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Products, services and other useful information.


Professional Organizer in NY offers organizing resources to help you get organized and stay organized.

Information can and does change over time. We
do our best to ensure ongoing accuracy, but please feel free to let us know if any of our resource information needs to be updated. We welcome and appreciate your input.

NOTE: Organizing products only help you be organized when used in conjunction with an effective plan and appropriate systems. Contact us for more information about developing a plan and systems custom-designed for your needs.

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Art Object Conservation and Restoration

Caring for art requires special attention; we recommend you contact the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works. Their website has a general introduction to the care of various materials and information
on selecting a conservator. They also provide a free referral service of conservators throughout the United States.



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Art Object Valuation

If you need help determining the value of an art object, you should consult a trained professional art appraiser.



You may also find the following reference publications of use:


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Bricks and Mortar Stores

If you're the type who likes to see and examine before you buy, here are some stores that might be nearby and that sell organizing products.



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Closet Renovation Companies



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Document/Paper Shredding Services


(866) 747-3336

On-site shredding service. Serves all five NYC boroughs, NJ, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties. Ask for owner Dave Nicoletti.


(212) 344-1010 or info@allshredding.com

Provides off-site and on-site shredding services. The cost is less expensive if you deliver to them what you need shredded. Serves the greater NYC area with alliances nationwide. Contact Glen Edelstein.


(866) 997-4733

Provides off-site, mobile and on-site shredding services. Serves NY, CT, Westchester, NJ. Will provide a Document Destruction Certificate. Ask for Mike Milillo or Sean Fredericks.


(888) 747-3396

Serves NYC, NJ, CT, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland counties on 24-48 hour notice.


(800) 899-4766

Compliant destruction of sensitive materials including paper, x-rays, microfiche/film, binders, computer disks, cartridges, videotapes, CDs, and DVDs.


(800) 747-3365 or info@shipnshred.com

Box up paper items to be shredded, ship them via FedEx and Ship'n'Shred will send you a Certificate of Destruction to verify that shredding is complete. They're located in Lakewood, CO with nationwide service. 1-5 boxes @ approx. $30/box.


(718) 369-4900

Provides off-site, mobile and on-site shredding services with Certificates of Destruction. They also hold community shredding events to give individuals the opportunity to have their confidential documents destroyed on site, free of charge. They shred everything from fabric and plastic to electronics and metals, including paper, CDs, videotapes, DVDs and microfiche.


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Donation Valuation Software

Don't just guess what your donations are worth. Maximize your tax savings and accurately value your donations of clothing, toys, games, sporting goods, household items, appliances, etc. Get the biggest possible tax deduction for your charitable item donations and comply with IRS guidelines.



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Free Annual Credit Reports

By law, you are entitled to one free credit report a year from each of the three major credit-reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. I strongly recommend monitoring your credit history throughout the year by ordering one report from a different reporting agency every four months. Write the dates on your yearly calendar or planner so that you don't forget when to request them. Transfer the dates whenever you get a new calendar or planner. Look at each report carefully and take the time to verify that every item listed there belongs to you and the information reported is accurate. Report any problems immediately.



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"Green" (Environmentally Friendly) Resources

The truth is that everything single thing we do every day has an impact on the planet for good or bad, but making simple choices can lead to meaningful, environmentally friendly results. Here are some ways to help you embrace a greener, environmentally responsible lifestyle.


GENTLY USED GOODS

NYC Stuff Exchange is a quick and simple way for NYC residents to search for places in their neighborhood and throughout the city where they can donate, sell, buy, rent or repair different types of gently used goods. The goal of the NYC Stuff Exchange is to help lessen the City’s waste by encouraging the reuse of materials that might otherwise be discarded as trash.



CLOTHING AND TEXTILE RECYCLING

New Yorkers throw away over 193,000 tons of reusable and recyclable textiles every year, despite the fact that textiles are 100% recyclable. This represents almost 6% of NYC’s residential waste and costs the City tens of millions of dollars. To help combat this yearly waste, the Council on the Environment of New York City (CENYC) collects used textile materials for recycling, reducing NYC’s waste disposal costs. Materials are sorted into different grades including usable/non-usable, cotton scrap, cotton blend scrap and synthetics. These commodities are then sold for reuse or to recycling markets that turn materials into wiping rags, fiber for car seats and insulation.

Clear your closets and bring your unwanted textile materials (clean clothing, hats, coats, jackets, shoes, boots, handbags, belts, towels, bedding and linens) so they can be reused or recycled.

Brooklyn:
- Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket: Saturdays, 8AM-4PM (N.W. Entrance to Prospect Park)

Manhattan:
- 97th Street Greenmarket: Fridays 8AM-2PM (97th St. & Columbus Ave.)
- Tompkins Square Greenmarket: Sundays, 8AM-4PM (East 7th St. & Ave. A)
- Union Square Greenmarket: Mondays & Saturdays, 8AM-6PM

If you are unable to attend the weekly collections, contact Wearable Collections at 646-515-4387 or info@wearablecollections.com to see if you are eligible for a home pick up. Better yet, visit WearableCollections.com to find out how to set up a textile recycling program in your apartment building!



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Identity Theft

These websites tell you how to deter, detect, and defend against identity theft and what to do if it happens to you.



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Manhattan Consignment Shops

Consignment shops split the proceeds of an item sold with the person who brought it in, giving real incentive to keep emptying out those closets. Clothing and accessories should be current, in "like new" condition and seasonally appropriate. Designer labels are of particular interest. Desirable clothing types and policies vary from store to store, contact the one(s) you're interested in for specific details.


