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Accepts: Furniture, Kitchen items, decor and more. Chick her to see there approved items list

Supports: Individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness.

Drop Off: 431 W Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609

**Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 2pm

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Accepts: Furniture, Kitchen items, decor and more. Click here to see their approved list

Supports: Domestic abuse victims, veterans, those who have experienced a sudden job loss, or those dealing with extreme health situation.

Pick Up: Schedule an appointment

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Accepts: Furniture, appliances, artwork, mirrors and household items. Does not accept large sectionals, bookshelves, armoires, outdoor furniture, electronics, linens.

Supports: Families and individuals by furnishing homes for people in need

Pick Up: Schedule on their website

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Accepts: New and gently used clothing, toys and supplies with children ages four and under

Supports: Chicagoland children in need

Pick Up: See website for details and to schedule.

Drop Off: See website for drop off dates and details

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Accepts: Gently used books and some kids toys.

Supports: Children in Chicago and the African Library Project

Drop Off: Avondale Free Book Store at 2931 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

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Accepts: Men & Women’s professional/business clothing (especially plus size, tall, and men’s shoes) and contemporary/in season men & women’s casual clothing, shoes, and accessories. Clothing must be clean and in good condition

Supports: Low/no-income men, women, and youth job-seekers

Drop Off: 2208 W. Chicago, Chicago

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Accepts: Furniture, clothing, housewares, artwork, electronics, and books/media. Does NOT accept: Tube-TV’s, beds, or bed-related items.

Supports: Howard Brown Health Center

Pick up: Yes

Drop Off: Various Locations. See website.

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Buy Nothing. Give Freely. Share creatively. We offer members a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide network of local gift economies in which the true wealth is the web of connections formed between people who are real-life neighbors. Post anything you’d like to give away, lend, or share in this Buy Nothing community group. Ask for anything you’d like to receive for free or borrow.

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Accepts: Household items, clothing, toys, books, instruments (no pianos or organs) Does NOT accept: computers, humidifiers, mattresses or box springs. Check website for most up-to-date list.

Supports: American Cancer Society

Pick Up: Northern Suburbs. City of Chicago and Southern Suburbs depends on zip code. Call to learn more: 1-888-875-4066

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Accepts: They have an ever-changing “wish list.” Please call 773-489-9081.

Supports: Abused women and their children

Drop Off: 1160 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL

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Accepts: Clothes, shoes, toys, books and school supplies and nursery items

Supports: Low income & homeless children from birth through age 12

Drop Off: See website. Multiple locations.

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Accepts: Household items, furniture, used computers, clothing. Does not accept large appliances or mattresses

Supports: Assists individuals to find a job and grow their career while also eliminating barriers to opportunity

Drop Off: See website for locations

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Accepts: Any unwanted clothes or textiles, by any brand and in any condition. Clothes will be donated, recycled or reused.

Drop Off: Hand in your bag of old clothes at the cash register in any store and receive a thank-you voucher to use towards your next purchase.

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Accepts: Building materials, furniture, and appliances

Supports: Low-income families who partner with Habitat as new homeowners.

Drop Off: See website for locations

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Accepts: Mattel toys

Supports: Helps put valuable materials back into play and out of landfills

Shipping: See website for details

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Accepts: all Patagonia products for recycling at our Service Center or retail stores

Drop Off: See website for retail stores

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Accepts: Used computers, all household items, furniture, clothing, mattresses, used electronics and children’s books . Does not accept medical equipment, textbooks, encyclopedias, or office furniture.

Supports: Salvation Army programs

Pick Up: Yes

Drop Off: Visit website for nearest location

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Accepts: Toiletries (trial size): toothbrushes/toothpaste, mouthwash, shower caps, women’s razors, shampoos, conditioner, lotions, etc… Check website for current list. Does not accept clothing donations.

Supports: Homeless women

Drop Off: 4838 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago

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Accepts: Reusable art, craft, and school materials

Supports: Teachers and artists

Drop Off: 2842 W Chicago Ave, Chicago. Please email to schedule a time to drop off. DONATIONS@THEWASTESHED.COM