Bunny-san
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 06-30-07
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04-07-12 06:32 PM - Post#147847
Are there any charities that will come to a home to pick up clothing? I get the postcards in the mail occasionally stating certain charities will be in the area and you can schedule a pickup, but haven't received one recently.
Will Goodwill pick up clothing? Any other?
Thanks!
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civicminded
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Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02
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04-07-12 09:43 PM - Post#147848
In response to Bunny-san
You can check with ACO in this site, and that might be helpful? Also on Goodwill, one can drop things off at their location. There are also many local bins, including some for Medina. Hope that helps.
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gma3
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Reg: 10-17-06
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04-07-12 10:28 PM - Post#147850
In response to Bunny-san
The Cancer Federation has a truck parked at the bowling alley on Greenville. They take pretty much any thing except furniture and appliances. One of their stores is on Ave K and 18th St in Plano. Paralyzed Veterans and Leukemia Society both contact us and think both take clothing, household, etc...Also Children's Advocacy.
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jogo
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Posts: 1321
Reg: 08-31-05
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04-08-12 12:08 PM - Post#147853
In response to Bunny-san
Just beware - once you agree to donate items to a service that will pick up from your home, you'll be inundated with phone calls from other organizations asking for the same thing. I used to give items to some of those groups when my kids were younger and frequently outgrew clothing, etc. Now they're older and we just don't have the same amount of stuff to donate. However, that hasn't stopped the frequent phone calls. Asking them to stop calling doesn't seem to do any good either. I prefer to just take donations to the truck at the bowling alley now.
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mspam3
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Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
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04-08-12 12:12 PM - Post#147854
In response to Bunny-san
I think the Salvation Army will pick up. The truck was at my neighbor's house a few weeks ago.
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Bunny-san
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Posts: 91
Loc: Allen
Reg: 06-30-07
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04-09-12 09:23 AM - Post#147866
In response to mspam3
Thanks, everyone. I purged some closets, so I have more bags of clothing than will fit in my car.
However, I might just take them a load at a time to the bowling alley drop-off.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
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jogo
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04-09-12 10:35 AM - Post#147871
In response to Bunny-san
There is a new store, Thrifty Sense, in the old A Town Sports location (near Big Lots and Tuesday Morning) which I noticed this morning and stopped by. They accept donations and also do pickups. Their phone number is 214-383-4004. They are a non-profit that helps the needy, homeless and elderly.
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mspam3
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Loc: Allen TX
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04-09-12 11:42 AM - Post#147874
In response to Bunny-san
Just got this email from the Citizen Observer:
Allen Police Department Alert - Allen Police Explorer Garage Sale
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Allen Police Explorer Garage Sale
Feel the need for some Spring cleaning? Need to clean out your closets or garage?
Here is your opportunity! The Police Department Annual Explorer Post 2000 garage sale!
Time: Saturday, May 19th, 7AM till it’s all gone.
Location: First United Methodist Church (601 S. Greenville Ave).
The success of the sale is dependent upon the generosity of those willing to donate.
We had a great response last year and earned approximately $1000 for the Explorer fund.
The Explorer fund is used to finance Explorer events and competitions for our Explorers.
We will pick up items, regardless of size but please, in sellable condition, by appointment.
Donors can contact Officer Sammy Rippamonti.
Thank you!
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
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04-09-12 04:51 PM - Post#147891
In response to mspam3
There is also this opportunity to support Relay for Life:
Relay For Life of Allen Texas
Second Annual
Team Garage Sale
Saturday, April 14th
Stop by and shop for a GREAT cause!!
Relay For Life of Allen Garage Sale
Saturday, April 14th from 7:30AM to Noon
Stacy Funiture Parking Lot
McDermott and 75
All proceeds will go to the Relay For Life of Allen Texas to help with the Fight Against Cancer!
All Items not sold at the end of the garage sale will be donated to a local charity.
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