CHELSEA

Fish for the Hip - 153 W. 18th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.) - (212) 633-9053

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EAST VILLAGE

Matiell - 273 E. 10th St. (bet. Avenue A & 1st Ave.) - (212) 477-1123

Tokio7 - 64 E. 7th St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) - (212) 353-8443

Tokyo Joe - 334 E. 11th St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) - (212) 473-0724

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LITTLE ITALY

INA Men - 262 Mott St. (bet. Prince & Houston) - (212) 334-2210

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LOWER EAST SIDE

Yu - 151 Ludlow St. (bet. Stanton & Rivington) - (212) 979-9370

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MIDTOWN

Kavanagh's Inc. - 146 E. 49th St. (bet. 3rd & Lex) - (212) 702-0152

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NOHO

INA - 15 Bleecker Street (bet. Lafayette & Bowery) - (212) 228-8511

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NOLITA

INA - 21 Prince St. (bet. Mott & Elizabeth) - (212) 334-9048

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SOHO

INA - 101 Thompson St. (bet. Prince & Spring) - (212) 941-4757

Patina - 451 Broome St. (bet. Broadway & Mercer) - 212) 625-3375

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UPPER EAST SIDE

BIS - 1134 Madison Avenue (bet. 84th Street & 85th St.) - (212) 396-2760

Designer Resale - 324 E. 81st St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) - (212) 734-3639

Designer Resale Too - 311 E. 81st St. (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) - (212) 734-3639

Encore - 1132 Madison Ave. (bet. 84th & 85th St.) - (212) 879-2850

Gentleman's Resale - 322 E. 81st St (bet. 1st & 2nd Ave.) - (212) 734-2739

INA Men - 208 E. 73rd St (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.) - (212) 249-0014

La Boutique - 1045 Madison Ave. (bet. 79th & 80th) - (212) 517-8099

Margoth - 218 E. 81st Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.) - (212) 988-7688

Michael's - 1041 Madison Ave. (bet. 79th & 80th) - (212) 737-7273

Tamara's Pret-A-Porter - 235 E. 81st Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd) - (212) 717-2691

Tatiana - 767 Lexington Ave Suite 505 (bet. 60th & 61st) - (212) 755-7744

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UPPER WEST SIDE

Allan & Suzi - 416 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 80th Street) - (212) 724-7445

Off-Broadway - 139 W. 72nd St. (bet. Columbus & Amster.) - (212) 724-6713


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National Do Not Call Registry

The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. You can register your home and/or personal cell phone for free. The registry only applies to residential lines, not to business lines.

Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at the Do Not Call Registry website listed below. The Registry does not limit calls by political or religious organizations; charities; telephone surveyors; companies that have a prior business relationship with the consumer, unless the company is specifically asked not to call; companies that have gotten the consumer's written permission to call, unless the company is subsequently asked not to call and telemarketers who wish to arrange for a face-to-face meeting before concluding a sales transaction.



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Online Marketplaces: Sell or Swap

Congratulations! You've finally cleared your shelves of books you haven't read in years; CDs you no longer listen to; movies you can't bear to watch again and video games the kids no longer play. So, what do you do with them now?


Try this website owned by eBay...


...or try swaptree to trade what you have, but don't want (books, music, DVD's, and video games) for what you want, but don't have. It's free except for modest shipping charges.

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If you're clearing your home of anything at all - from a collection of Beanie babies to that mid-century modern lamp that just doesn't work with your new decor - try selling it on craigslist or eBay.


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Looking for help selling your goods on eBay? Try one of these companies. You won't have to hassle with arranging auctions, dealing with customer inquiries or shipping. They'll do it all for you and keep a percentage of the proceeds to pay for their services.



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Online Stores

Office supply stores are a great resource for more than just buying your pens and papers. Here are a few on-line options if you can't get to a store or don't have one nearby.


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Need ideas or products for organizing your home, car, office or self? Try these websites.



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Organizing Related Websites

For more information about Professional Organizers or chronic disorganization, visit these websites.



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Places to Donate

Before you throw out those clothes you no longer want, that furniture or computer equipment you're replacing, etc., consider donating them to a worthy cause. People in need get assistance and you get a tax write-off. Consider these or any charities that may be close to your heart.


BATTERIES

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

RBRC is dedicated to keeping rechargeable batteries and cell phones out of our nation's solid waste stream and preserving natural resources. Rechargeable batteries are commonly found in cordless power tools, cellular and cordless phones, laptop computers, camcorders, digital cameras, and remote control toys. Contact them to find a complete list of collection sites near you, including Duane Reade, Radio Shack, Verizon Wireless, Staples, Offfice Depot, Home Depot, Best Buy, B & H Photo.

800-8-BATTERY

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BICYCLES

Recycle A Bicycle

An independent organization dedicated to youth development, environmental education, recycling, bicycle mechanics and everyday bicycle transportation in
New York City.

Brooklyn -
DUMBO (Main Office): 55 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 858-2972

Manhattan -
East Village: 75 Avenue C (bet. 5th & 6th Streets), New York, NY 10009
(212) 475-1655

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BOOKS

Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc.

Grounded in a philanthropic and humanitarian effort to assist Bellevue's indigent and needy patients, the Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital continues its modern-day mission to offer direct enhancement to all patients' well-being, care and convalescence, through financial and programmatic support. Gratefully accepts donations of reading materials: books, magazines and also books on tape.

462 First Avenue, Room A100, New York, NY 10016
(212) 562-5255


Brooklyn Public Library

Gratefully accepts donations of any material (books, sound recordings, videos, etc.) brought to them and provides a gift receipt for tax purposes. Central Library at Grand Army Plaza accepts donations at the Information Center in the main lobby on the first floor all hours that the Central Library is open. Hours, location and travel directions for the Central Library are at:

If you plan to bring material to one of the branches, please call ahead to verify that the branch can accept your donation.


Help Kenya Project

A New York based charity that focuses on helping the children of Kenya. They ship used textbooks, computers, clothing, sports equipment, and other supplies to Kenyan schools and libraries. In return, they ask that the recipients plant trees to combat deforestation and provide children with a place to rest and play out of the sun.


New York Cares Literacy Projects

New York Cares brings vital volunteer support to more than 850 nonprofit agencies, public schools and other deserving organizations throughout the five boroughs. Gratefully accepts new and gently used children's books for elementary and middle school students which will go directly to children learning to read through various literacy projects.

214 West 29th Street (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(212) 228-5000


Housing Works Used Book Cafe

Gratefully accepts donations of books, records, and CDs at their bookstore. 100% of the profits go to Housing Works, a non-profit organization that provides housing, advocacy, health care and many other services for New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS.

