FOX 2 working for you with a list of local charities that come to your home to pick up your donated goods. The best part? Your donation supports those in need!
Any gently-used clothes, shoes, furniture, electronics, and more are accepted by the following non-profits to help people in the metro Detroit community. All you have to do is place your stuff outside, call for pickup, and the deed is done!
Curious about what donating items does to your tax bill? Go here: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/charitable-contribution-deductions
Furniture Bank:
Pickup Fee: FREE if items are outside; $20 if Furniture Bank must enter home
Accepted Items: Sofas, sofa-beds, and love seats, dressers, dining table, chairs, mattresses, box springs, bunk beds and bunk bed frames. See a full list here: Accepted items
Scheduled Date of Pickup Required: Yes, choose from pre-selected dates listed on their website.
Contact: (248) 332-1300
Website: www.furniture-bank.org
Your Donation Benefits: Furniture Bank, by furnishing the foundation for children to get a healthy start in life, and for families to have a happy, stable home.
Grace Centers of Hope:
Pickup Fee: FREE
Accepted Items: Clothing, shoes, bedding items/linens, housewares & glassware, jewelry, toys, video games, bikes, large and small appliances, electronics, books, jewelry, outdoor/lawn equipment and more.
Scheduled Date of Pickup Required: Yes,10-14 days in advance.
Contact: Call 1.855.HELP.GCH (1.855.435.7424) between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Saturday
Website: http://www.gracecentersofhope.org/content.cfm?id=3142
Your Donation Benefits: People of the metro Detroit community in need.
Salvation Army:
Pickup Fee: FREE
Accepted Items: Clothing, household items, furniture, cars, appliances and more. Full list here: http://semichigan.satruck.org/semichiganarc/Pickup
Scheduled Date of Pickup Required: Yes, two weeks in advance.
Contact: 1-(800)SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825)
Website: https://satruck.org/
Your Donation Benefits: The local Salvation Army Men and Women's Rehabilitation Center.
St. Vincent de Paul:
Pickup Fee: FREE in SE Michigan
Accepted Items: Items not accepted, such as beds and baby items, listed on website. Review before making donations.
Scheduled Date of Pickup Required: Yes.
Contact: (313) 672-7837
Website: http://svdpdet.org/donate/clothing-and-furniture/
Your Donation Benefits: local community; provides revenue for SVDP programs in SE Michigan
Vietnam Veterans of America:
Pickup Fee: FREE
Accepted Items: Clothing & shoes, small appliances, baby items, kitchenware, furniture, electronics.
Scheduled Date of Pickup Required: Yes.
Contact: 888-518-8387
Website:http://www.clothingdonations.org/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwp83KBRC2kev0tZzExLkBEiQAYxYXOq_9qaluLyNvANJENpj7L9hiQw28nLtq4EEriuthVawaAm2d8P8HAQ
Your Donation Benefits: Donations will be used to support programs that address the concerns and needs of all veterans.