Donation Dos and Don'ts

Here are a few tips to ensure your donation will deliver the maximum value:

Do's

• Separate clothing from household items in boxes or bags
• Wash or dry-clean clothing.  Keep shoes paired with a rubber band
• Wrap breakable items in newspaper and place in boxes
• Test electrical equipment (wrap cords around items) and battery-operated items
• Include all pieces and parts to children’s games and toys
• Include a clear title and keys when donating a vehicle
• Clean computer hard drives of personal/business information and include the operating system
• Postmark or hand deliver all financial contributions by December 31

Don’ts

• Leave items unattended outside a collection center
• Donate broken or soiled items
• Give items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet current safety standards.  For more information, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Thank you for your donation.  It will work to improve lives.

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