126 Crosby Street (bet. Houston & Prince), New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-3324


New York Public Library

Branch Libraries welcome gifts of materials in good condition, including books, paperbacks, recordings, and magazines. It is always best to check with individual branches to ask if there are any local limitations on types of materials accepted and to make arrangements for donating.

(212) 576-0040 (Mid-Manhattan donation line)


Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project

Solicits new and gently used books, educational materials, audio and videotapes for donation to adult and juvenile prison libraries in New York State.

Prisoners' Reading Encouragement Project
145 Nassau Street, #3D, New York, NY 10038
Attn: Annette Johnson
(212) 349-6741


Strand Bookstore

They do not accept donations, but they will appraise your books and make you an offer. They buy books of quality that people still want, either good used copies or fine rare editions. Paperbacks must be in new condition. They also buy scholarly and academic books, but NO school textbooks or magazines. The buying counter is open Monday through Saturday 9:30 AM.- 6:00 PM at their Broadway and 12th St. location only.

828 Broadway @ 12th St., New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-1452

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BUILDING MATERIALS & APPLIANCES

Build It Green NYC

New York City's only non-profit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials; sponsored by the Community Environmental Center (CEC) www.cecenter.org. Their goals are to reduce waste-disposal costs, support community development, improve and protect the environment of the New York City Metropolitan Area and reduce pressure on landfills. Gratefully accepts all your unwanted working and good condition building materials as well as any good condition unique or antique items. They have a limited pick-up service for high quality kitchen cabinets sets and appliances with total original cost of over $3000. They provide a tax-deductible receipt.

3-17 26th Ave. @ 4th Street, Astoria, New York 11101
(718) 777-0132


Waste Busters, Inc.

An environmental education program that sparks student interest in waste reduction and recycling. Accepts donations of building products and appliances.

141 Beard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 351-1936

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CARS

American Lung Association

This innovative program allows people to donate their used or unwanted vehicles to local Lung Associations in order to generate funds to assist in financing local programs which help to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.

(800) 577-5864


Donation Line

Administrative agent for non-profit organizations seeking vehicular donations. They administer a very specialized fundraising program where individuals donate vehicles of all sorts to their 501-C non-profit charity clients.


Habitat for Humanity, NYC

Builds and rehabilitates simple, decent homes with the help of the future homeowners through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials. Gratefully accepts new or gently used tools, tape measures, screw drivers, hammers, saws, tile cutters etc. Also cars. Your car doesn't have to be running, there is no cost to you, and you don't even have to live in New York City.

334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-5656


Heritage for the Blind

Heritage for the Blind is a national non-profit organization dedicated to servicing those who are blind and visually impaired. Since 1979, their mission has been to provide the tools necessary to help the blind and visually impaired independently explore and participate fully in society. Gratefully accepting cars, vans, trucks, RVs, boats.

800-DONATE-CARS


L'Chaim Society

They are associated with Bet Shabbat (House of the Sabbath) Synagogue in Stamford, Connecticut. The proceeds are used for Jewish educational programs and to help the needy.

(880) 288-7799


National Kidney Foundation

Your donated vehicles will pump dollars into public health education, organ donation programs and medical research to prevent kidney disease.

(800) 488-CARS


The Salvation Army

Proceeds from the sale of your vehicle are used for The Salvation Army's drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in the northeastern United States.

(800) SA-TRUCK

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CELL PHONES

Earth 911

It's mission is too empower the public with community-specific resources to improve quality of life. Prevention of further damage to the the nation's environment is the top priority. Encourages recycling of cell phones, computers and other electronic equipment and reusing clothing, eyeglasses, bicycles, sporting goods, tools, household items, etc.

(800) CLEAN-UP


Lower East Side Ecology Center

Provides community based recycling and composting programs to supplement existing NYC curbside programs. Develops local stewardship of public open space. Works to increase community awareness, involvement, and youth development through environmental education programs. Collects unwanted working and non-working phones, cellphones, answering machines, pagers, PDAs.

(212) 477-4022


Wireless Foundation

Donate old cell phones to help fight domestic violence. The Body Shop stores serve as local collection locations. Phones are refurbished and programmed to dial 911 and/or a local womens shelter. The phones are distributed free of charge by police departments and shelters to victims of domestic violence. Print a Tax Receipt directly from their website to reflect the value of the phone you have donated.

(888) 901-7233

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CLOTHING, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Angel Street Thrift Shop

Proceeds benefit individuals and families affected by Substance Abuse, HIV, AIDS and Mental Illness.

118 W. 17th St. (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.) New York, NY 10011
(212) 229-0546


Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C)

AC&C is responsible for rescuing, caring for and finding loving homes for homeless and abandoned animals in New York City. AC&C facilities operate in all five boroughs. They gladly accept donations of gently used towels and blankets.

Brooklyn -
2336 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11208
(212) 788-4000

Bronx -
464 East Fordham Road, Bronx, NY 10458
(212) 788 4000

Manhattan -
326 East 110th Street (between 1st and 2nd Aves), New York, NY 10029
(212) 788-4000

Queens -
92-29 Queens Boulevard, Rego Park, NY 11374
(212) 788-4000

Staten Island -
3139 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, NY 10309
(212) 788-4000


ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

Their mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. They gladly accept donations of towels, sheets and blankets.

424 E. 92nd St. (between 1st and York Aves.), New York, NY 10128
(212) 876-7700


Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital Center, Inc.

Grounded in a philanthropic and humanitarian effort to assist Bellevue's indigent and needy patients, the Auxiliary to Bellevue Hospital continues its modern-day mission to offer direct enhancement to all patients' well-being, care and convalescence, through financial and programmatic support. Gratefully accepts donations of clothing for men and women, personal care items (toiletries, deodorant, body and hand lotion), wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, CDs, DVDs and books on tape.

462 First Avenue, Room A100, New York, NY 10016
(212) 562-5255


Baby Buggy

A non-profit organization dedicated to providing New York City's families in need with essential equipment, clothing, and products for their infants and young children.

