If you've got unwanted stuff that is still usable, consider donating it. You'll be doing a good deed and receiving a tax deduction while you're at it. Here's a list of worthy organizations and the donations that they accept:
DressForSuccess.org - Women's work-appropriate suits, dresses and accessories
DonateMyDress.org - Prom dresses and formal wear
BridesAgainstBreastCancer.org - Wedding dresses, veils and slips
CareerGear.org - Men's work-appropriate clothing
WorldComputerExchange.org - Laptops and desktop computers
Earth911.com - Computers, TVs, cell phones and empty ink cartridges
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - ncadv.org - Cell phones for abused women
GamesforHeroes.com - Handheld electronics for US soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan
GetWellGamers.org - Video game systems for children's hospitals
National FurnitureBank.org - Furniture for victims of storms and earthquakes
Pets911.com - Blankets and towels for animal shelters
Patagonia.com - Recycle your worn out fleece clothing
Soles4Souls.org - Gently used footwear for people in need
ProjectNightNight.org - Gently used children's books for homeless kids
KidFlicks.org - DVD's for children's hospitals and pediatric wards
ILoveSchools.com - Fulfill teacher's wish lists
SportsGift.org - Any type of sports equipment accepted
RecycledRunners.com - Lists local organizations that benefit from used sneakers
St. Vincent DePaul Society - DuPage County donation service line: 630-231-4658
SharingConnections.org - DuPage County furniture pick up and charity distribution service
Restoration 708-876-8413 - Chicago area not-for-profit furniture pick up crew
National Children's Cancer Society - www.nccstruck.com - Schedule pick up of usable household items
For more help with decluttering and donating, contact Patty at 630-205-6677.
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