and professional attire for interviews and appointments.

In reality, so many organizations and advocacy groups already help furnish the apartments of veterans and those re-entering independent living — often with brand-new items provided by corporations with tax incentives to give. When it comes time, there are two helpful ways to get rid of your stuff. It’s important to give to the homeless, but consider this:Toilet Tank Repair Kit Reviews A recent survey suggests that 63 percent of Americans are one paycheck away from homelessness. Vacuum Cleaner Running Over CordEvery day, you share a sidewalk, elevator or bus with hundreds of people who could be $200 away from an eviction notice.Better Homes And Gardens House Plans 1990s  — a forum for offering and soliciting unwanted stuff — from families who need a microwave, or toys or a bed for their kids, and from individuals who want to give away a couch, a toaster, or bicycle.

When I moved to Philadelphia in 2014, I had no job, no safety net of friends and family, and only a few hundred dollars to my name. I found an unfurnished apartment I could rent by the month, and I started looking for work. I slept on the floor for a while. If it hadn’t been for the strong culture of reuse in Philadelphia, I would not have been able to afford dishes AND food. I went to a secondhand store and spent a grand total of $20 on all the kitchen things I needed. Now that my position in life is improved, I find myself with lots of things I no longer need. I don’t even think twice about donating them to the secondhand store. I know there are lots of people who rely on second-hand stores and services like Freecycle to live. In a thrift shop, my unwanted things can make it a little easier for a struggling family to make ends meet. Your unwanted stuff could help a person start over from nothing. It is more impactful to contribute to a culture in your city that prevents deep poverty.

You may not get the feeling you’re saving the homeless, but you’re helping to build a better city with a stronger middle class.Buy More Save More! Labor Day Event Sale! Hurry in for Incredible Labor Day Mattress Savings! Transform Your Space with New Flooring Browse Show Your Personality with Unique Home Accents Browse Treat Yourself to a Luxurious Bedroom Set Browse Craftmaster L1271 Leather Sectional Simply Amish MaRyan Dining Artisan Home Furniture IFD866 Parotta Dining Set Freed’s Furnishings has been a proud provider of home furnishings, flooring, and interior design services in the Rapid City, SD, area for over 90 years. We offer a wide selection of living room, dining room, bedroom, home entertainment, and office furniture. In addition, Freed's offers a variety of flooring including hardwood, LVT, ceramic tile, carpet, area rugs, and specialty flooring. Our interior design department is able to help you tie everything together for your residential or commercial project, creating the perfect space.

We hope to see you at our Rapid City furniture location soon! What We Buy - Baby Gear What We Buy - Toys Bring in your gently used kids’ clothing, toys, shoes and baby gear. We pay on the spot for items accepted. We buy all seasons, all day, every day. We carry a great selection of gently used kids’ stuff, all at up to 70% off retail prices. Shop our great selection of kids’ clothing, shoes, toys, and gear and save big! Keep coming back to us as your kids continue to grow. We buy all seasons, all day, every day, so our inventory is always changing. Sell the items your kids have outgrown for money on the spot and buy the stuff they need now at up to 70% off retail prices—it’s like creating your own discount! About Once Upon A Child We know you want the best for your family: quality, value, and kids' stuff that is safe. Once Upon A Child buys and sells gently used kids' clothing, shoes, toys and baby gear offering you the opportunity to recycle your children's nearly new items and get paid on the spot.

You can rest assured that products found in your neighborhood store meet current safety standards and have not been recalled. Check out what we're looking to buy, visit your nearest location, and turn those items into cash or trade them in for things you need now! Did you know that Once Upon A Child is the largest kids resale franchise in North America and that all of our stores are individually owned and operated? In fact, we out number our closest franchise competitor 3 to 1! Most of our franchisees are moms or dads who were customers first and have now made a career bringing this unique retail store to their community. There are lots of markets available for this recession-proof business opportunity. Tristen J., From Orland Park, IL Found this gorgeous dress at the Orland Park location and I just love it! It looked brand new when we bought it!Make play time fun with these 5 ways to check safety of used kids’ toys!Appliance RepairComputer & Tablet SetupTV/Home Theater SetupWiFi/Networking SetupCar/GPS SetupTechnology ConsultationChat with an AgentSchedule a serviceTrack your repairDetermine the value of your Trade-InFor eligibility and details, please see our FAQsVisit Our Facebook PageView More On Our TwitterLocal PromotionsiPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusPre-OrderDiscover Top DealsSee the DealsSLOW COMPUTER?

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