520 Eighth Avenue (bet. 33rd & 34th), 8th Floor, New York, NY 10018
(212) 736-1777


Bottomless Closet

Provides interview and work appropriate clothing to economically-disadvantaged New York City women. They accept donations of clean, new or gently worn work appropriate items (suits, jackets, pants, skirts, blouses, and sweaters). In addition, larger sizes (14 and up) are always in demand and particularly appreciated. Also much needed are accessories, including gently worn shoes, scarves, belts, bags, jewelry, new make-up and new pantyhose.

545 Eighth Avenue (bet. 37th & 38th), 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018
(212) 563-2499


The Bowery Mission

Caring, compassion, and a safe haven for New York's most impoverished residents. Gratefully accept adult clothing for men - especially large sizes - and women; personal care products, travel sizes preferred; linens - twin size - towels, pillows, sleeping bags.

227 Bowery (bet. Prince & Rivington ) New York, NY 10002
(212) 674-3456


The Bridal Garden

A not for profit resale bridal boutique run by Sheltering Arms Childrens Service, which has been helping disadvantaged children since 1823. All proceeds from the Bridal Garden fund programs that aid 3,000 children from disadvantaged neighborhoods throughout New York City.

305 7th Avenue (bet. 27th & 28th), 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001
(212) 627-1125


Cancer Care Thrift Shop

Free, professional services for people with cancer and their loved ones. Gratefully accepts art, jewelry, furniture, china, crystal, and designer and couture clothing and accessories.

1480 Third Avenue (bet. 83rd and 84th), New York, NY 10028
(212) 879-9868


Career Gear

A nonprofit organization that fills the gap between job-training programs and employment by providing men with the interview clothing, motivation and follow-up support that helps them get jobs and keep jobs. To donate business suits, ties, dress shirts business shoes and other accessories that men can wear on job interviews.

120 Broadway (bet. Cedar & Pine), 36th Floor, New York, NY 10271
(212) 577-6190


Catholic Charities of New York

Benefits the elderly, AIDS and domestic violence victims, and the homeless. Will pick up in the Bronx and in Manhattan above 14th Street. Accepts furniture, clothing, household items, kitchenware etc.

402 East 152nd Street, New York, NY 10455
(718) 292-9090


City Opera Thrift Shop

Proceeds go to New York City Opera. Donations of furniture, clothing, artwork, antiques, and collectibles are gratefully accepted. Free pick-up service is available for large contributions.

222 East 23rd St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York NY 10010
(212) 684-5344


Council Thrift Shop

The National Council of Jewish Women - New York Section reaches out to all members of the New York City community with innovative programs that provide education, food, companionship, information and support. Accepting designer clothes, jewelry, furs, furniture and knickknacks in mint condition.

246 East 84th Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY 10028
(212) 439-8373


Dress for Success

A non-profit organization that helps low-income women transition back into the workforce. Provides interview clothing, confidence boosts and career development. Accepts gently-used business clothing, suits, shoes.

Manhattan -
32 East 31st Street (bet. Park & Madison), 7th Floor
New York, NY 10016
(212) 532-1922

Bronx -
2038 Davidson Avenue, Lower Level, Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 866-0666

Queens -
116-06 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 949-7179


The Family Justice Center

The New York City Family Justice Center Initiative of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence reduces barriers faced by victims of domestic violence who are seeking help. This innovative program enables victims to meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one visit – all in their native language while their children play safely in the next room. Non-perishable food items, baby products, baby clothes (infant/toddler), general unused toiletry items and new children's books and toys are always in need.

Brooklyn: (718) 250-5113

Queens: (718) 575-4504


Furnish-A-Future/The Partnership for the Homeless

New York City's only free furniture bank. Since 1992, FaF has helped more than 20,000 formerly homeless families turn bare rooms into comfortable, functional homes. All items must be in the best possible condition and immediately reusable. In addition to furnishings, they also accept kitchenware, small household appliances, and clean linens. You can drop items off at their warehouse in Brooklyn or at any Manhattan Mini Storage facility. Many of them are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In certain cases, FaF may even be able to pick up directly at your door.

Brooklyn Warehouse -
Furnish a Future
476 Jefferson Street (bet. Cypress & Scott Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 875-5353

Manhattan Mini Storage - Visit their website to find the location nearest to you.


The Furniture Distribution Program

Delivers free, gently used furniture to families newly relocated in NYC Housing Authority housing from a homeless shelter, victims of domestic violence, and families impacted by disasters.

Bronx: (718) 409-8699
Brooklyn: (718) 498-3243
Manhattan: (212) 334-2506
Queens: (718) 206-3286
Staten Island: (718) 447-1894


Godmother's League Thrift Shop

Benefits The West End Day School for children with learning issues and the Childrens Day Treatment Center and School.

1459 Third Ave. (bet. 82nd & 83rd), New York, NY 10028
(212) 988-2858


Goodwill Industries

Serves people with mental and physical disabilities, the unemployed, mature workers and disadvantaged youth.

Bronx -
Fordham Road, 52 W. Fordham Rd. (bet. Grand & Univ.) - (718) 733-2453

Brooklyn -
Fulton: 1100-1104 Fulton St. (bet. Classon & Franklin) - 718) 789-0856
Kings Highway: 229 Tapscott St. (Kings Hwy.) - (718) 566-7095
Livingston: 258 Livingston St. (bet. Schermerhorn & Bond) - (718) 923-9037

Manhattan -
23rd Street: 220 E. 23rd St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.) - (212) 447-7270
79th Street: 217 W. 79th St. (bet. Bdwy. & Amsterdam) - (212) 874-5050
181st Street: 512 W. 181st St. @ Audubon - (212) 923-7910
Chelsea: 103 W. 25th St. @ 6th Ave. - (646) 638-1725
Fifth Avenue: 2196 5th Ave. @ 135th St. - (212) 862-0020
Stuyvesant: 1704 2nd Ave. (bet. 88th & 89th) - (212) 831-1830

Queens -
Steinway: 32-36 Steinway St. (Broadway), Astoria - (718) 932-0418


Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corp.

