What better time of year to be thinking of those in need than Christmas. And with the New Year upon us, many take this opportunity to “purge” their drawers and closets of items they do not use or do not need. But have you ever wondered if all of the stuff you drop for donation actually goes to those that need it?? We certainly do! So…we came up with a list of spots where you can be confident your donations are doing the most good they can. We strongly encourage you to add to this list if we are missing any. You can do so by visiting our Contact Page and emailing us or simply by commenting below.
Clothing
Carleton Memorial United Church Clothes Cupboard
WHERE: 740 Melfa Crescent
WHAT: Accepts summer & winter clothing for men, women & children
WHERE: 145 Castlefrank Road
WHAT: Accepts summer & winter clothing for men & women
WHERE: 35 Waller Street
WHAT: Always needs socks, mitts, gloves & hats
WHERE: 200 Catherine Street
WHAT: Gently used professional job interview clothing for women
WHERE: 1645 Woodroffe Avenue – also drop off at any Brown’s Cleaners locations
WHAT: New & almost new formal dresses, shoes and accessories for prom night
WHERE: 225 Donald Street
WHAT: Gently used winter coats and snow suits for adults & children. Also accepts hats, mitts, knitted articles and boots
WHERE: 6 Epworth Avenue
WHAT: Accepts summer & winter clothing for men, women and children as well as baby supplies and household items
Furniture
WHERE: 1309 Carling Avenue
WHAT: Furniture and household goods
WHERE: 1455 Michael Street, Unit 3 – can also request pick up but the wait may be 2 to 3 months.
WHAT: Furniture, TVS, small appliances, window treatments, bed frames and box springs, twin mattresses less than 10 years old, queen and king mattresses less than 5 years old, tablets and laptops. See complete list.
WHERE: 340 Leggett Drive – Door 53
WHAT: Visit their website for a list of what is accepted. Can arrange pickup from your house for a fee.
Linens
WHERE: 145 Castlefrank Road
WHAT: Always needs bedding of all sizes and all types
WHERE: 35 Waller Street
WHAT: Accepts gently used towels and bedding
WHERE: Set up drop off via email at ottawadogrescue@gmail.com
WHAT: Always needs towels and blankets
Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
WHERE: Box 266, North Gower – email info@rideauwildlife.org for drop off.
WHAT: Always needs receiving blankets, towels and pillow cases
Books
WHERE: Check on website to see when they are recommencing drop off program