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Donating Clothes in NYC

luckybride2004 Posted: Jul 12, 2004 04:52 PM+

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Posted: Jul 12, 2004 04:52 PM

Donating Clothes in NYC

Does anyone know of any shelters or anything that will pick up used clothing in the city? I remember in the suburbs all these drop locations in supermarket parking lots and stuff but there isn't anything like that in the city. In fact, a few places will even charge to pick up! I want to donate my old stuff, not pay to have someone take it!

I have a doorman so they can even pick up during the day, doesn't have to be after hours.

luckybride2004 Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:35 AM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:35 AM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

Anyone?

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:36 AM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:36 AM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

i wish i knew! i've been trying to locate a place for some time now.

Ang&Rich Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:51 AM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 11:51 AM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

Did you try Salvation Army?

Betty Posted: Jul 20, 2004 12:18 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 12:18 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

I have Big Brothers Big Sisters pick up from my house (I leave it outside) not sure if they do the city or not

I can get the number for you later. If you want it let me know.

Karen H Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:09 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:09 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

I used to donate my things to the thrift shop run by Marble Collegiate Church, which funds the crisis hotline.

They are on third avenue between 27th & 28th. I don't think they pick up, but if you call them perhaps they have a volunteer that might pick stuff up.

One thing I really liked is all you had to do was put your name and mailing address in the bag and they would mail you a receipt for the value, for your tax returns. It was always for more than I expected it would be too.

Marble Thrift Shop

luckybride2004 Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:44 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:44 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

Posted by Betty

I have Big Brothers Big Sisters pick up from my house (I leave it outside) not sure if they do the city or not

I can get the number for you later. If you want it let me know.

Thank you Betty, that seems to be the best way to go. I would really appreciate the number.

luckybride2004 Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:45 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 07:45 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

I have tried so many different places but my FH was in charge of calling. I can try all these. Thanks for the suggestions

BlondeJD Posted: Jul 20, 2004 09:11 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 09:11 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

I'm not sure if they pick up, but if you have any work clothes, like suits, consider donating to Dress for Success. They provide interview and work clothing for women who are trying to get back on their feet.

shawl Posted: Jul 20, 2004 10:28 PM+

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Posted: Jul 20, 2004 10:28 PM

Re: Donating Clothes in NYC

I second Dress for Success. We've also had luck with Housing Works, but the clothes have been an addition to furniture that we were also giving away (don't know if they would come buy just for clothes).