The mission of the GCNSSC is to provide immediate assistance to homeless people in the east side of mid-town Manhattan on a 24-hour-a-day basis. Will pick up adult clothing and also take computers (the age of the computer is not important as long as it is workable condition). Clothing is given to the homeless and the computers are used for training programs to those they service.

120 East 32nd Street (bet. Park & Lex.), New York, NY 10016
(212) 883-0680


Harlem Restoration Project

They accept clothing, household goods, books, bric-a-brac, and furniture (no bedding items) and computers, scanners and monitors in good working order. They provide pickup service and go to certain sections of Manhattan several times per week so they group the pickups accordingly. The items are sold in their thrift shop, which is currently under renovation.

1980 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd., New York, NY 10026
(212) 662-8186


Housing Works

Provides housing, health care, advocacy, job training and vital supportive services to homeless New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS. Housing Works accepts donations of items which you no longer need but are still in saleable condition, these include but are not limited to clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, art, books, housewares and furniture.

Brooklyn -
Montague: 122 Montague St. (near corner of Henry St.) - (718) 237-0521

Manhattan -
10th Street: 245 W. 10th St (bet. Bleecker & Hudson) - (212) 352-1618
17th Street: 143 W. 17th St (bet 6th & 7th Ave.) - (212) 366-0820
23rd Street: 157 E. 23rd St (bet 3rd & Lex.) - (212) 529-5955
77th Street: 202 E. 77th St (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.) - (212) 772-8461
2nd Avenue: 1730 2nd Ave @ 90th St. - (212) 722-8306
Columbus Ave.: 306 Columbus Ave (bet. 74th & 75th) - (212) 579-7566


JunkBusters (The Garage Sale Store, Inc.)

This company specializes in tag sales. They will determine if there is enough to run a successful tag sale and then sell off things that have value for you. They also offer a clean-out service to leave your apartment or house in broom-swept condition before moving. They do deal with certain charities for the items that have not sold and will donate whatever they can for you. The rest gets discarded. They will do one room to an entire house. They will provide free estimates.

(516) 378-6613


Lighthouse International - The Posh Sale

Since 1972, the POSH Sale has provided ongoing support for Lighthouse International, a leading non-profit organization that helps people of all ages who are at risk for, or are experiencing, vision loss. They gratefully accept new and very gently used designer clothing and accessories (mens, womens and childrens) for sale at their annual May "Posh Sale." Also accepts collectibles in perfect condition and linens in the original packaging. Call to arrange a pickup. Their womans' committee will determine fair market value and send a tax receipt.

111 East 59th Street (bet. Park & Lex.), New York, NY 10022
(212) 821-9445


Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation

Their goal is to grant wishes to people who have been diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. Gratefully accept donations of bridal gowns and complete sets of bridesmaid dresses, veils, slips, shoes, mother's dresses and flower girl gowns. Other items specific to weddings, including jewelry, books, ring pillows, wedding purses, etc. are gladly received. Gifts are tax deductible. Donation receipts will be provided.


Materials for the Arts

Provides thousands of New York City's arts and cultural organizations, public schools and community arts programs with the supplies they need to run and expand their programs. Materials are gathered from companies and individuals that no longer need them and redistributed to the artists and educators that do. In the process, hundreds of tons are removed from the waste stream every year and kept out of landfills, helping to sustain our environment and promote reuse and waste reduction.

Some items in constant demand are:

*Chairs, especially office chairs
* Computers (no more than 4 years old)
* Computer related items like scanners, printers, and fax machines
* Household items like irons, dishes, silverware, vases, and lamps
* Frames
* Office supplies
* Paper, and posterboard
* Projectors and screens
* Video equipment
* Wallpaper and home decorating supplies
* Miscellaneous - ladders, telephones, answering machines, etc.

33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
(718) 729-3001


Memorial Sloan Kettering Thrift Shop

Dedicated to promoting the well being of patients, supporting cancer research, and providing public education on the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer. Gratefully accepts designer and vintage clothing, home furnishings, accessories, children's clothing, books, and artwork.

1440 3rd Ave. (bet. 81st & 82nd), New York, NY 10028
(212) 535-1250


Musicians on Call

Their objective is to bring live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities. Unlike some organizations that only work with specific illnesses, they facilitate healing from all types of sickness through the power of music. Live performances are given by volunteer artists who give in-room performances for patients undergoing treatment or who are unable to leave their hospital beds. They give tickets donated by radio stations, record labels and other outlets to patients and their families. They also provide hospitals with free CD libraries and CD players for patient use. They welcome gently used CDs and new, unused CD discmen.

1133 Broadway, Suite 630, New York, NY 10010
(212) 741-2709


Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter

Committed to ending homelessness by providing men and women with housing and support that can transform their lives. Gratefully accepts donations of new undergarments, new or gently used clothing, shoes, sneakers, CDs, DVDs, videos and video games to distribute to homeless clients at their drop-in center.

237 East 77th Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY 10021
(Building open 24 hours a day)
(212) 861-0704/3 ext. 200


New York Cares-Annual Coat Drive

Coats collected by the New York Cares Coat Drive - more than half a million since The Coat Drives inception in 1989 - are distributed to struggling men, women, and children at homeless shelters, community organizations, and agencies serving seniors. Donate your gently used coats December 1 - December 31, weekdays from 7:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Grand Central Terminal or NY Penn Station LIRR and Amtrak concourses, or any time at any New York Police Precinct. For additional drop-off locations visit their website or call them.

214 West 29th Street (bet. 7th & 8th Ave.), 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(212) 228-5000


New York City Rescue Mission

The oldest rescue mission in the nation. Providing spiritual hope, food, clothing and shelter to people in crisis in New York City. The Mission accepts donations of bedding and linens, clothing, food, beds, toys, and furniture, etc.

