I'm looking for a place in Lynnwood WA where I can donate "gently used" toys. I would rather give them to kids who can use them instead of a thrift store where they will just turn around and sell them. Thanx in advance.
2006-12-10 11:54:51 · 12 answers · asked by mom of 7 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I don't live anywhere near you, but I would try local churches and schools. Around here (FL), they often have "new or gently used" toy drives this time of year. Even if they aren't having one, I'll bet your schools know some kids that could use them.
I'm sorta like you, I use to donate a lot to thrift stores (Salvation Army, Goodwill, Hospice, etc), but I was under the impression they gave them to needy, or the needy at least got to buy them at a low price --- until I went in and saw the prices they were charging [that doesn't apply to all places or items]. So now, I'd rather do like you are doing.
Merry Christmas!
2006-12-10 12:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not from your area so I cant really give you an accurate answer. I admire you for what you want to do.
I can tell you that my sister in law heads up a Salvation Army store here and they use all the proceeds from donated items they sell to help people in need. They give people food, clothing , toys and other items who are poor or who have lost their homes to fire or other natural disasters. If you cant find a place to "recycle" the toys you may consider donating them to your local Salvation Army if you have one there. They help people at Christmas time.
You might also try freecycle.org to see if they have a group in your area. I am a member. It's a wonderful group.
2006-12-10 12:01:05 · answer #2 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sirius choice is to sponsor a shelter party for those that
need the jobs, for christmas. I gave 1000.00 once and the
very poor fixed 200 plus toys and cleaned, shined, and fixed
every one of those I could get delivered. I asked for a church
to donate a meal and HQ for the event, lasted 3 weeks, they
also held a signup list, raised over 5,000 more for needy families. Some have kept it going this year for the fourth year.
All I have to do is visit and I have each year to drive workers.
2006-12-10 13:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by mtvtoni 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a Children's Hospital in Lynnwood, call them and ask if they can use them for the kids.
2006-12-10 14:09:34 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact someof the churches or the school. Also the US marine corps has a tots for children program which can use them to give to needy children/
2006-12-10 11:58:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal Mart!
2006-12-10 13:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by songbirdz03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about where you live... but I donate toys to Toys for Tots. or through my church program, where they give presents to parent's who can't afford presents for their kids.
2006-12-10 11:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey neighbor, I would say contact your local women's shelter. I like donating my items there.
2006-12-10 11:58:39 · answer #8 · answered by kewte_kewpie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would dontate them directly to a homeless shelter or something similar.
2006-12-10 11:57:31 · answer #9 · answered by Dan H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a daycare center? Or a church nursery
2006-12-10 14:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