One of the first tasks that comes with moving to a senior living community is downsizing. While heirlooms and items with special sentiment often find homes with family and friends, there are inevitably going to be home goods that your loved ones already have or don’t have room for. That doesn’t mean the items have to go to the landfill. Give your gently used items a new lease on life while doing good for the community when you donate them to local charities right here in Charleston, West Virginia.
Where to donate household items in Charleston
Downsizing can be hectic, so having a list of reliable places to donate to will make your life that much easier. Here’s a list of Charleston charities that accept various types of household goods. Some of them will even come to you to pick up bulkier items.
Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries
This West Virginia organization has been around for nearly 60 years, supporting those in the community with emergency basic needs. They accept donations of gently used furniture, clothing and household items. You can contact them to schedule pickup of furniture, while clothing and household items can be dropped off at their rear loading dock Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ReStore by Habitat for Humanity
If you’ve been a lifelong DIYer, ReStore is a great option to downsize your tool and craft gear, especially when you move to a community like Edgewood Summit, which handles all residential maintenance and offers a crafts studio for your enjoyment. ReStore accepts most items that would be used to improve the home, such as lumber, latex paint, electrical items and architectural items, as well as furniture, home decorations and sporting goods. You can contact them to arrange for pickup of bulkier items and check out their website for a list of their locations to donate smaller items.
Children’s Home Society of West Virginia
The Children’s Home Society of West Virginia has been helping children and families since 1896. They accept in-kind contributions such as clothing, household item, school supplies and infant care necessities.
Mountain Mission
Mountain Mission has been helping neighbors in and around Kanawha Valley for nearly 100 years. They offer financial assistance to those struggling to pay for utilities, rent, medicine, baby needs or recovery after a disaster. They’ve also helped provide basic needs such as food, clothing, furniture, medical equipment and more. Check out their website for a list of currently accepted donation items to see if what you have is a match for what they need.
Salvation Army Thrift Store
In Charleston alone, the Salvation Army has four thrift stores. As a thrift store, they’re able to accept a wide variety of items. With the library available at Edgewood Summit, this is your chance to pass on your collection of books and movies for others who might enjoy them, and a Salvation Army Thrift Store is a great option for donating. Check their website for the location nearest you or to schedule a pickup.
Making your new home at Edgewood Summit
Ready to live in a right-sized space in your retirement? Schedule a tour to see our maintenance-free apartment homes, with up to 1,100 square feet of personal space plus all the benefits of our common areas, or contact us with any questions.