90 Lafayette Street @ White, New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6214


Out of the Closet/The AIDS Thrift Shop of New York

Supports AIDS service organizations that give direct care to people with AIDS and those at risk. Specializes in artwork, fine bric-a-brac, antiques, books, and mens clothing. They do not accept womens clothing. They do the valuation for the donor. Will pick up under some circumstances.

220 East 81st Street (bet. 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY 10018
(212) 472-3573


The Partnership for the Homeless

The Partnership for the Homeless is committed to fostering a just society and creating lasting community change through the development of solution-oriented programs and policy initiatives that will eliminate the root causes of homelessness. Manhattan Mini Storage has set up bins at their various locations for clothing. Gently used furnishings can be dropped off at any MMS location. To obtain a receipt, call The Partnership at 718-875-5353, and a receipt will be mailed based upon the number of bags of clothing that has been donated.

(212) 645-3444

Manhattan Mini Storage - Visit their website to find the location nearest to you.


The Pencil Box

An easy way for you to enhance the learning environment of students in New York City public schools. Any company or individual with gently used furniture, equipment or other quality goods to donate can place a wide range of items directly with a deserving school through the PENCIL Box website. Books, musical instruments, computers, furniture, science equipment, and art supplies are among the resources frequently in demand.


Ronald McDonald House of New York

Provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families. Here families find a strong, supportive and caring environment which encourages and nurtures the development of child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. Families are helped to share the normal experiences of life and support growth, learning and independence in the children.

They would love to have toys, books, games, DVDs and CDs in good condition. New - preferably white - towels; new, white-only bedding and unused toiletries - soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc. are always needed and appreciated.

405 East 73rd Street (bet. 1st & York), New York City, NY 10021
(212) 639-0100


Room to Grow

A non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of babies born into poverty throughout their critical first three years of development. Accepts donations of new and nearly new clothing, books, toys and other baby essentials.

54 West 21st Street (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.), #401, New York, NY 10010
(212) 620-7800


St. George's Thrift Shop

Proceeds support church outreach programs - shelter, food pantry, soup kitchen and people on parole. Gratefully accept items in saleable condition including books, furniture, and household items. Tax-deductible receipt provided at year-end. They will do valuation of donations.

St. George Thrift Shop:
61 Gramercy Park North (bet. Park Ave. South & Lex), New York, NY 10010
(646) 723-4187


St. John the Divine - Community Cares

Their goal is to help improve the lives of those impacted by addiction, hunger, poverty, homelessness, and poor health. They distribute emergency clothing through the Crisis Center. The program's "dress for success" effort provides appropriate clothing for homeless and jobless individuals returning to the workforce. Professional clothing donations in tall and large sizes are accepted. Donations of coats during the winter months are greatly appreciated.

The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine - Community Cares
1047 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-7581


St. Luke's Thrift Shop

Proceeds go to a scholarship fund for the school, AIDS food service, and a winter program for the homeless. Takes household items and clothing.

487 Hudson Street (bet. Christopher & Grove), New York, NY 10014
(212) 924-9364


The Salvation Army

Provides Emergency Disaster Services, Family Counseling, Feeding and Clothing to the Homeless and a multitude of other community activities. Gratefully accepts clothing and furniture in salable or easily repairable condition.

800-95-TRUCK (for pick-up)

Bronx -
Jerome Avenue: 2359 Jerome Avenue (184th Street) - (718) 562-9023 Manhattan Ave.: 981 Manhattan Avenue (bet. India & Huron) - (718) 383-5005
Southern Blvd.: 1294 Southern Blvd. (Intervale Avenue) - (718) 991-2172
Third Avenue: 2582 Third Avenue (140th Street) - (718) 585-5820

Brooklyn -
Atlantic Avenue: 436 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Bond & Nevins) - (718) 834-1562
Bedford Avenue: 176 Bedford Avenue (corner N. 7th Street) - (718) 388-9249
Flatbush Avenue: 239 Flatbush Avenue (corner Bergen) - (718) 857-7967
Nostrand Avenue: 3718 Nostrand Avenue (bet. Ave. X & Y) - (718) 648-8930
Quincy Street: 22 Quincy Street (near Gates & Classon) - (718) 622-5686
Third Avenue: 6822 Third Avenue (bet. 67th & 68th) - (718) 833-6894

Manhattan -
8th Street: 41 West 8th St. (bet. 5th & 6th Ave.) - (212) 995-5384
23rd Street: 220 E. 23rd Street (near 3rd Ave.) - (212) 532-8115
46th Street: 536 West 46th Street (bet. 10th & 11th Ave.) - (212) 757-2311
96th Street: 268 W. 96th Street (bet. Bdway & West End) - (212) 663-2258
125th Street: 26 E. 125th Street @ Madison Avenue - (212) 289-9617
Eighth Avenue: 208 Eighth Avenue (bet. 20th & 21st) - (212) 929-5214
Fourth Avenue: 112 Fourth Avenue (bet. 11th & 12th) - (212) 673-2741

Queens -
Archer Avenue: 148-15 Archer Avenue (near 149th & Archer) - (718) 523-4648

Staten Island -
Castleton Ave.: 1442 Castleton Avenue (bet. Simonson & Herberton Ave.) - (718) 273-6043
Clove Road: 2052 Clove Road (Mosel Ave) - (718) 442-3080


Spence-Chapin Thrift Shop

Proceeds help them find homes for children here and around the world. Gratefully accepts donations of clothing, accessories, jewelry and household items. They will also pickup large items such as furniture, pianos, rugs in Manhattan.

1473 Third Avenue @ 83rd St., New York, NY 10028
(212) 737-8448


Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center Inc.

Donations support Isaacs Center programs - Meals on Wheels, Senior Services, Youth Services and Adult and Family Education. They've joined Spence Chapin in their Thrift shop at 1850 Second Avenue (between 95th and 96th). Gratefully accept donations of furniture, clothing, shoes, bric-a-brac, house furnishings, housewares and appliances, art and jewelry. Tax-deductible.

415 E. 93rd Street, New York, NY 10128
(212) 360-7620


Stuyvesant Square Thrift Shop

Benefits the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center and Goodwill Industries. (See Goodwill Industries for pickups.) Gratefully accept clothing, books, bric-a-brac. No furniture accepted.

