Donating
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There are many ways that you can donate to Leeward:
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Donate Goods
One of the many benefits of a local charitable thrift store is that it helps lessen our impact on the environment by recycling and reusing clothes and other household items. While we try to recycle as much as possible, some items are just not suitable for a thrift store operation. The high cost of handling, storing and disposing of items that are not "sell-able" has a negative impact on our charitable donations. So here is some information that will help you decide if an item is a "good donation."
We accept casual donations (two or three bags/boxes) from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tuesday through Saturday) and from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sundays). We are closed on Mondays. If you have more than two or three bags/boxes, please call our main number to arrange for a donation time.
We will pick up your furniture donations. Call our main number to set up a time for pick-up.
We accept casual donations (two or three bags/boxes) from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Tuesday through Saturday) and from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Sundays). We are closed on Mondays. If you have more than two or three bags/boxes, please call our main number to arrange for a donation time.
We will pick up your furniture donations. Call our main number to set up a time for pick-up.
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What to donate |
What not to donate |
Condition is everything |
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Clothes, shoes, belts, hats, scarves, jewelry, purses, books, records, DVDs, flat screen TVs, video games, audio equipment, electronics, board games, sporting goods, pictures, paintings, wall hangings, pottery, dishes, vases, pots, pans, silverware, small appliances, decorative items, furniture, tools, blankets, sheets, curtains, throw pillows, pillow cases, placemats, linens....
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Mattresses, bed pillows, box springs, CRT Computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, "tube" TVs, building materials, large appliances, audio tapes, flammable liquids, items that have been recalled or deemed hazardous by the:
Consumer Safety Commission (http://www.cpsc.gov) You can also contact earth911.com to find alternative locations (by zip code) to donate items that we do not accept. |
The condition of donations is critical in determining if a donation is "good." A good rule of thumb is "if you would be proud to give it to a friend or a relative...then it is probably a "good donation." Donations are "good" if they have been gently used, in complete working condition, not broken, cracked, torn, stained, covered in pet hair or worn out. Before donating items should be cleaned as best as possible. Clothes should be washed and free from strong odors such as perfume, smoke, mothballs or mustiness.
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Donate Used Electronics
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Leeward is now accepting USED electronic devices for recycling. Items do NOT have to be in working order. Leeward is recycling the metal on these items only. ALL DATA WILL BE SAFELY DESTROYED.
We DO ACCEPT: Cell phones, Computer Towers, Laptops and Tablets. We DO NOT accept: Computer Monitors, Fax Machines, Printers If you have any questions, you can call or drop by one of the retail stores for more information. |
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Donate through AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Leeward Charitable Foundation every time you shop at Amazon at no cost to you. Every time you make a purchase, Amazon will donate a small percentage of the sale to Leeward (on Amazon eligible items).
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device.
- Sign in to smile.amazon.com on your desktop or mobile phone browser.
- From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity. ...
- Select Leeward Charitable Foundation Inc.
Make a Cash Donation
If you don't have goods to donate, we also take cash donations. ALL cash donations are donated directly to the local charitable organizations that we support.
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