I'm new to Los Angeles and was wondering if anyone knew of any charity organizations that would come to pick up household goods that we would like to donate. Are there any local organizations like that around here?
C.,
Call St Vincent , Goodwill or Helping hands for the blind...Many organizations have one a month pick up in different areas of the city.
W.
Helping Hands for the Blind - they usually call me once a month and ask if I have anything to donate then they tell you what day they are going to be in your neighbourhood and collect your donations. They take just about everything from food, clothing, toys to furniture.
Vietnam Veterans of American. You can schedule a pick up online sometimes as early as the next day.
There are many: National Council For Jewish Women (NCJW), Good Will, Salvation Army, St. Vincent. Just google their names for phone #'s.
St Vincent Du Paul
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The national council of Jewish women will pick up your items. They are somewhat picky about what they will take but in the end it will pay off because they give amazing itemized receipts that are never questioned by the IRS. Right now they are also teaming with Maria's restaurants and you will get a buy one pasta dish get one free when you get your donation receipt in the mail, but most importantly, they itemize your donations fairly. I have been donating there for years and have never felt they have cheated me. And like other places, I don't have to guess on what things are worth, which the IRS CAN and often does question in an audit. You can find them on line and they will ask you questions to figure out what size truck to send. It's easy and you will feel good doing it this way.
helping hands for the blind and San Fernando Rescue Mission
MEND - Meet Every Need with Dignity, is a wonderful organization. Sorry I don't have their phone number, I think it's in the 818 area code. Thanks for wanting to help out others. Good luck in getting settled.
we've had great success with Helping Hands for the Blind as well as Union Rescue Mission. Both will pick up from your house and leave a receipt for the donation.
You might check with a Guild of the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Or, you can call Vietnam Veterans of America and they will pick up at your door almost any time. You can schedule it on line at www.PickUpPlease.com.
You might want to check out Goodwill Industries.
you can also try freecycle.org. You post specific items for free (in your area with your zip) and individuals respond and pick it up. Its a nationwide yahoo group but you sign up locally. I've met some pretty cool people by giving stuff away.
Vietnam vets of America are picking up donations next friday, sept 11 in the valley. They also pick up by appt if you call. They are listed and on the web. They are a great organization and take almost anything.