1704 Second Avenue (bet. 88th & 89th), New York, NY 10128
(212) 831-1830


TDF Costume Collection

A rental company serving not-for-profit theatres, opera and dance companies, universities, colleges, schools and other performing arts organizations nationwide. TDF accepts donations of clothing and costumes from the 1950's and before.

601 W. 26th Street (bet. 11th Ave. & The Westside Highway), Suite 325
New York, NY 10001
(212) 989-5855


The Vintage Thrift Shop

A nonprofit business intended to provide job-training, counseling and employment opportunities for low-income Lower East Side residents who have completed the the South Manhattan Development Corporation (SMDC) and Henry Street Settlement job training and entrepreneurship program. The mission of The Vintage Thrift Shop is to train and prepare low-income individuals in need of work for retail positions in the job market.

286 Third Avenue, (between 22nd & 23rd), New York, NY 10010
(212) 871-0777

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UNICEF Change For Good

Donate left-over foreign currency to help children in more than 157 countries around the world. Please send it to the address below. Include your name, address, e-mail and phone number with the donation and they will send you an acknowledgement of your gift.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF
ATTN: Change for Good Program
29 West 38th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018


Thomas Cooke/UNICEF Change For Good

Donate left-over foreign currency to help children in more than 157 countries around the world. Donations accepted at any Thomas Cooke Travel Agency location.

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COMPUTER EQUIPMENT

Earth911.com

It's mission is too empower the public with community-specific resources to improve quality of life. Prevention of further damage to the the nation's environment is the top priority. Encourages recycling of cell phones, computers and other electronic equipment and reusing clothing, eyeglasses, bicycles, sporting goods, tools, household items, etc.

(800) CLEAN-UP


Help Kenya Project

A New York based charity that focuses on helping the children of Kenya. They ship used textbooks, computers, clothing, sports equipment, and other supplies to Kenyan schools and libraries. In return, they ask that the recipients plant trees to combat deforestation and provide children with a place to rest and play out of the sun.


Lower East Side Ecology Center

Provides community based recycling and composting programs to supplement existing NYC curbside programs. Develops local stewardship of public open space. Works to increase community awareness, involvement, and youth development through environmental education programs. Collects unwanted working and non-working computers, servers, mainframes, printers, scanners, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, network devices and components.

(212) 477-4022


Skyscape

Skyscape will equip donated PDA's (old Palm pilots, etc.) with mobile medical references enabling health practitioners in the developing world to access to the latest medical information while working in rural areas.


Materials for the Arts

Provides thousands of New York City's arts and cultural organizations, public schools and community arts programs with the supplies they need to run and expand their programs. Materials are gathered from companies and individuals that no longer need them and redistributed to the artists and educators that do. In the process, hundreds of tons are removed from the waste stream every year and kept out of landfills, helping to sustain our environment and promote reuse and waste reduction.

Some items in constant demand are:

* Chairs, especially office chairs
* Computers (no more than 4 years old)
* Computer related items like scanners, printers, and fax machines
* Household items like irons, dishes, silverware, vases, and lamps
* Frames
* Office supplies
* Paper, and posterboard
* Projectors and screens
* Video equipment
* Wallpaper and home decorating supplies
* Miscellaneous - ladders, telephones, answering machines, etc.

33-00 Northern Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Island City, N.Y. 11101
(718) 729-3001


National Cristina Foundation

Provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives.


The Pencil Box

An easy way for you to enhance the learning environment of students in New York City public schools. Any company or individual with gently used furniture, equipment or other quality goods to donate can place a wide range of items directly with a deserving school through the PENCIL Box website. Books, musical instruments, computers, furniture, science equipment, and art supplies are among the resources frequently in demand.

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Cohen's Fashion Optical

Accepts donations of used eye glasses.


LensCrafters

Donated, used eyeglasses/sunglasses are cleaned, repaired, classified by prescription and distributed to the needy in developing nations.


The Lion's Club

Donated, used eyeglasses/sunglasses are cleaned, repaired, classified by prescription and distributed to the needy in developing nations.

NEW JERSEY LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTER, INC.
c/o Katzenbach School for the Deaf
320 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 882-5223


New Eyes for the Needy

Eyeglasses in good condition are sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distribution to the poor in developing nations. Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry and giftware are used to purchase new eyeglasses for Americans in need.

Appreciates donations of:

*plastic eyeglasses and sunglasses in good condition
*metal eyeglasses in any condition
*hearing aids
*pairs of prescription lenses
*watches, silver and gold jewelry, and costume jewelry
*silverware and giftware
*dentures with gold inlays

549 Millburn Avenue, PO Box 332, Short Hills, NJ 07078

(973) 376-4903


Pearle Vision Centers

Donated, used eyeglasses/sunglasses are cleaned, repaired, classified by prescription and distributed to the needy in developing nations.

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City Harvest

City Harvest is the nation's oldest food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding hungry people in New York City. City Harvest picks up excess food from places such as restaurants, grocers, manufacturers and wholesalers, and greenmarkets, and delivers the food to soup kitchens, food pantries, day care and senior citizen centers, homeless shelters and other places that serve those in need. Donors with less than 20 lbs. of food per pick-up may be perfect STREET FLEET DONORS. Street Fleet is a program that matches volunteers on foot with donors and nearby community food programs (currently offered in Manhattan only). Tax-deductible receipts provided.

575 8th Avenue, 4th Floor
(917) 351-8700 (ask for Associate Manager, Street Fleet)

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MEDICINES AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES

The Starfish Project

The Starfish Project, located at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, collects the unused portions of people’s antiretroviral medications (ARVs) to support people who are HIV-positive in Nigeria. Teams of clinicians in New York collaborate with Nigerian clinicians to care for people with HIV and to build the capacity of local clinics to provide comprehensive HIV care. While the prices of ARVs have certainly dropped, they remain far out of reach for most of the world’s population living with the virus. In the meantime, your leftovers are their lifeline. The Starfish Project pays for all shipping costs from you to their collection depot in New York.

