A brand new year is upon us and one of the most popular New Year’s Resolution (or shall we call it Challenge?) is to live in a clutter-free home. To keep up with our goal many of us spent part of the holidays cleaning out the closets, drawers, cabinets, etc. After walking around the house and collecting items our family no longer need, we now have bags of clothes, pieces of furniture and other reusable items that we don’t use, wear or love anymore.
Donating those pieces we've grown tired of is an act of kindness that can free up our space and help someone else with their new beginning. Here is a roundup of 10 terrific places and causes in our area where we can donate just about anything.
Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique
2040 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Phone: 305-576-4112
Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique is an innovative boutique, donation center and retail work program, benefiting Lotus House Shelter, for homeless women and their children. They welcome donations of new and/or gently used clothing, toys, furnishings, small appliances, kitchenware, decorative items, and other household goods. Donated clothing and shoes ensure that women and children have their basic clothing needs met, in addition to interview outfits and work attire for those on the work path. Donated household goods and furnishings are used to help them outfit their new homes as they transition from Lotus House.
Out of the Closet – Biscayne
2900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (305) 764-3774
You can donate clothing, household items etc. and you will directly help people living with HIV. The Thrift store sells clothing, books & housewares, and profits go to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, providing cutting-edge HIV medical care, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
Red White & Blue Thrift Store - North Miami
12640 NE 6th Ave., North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 893-1104
Your donations of clothing, shoes and household items can help America’s veterans. They accept almost anything small and light enough for one driver to carry: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Household items, Decor, Toys, Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment, Small Equipment, Small Furniture, And more!
Dress for Success Miami at the Culmer Center
1600 NW 3rd Avenue Suite #111, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305.444.1944
The mission of Dress for Success Miami is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. What would you wear to a job interview? That is exactly the type of clothing they are looking for to distribute to their clients. Your fabulous suits and other professional apparel could furnish another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.
Sole4Souls
Drop off Location - Coastal Export International
6767 NE 4th Ave, Miami FL 33138
Phone: (305) 757-0206 Please call to schedule delivery
Soles4Souls believes everyone around the world deserves a good pair of shoes. Help them create meaningful economic opportunities all around the globe by simply repurposing your gently worn shoes. Most of their partner locations will take up to 5 pairs. This is solely a drop-off location, please do not ship shoes to this location. If you have more than 5 pairs, check out their shipping locations.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
90 NW 23rd Street, Miami FL 33127
Phone: 305-573-4200 x236
When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, those items are then sold at their Family Stores. The proceeds are used to fund their Adult Rehabilitation Centers, where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope, and a second chance at life. Some of the items they accept are: Clothing, Furniture, Automobiles, Household Goods, Appliances.
Goodwill®
When you donate your stuff to Goodwill®, you create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and build skills, including veterans and military families, single mothers and many others. Click here to find your nearest Goodwill drop-off
Miami Rescue Mission
8700 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL 33150
2040 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Phone: 305-576-4112
Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique is an innovative boutique, donation center and retail work program, benefiting Lotus House Shelter, for homeless women and their children. They welcome donations of new and/or gently used clothing, toys, furnishings, small appliances, kitchenware, decorative items, and other household goods. Donated clothing and shoes ensure that women and children have their basic clothing needs met, in addition to interview outfits and work attire for those on the work path. Donated household goods and furnishings are used to help them outfit their new homes as they transition from Lotus House.
Out of the Closet – Biscayne
2900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33137
Phone: (305) 764-3774
You can donate clothing, household items etc. and you will directly help people living with HIV. The Thrift store sells clothing, books & housewares, and profits go to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, providing cutting-edge HIV medical care, regardless of a person’s ability to pay.
Red White & Blue Thrift Store - North Miami
12640 NE 6th Ave., North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 893-1104
Your donations of clothing, shoes and household items can help America’s veterans. They accept almost anything small and light enough for one driver to carry: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Household items, Decor, Toys, Electronics, Books, Sports Equipment, Small Equipment, Small Furniture, And more!
Dress for Success Miami at the Culmer Center
1600 NW 3rd Avenue Suite #111, Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305.444.1944
The mission of Dress for Success Miami is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. What would you wear to a job interview? That is exactly the type of clothing they are looking for to distribute to their clients. Your fabulous suits and other professional apparel could furnish another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.
Sole4Souls
Drop off Location - Coastal Export International
6767 NE 4th Ave, Miami FL 33138
Phone: (305) 757-0206 Please call to schedule delivery
Soles4Souls believes everyone around the world deserves a good pair of shoes. Help them create meaningful economic opportunities all around the globe by simply repurposing your gently worn shoes. Most of their partner locations will take up to 5 pairs. This is solely a drop-off location, please do not ship shoes to this location. If you have more than 5 pairs, check out their shipping locations.
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
90 NW 23rd Street, Miami FL 33127
Phone: 305-573-4200 x236
When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, those items are then sold at their Family Stores. The proceeds are used to fund their Adult Rehabilitation Centers, where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope, and a second chance at life. Some of the items they accept are: Clothing, Furniture, Automobiles, Household Goods, Appliances.
Goodwill®
When you donate your stuff to Goodwill®, you create opportunities for individuals in your community looking to find a job and build skills, including veterans and military families, single mothers and many others. Click here to find your nearest Goodwill drop-off
Miami Rescue Mission
8700 NW 7th Ave., Miami, FL 33150
Phone: 305 571-2273
Donate just about anything: clothing, furniture, appliances, cars, boats, or anything that is in good condition. They use these items in their centers and sell what they can't use in their thrift stores to raise funds for our programs and help the homeless and needy of South Florida.
Give Good Works
2401 N. Miami Avenue Miami FL 33127
Phone: 305.573.2976
They accept any items. A portion of the donations are premium items that are sold in the Thrift Shop, others are given to people in need.
Donate just about anything: clothing, furniture, appliances, cars, boats, or anything that is in good condition. They use these items in their centers and sell what they can't use in their thrift stores to raise funds for our programs and help the homeless and needy of South Florida.
Give Good Works
2401 N. Miami Avenue Miami FL 33127
Phone: 305.573.2976
They accept any items. A portion of the donations are premium items that are sold in the Thrift Shop, others are given to people in need.
Chapman Partnership depends on a variety of donations of goods and services from individuals and companies alike. From the books and toys in their Family Resource Center, the interview clothes for those re-entering the workforce, to the furniture they provide to those that are moving to their own place, the success of Chapman Partnership is dependent upon a wide variety of donated goods and services.
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