Has the KonMari method left you with bags full of stuff that leave you #joyless? Here is a list of 11 places to donate your stuff in Miami.
Where to Donate in Miami
- Mission: The items you donate generate the majority of the funding to support local, state, and national programs of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, small furniture one person can easily lift and carry.
- Pickup? Yes
- How to donate: Schedule a pickup online.
Goodwill Industries International
- Mission: 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.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, small furniture.
- Pickup? No
- How to donate: Drop off items at a nearby donation site.
- Mission: Items are used or sold to support homeless programs in South Florida.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, furniture, appliances, and more.
- Pickup? Yes
- How to donate: Fill out a request online or call 1-800-817-HOPE for more information.
- Mission: To empower homeless men, women, and children to build a positive future by providing the resources and assistance critical to growth and independence.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, small furniture.
- Pickup? Yes, large furniture and 5 or more bags of donated goods.
- How to donate: Schedule a pickup online or drop off at one of their two locations.
- Mission: To empower women in Miami to make life-affirming choices. All medical services are confidential and cost-free.
- Acceptable donations: Maternity clothing, baby clothing and items.
- Pickup? No
- How to donate: Drop off at 9000 Southwest 152nd Street, Suite 105, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
- Mission: To improve the lives of homeless women, youth and children by providing sanctuary, support, education, tools and resources that empower them to improve the quality of their lives.
- Acceptable donations: Clothing, food, and household items with a focus on women, babies, and children. See website for a complete wish list.
- Pickup? Yes, for large furniture.
- How to donate: Drop off behind the Lotus Shop Thrift Chic Boutique, Tues-Sat.
- Mission: Donations to Salvation Army Family Stores help fund rehabilitation programs that heal addictions, change lives, and restore families.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, furniture, appliances, and more.
- Pickup? Yes
- How to donate: Schedule a pickup online, find a drop-off location, or call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825).
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
- Mission: Support breast cancer research, education and advocacy through donations of clothing and household goods.
- Acceptable donations: Clothing, household items, and more. See guidelines for specifics.
- Pickup? Yes
- How to donate: Schedule a pickup online or by calling 1-888-492-4483(GIVE).
Out of the Closet Thrift Store
- Mission: 96 cents of every dollar goes to HIV/AIDS services provided by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
- Acceptable donations: Most household and clothing items, small furniture.
- Pickup? Yes, for two or more pieces of furniture.
- How to donate: In person or schedule online for furniture.
- Mission: Style Saves annually to provides more than 500 homeless students with prom tickets, attire, clothing, shoes and accessories for their special night.
- Acceptable donations: Lightly used cocktail dresses, shoes, and accessories.
- Pickup? No
- How to donate: Drop off at Style Saves Offices, 777 Brickell Ave Suite 500, Miami FL 33131
- Mission: To empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
- Acceptable donations: Gently used, nearly-new professional attire appropriate for an interview.
- Pickup? No
- How to donate: Drop off at Dress for Success 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite #111, Miami FL, 33136
Want to go beyond donating goods to help our city? Check out Abegail’s post on Loving Miami for more ideas of ways to serve with your kids.