I have some pretty decent furniture to donate, mostly bedroom stuff

[MANative]

Can anyone recommend a charity that supports progressive values rather than something like Salvation Army?

[Lochloosa]

1. I give my stuff away on Craigslist.

Ask a few questions about need and you'll find someone that really needs it.

[MANative]

2. Thanks - hadn't thought of that at all!

[RKP5637]

6. Yep, that works well. I've done that several times. The people that came were

legitimate and really needed the stuff.

[lunasun]

3. I'm in a big city so I don't know if this is near you but worldwide

https://www.freecycle.org
Sometimes I will meet the person some times I just leave stuff at the door for pick up
Same the other way

[MANative]

8. Just searched, and there is a site for my city. Thanks!

[lunasun]

10. Easy and you can set up a time acceptable to your schedule " everything online and you will

see terms include no reselling . make sure you post at the site or remove, when it's been taken . Only one no show in my experience

[jberryhill]

16. Ive used freecycle as well

They come. Stuff goes.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. Does your town have a resale shop that supports battered women or

homeless people? I donate eveverything to 2 such shops here.

[MANative]

9. The only one I'm aware of is connected to Salvation Army, but I'll do a little homework. Thanks!

[FM123]

5. I donate to "Out of the Closet", it helps to provide HIV medicine to folks in the community

But, I am not sure that they are in all states.

[MANative]

12. Closest one is 60+ miles away. Great idea, might be challenging logistically. I'll call them to see.

[edhopper]

7. Check Habitat for Humanity

[we can do it]

11. I second this.

[MANative]

13. Really like this idea! My sister suggested this about ten minutes ago, too!

[left-of-center2012]

17. I got turned off on Habitat for Humanity

Maybe I was expecting too much?

I'm 71, disabled, have no transportation.
Saw a sofa they had that I wanted to buy.

They said they'd deliver it to me (2 miles) for $100 delivery fee,
but would only leave it at the entrance to my building.

I live on the 3rd floor, accessible by elevator.

I had to go elsewhere.

[edhopper]

20. That might be due to the insurance the have

I live in a co-op and this problem with deliveries comes up.

[CountAllVotes]

14. Try posting on nextdoor.com

It is a network sort of thing. You interact w/people that live "next door" to you more or less.

I donated a bunch of stuff to a senior resource center. They came and got the stuff but this was a # of years ago.

[janterry]

15. Call your local shelter or

food bank or something like that. They have case managers who are often ready to move someone into a new apartment and need furniture.

I've gotten things off freecycle and craigslist. Sometimes, the folks that really frequent those lists are resellers. (They need a living, too .

But if you connect with a case manager they probably have places to call/or are aware of immediate needs. Especially at this time of year (there's a big push to get people housed).

[crazycatlady]

18. Do you have a college nearby?

New grads (and people moving from dorm to apartment) would appreciate your stuff.

[samnsara]

19. habitat for humanity?