They collect all antiretroviral (ARV) medications, including Protease Inhibitors (PIs), Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs) and Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs). Please note that they DO NOT accept refrigerated medications or oral solutions. They also collect other medications that can be used to treat opportunistic infections, such as:


Earth 911

Check for drop off locations by searching under "Unwanted or Expired Medications".

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Help Kenya Project

A New York based charity that focuses on helping the children of Kenya. They ship used textbooks, computers, clothing, sports equipment, and other supplies to Kenyan schools and libraries. In return, they ask that the recipients plant trees to combat deforestation and provide children with a place to rest and play out of the sun.


Police Athletic League

The Police Athletic League (PAL) is New York City's largest, nonprofit, independent youth organization. Founded in 1914, PAL serves New York City boys and girls each year with recreational, educational, cultural and social programs. PAL is the official youth agency of the New York Police Department. Gratefully accepts donations of sports equipment in good condition for kids: basketballs, softballs, bats, soccer balls, etc. Also accepts games for kids if they are complete and in very good condition. Will pick up if you have a substantial amount.

PAL
34 1/2 East 12th Street (yes, that's right, 1/2! ), New York, NY 10003
(212) 477-9450 ext.391


Sports Buddies

Comes out of a proud tradition, the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, and focuses the mentoring relationship around a shared love of sports. Sports Buddies accepts donations of sports equipments.

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SNEAKERS

Nike Reuse-a-Shoe Program

Recycles athletic shoe material and turns it into basketball courts, tennis courts, athletic fields or running tracks. Reuse-A-Shoe also plays an important role in Nike's long-term commitment to help increase the physical activity of young people to improve their lives by reusing this old athletic shoe material in new places for kids to play and be active.

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Freecycle

A grassroots, nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns.

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Habitat for Humanity, NYC

Builds and rehabilitates simple, decent homes with the help of the future homeowners through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials. Gratefully accepts new or gently used tools, tape measures, screw drivers, hammers, saws, tile cutters etc. Also cars. Your car doesn't have to be running, there is no cost to you, and you don't even have to live in New York City.

334 Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 246-5656


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Pre-Approved Credit Offers Opt-Out

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Consumer Credit Reporting Companies - Equifax, Experian, Innovis, and TransUnion - are permitted to include your name on lists used by creditors or insurers to make firm offers of credit or insurance that are not initiated by you ("Firm Offers"). The FCRA also provides you the right to "Opt-Out", which prevents Consumer Credit Reporting Companies from providing your credit file information for Firm Offers.

If your mail box is over-flowing with unsolicited and unwelcome offers of pre-approved credit and you're concerned about possible exposure to identity theft, have your name removed from direct marketing lists online at the official consumer credit reporting industry opt-out website or call their toll-free number.



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Reducing Junk Mail

Junk mail is more than simply annoying - it also uses valuable natural resources like trees, water and energy. These websites offer ways to reduce or stop junk mail and opt out of pre-approved credit card offers.

CAVEATS: When placing an order over the phone from a catalog, always request that the company not sell, share or rent your name. Do NOT fill out warranty registration cards. The information is used for mailing lists. Your warranty will not be voided. If you can't resist filling those cards out just put your name, address and the serial number on the card. Do NOT check off the boxes asking about your hobbies, age, income, etc.



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Removal Services

These companies will remove almost anything - from old furniture and appliances to yard waste and renovation debris - including many things that your local garbage company won't typically accept. Plus, they do all the loading and clean-up.



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Storage Facilities with Valet Services

When you live in a bustling metropolis like New York City, chances are the thing you crave most is SPACE. If your closets are busting at the seams, the following companies often help for your space-challenged home.


WARDROBE STORAGE FACILITY WITH VALET SERVICE

Based in New York City, Garde Robe is a full-service wardrobe storage facility providing first-class storage, cyber-inventory, secure online closets and an array of services for New Yorkers, travelers and fashion industry professionals. Garde Robe will pick up your off-season or infrequently worn items, arrange for professional cleaning, photograph, catalogue and store the items in their climate-controlled, air-purified loft. Your Cyber Closet is accessible day or night and, with a few mouse clicks, you can arrange to have Garde Robe deliver desired items at your convenience.


GENERAL STORAGE FACILITY WITH VALET SERVICE

The process is simple, quick and entirely managed through their website or you can call in your requests on their toll free line. After you place an order, they will deliver your empty containers, locks and welcome kit which includes an inventory form and other helpful information. You pack your boxes, or have a Box Butler professional assist you pack for a modest fee. The completed inventory can be entered online onto their web based system for easy access or stored in hard copy at your home. Then order a pick up and they will retrieve your locked containers. All or specific containers can be returned in the future at your request. This service was designed with 100% convenience in mind.


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Telephone Book Opt Out

YellowPagesGoesGreen.org is an organization working to educate consumers and promote the green movement to eliminate the unsolicited delivery of Yellow and White Pages books. Over 500 million of these directories are printed every year. That is nearly two books for every person in the country! These directories produce a staggering amount of waste, not only in terms of misused natural resources but also in filling of valuable landfill space. This movement should be similar to the National Do-Not-Call Registry that has stopped and/or decreased the number of unwanted solicitations telephone calls to consumers. The movement is not intended to stop the use of such directories, but to eliminate the unsolicited delivery of the books.



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Unused or Unwanted Gift Cards and Gift Certificates

Sixteen percent of all gift card recipients never redeem the cards, some estimates say. Other estimates put the percentage of gift card "breakage" - the accounting term for cards that go unused - at 5 percent to 10 percent. That adds up to $8 billion this year for unredeemed, expired or lost gift cards.

If you're sitting with unwanted gift cards or gift certificates, you can sell or trade them online. You can even donate them online to charities to heal the sick, feed the poor or shelter the homeless. What this means is that like other unwanted gifts, gift cards are now very much returnable. Take the time to research online websites so you get the highest value you can for your gift card. Most of them also charge a small fee so pick one that has the lowest fee as well. Be sure to carefully read the users agreement on each site. Here are some options.



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