donations of excess items
After the home organization service is completed, there are often excess items left over. If the items have useful life left in them, they can be donated to a nonprofit or charitable group that can use the items right away. In the pictures above, I am donating many usefu things to LSSNCA Resource Center in Alexandria, Virginia.. This organization benefits refugees and children in foster care.
I enjoy the process of donating items to groups that can use them. It makes me feel good knowing that other people may benefit from a client’s excess items.
groups that serve the community
Here are some of my favorite organizations to donate to.
GreenDrop drop off locations are located throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area and in other states. GreenDrop also offers free in-home pickups of lightly used clothing, household items, and other goods.
6511 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306. Free clothes closet for the community. (703) 768-9084
6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310. The Koinonia Foundation Inc. offers a food pantry and clothes closet to those in need. (703) 971-1991.
9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079. This thrift store is part of the Lorton Community Action Center. They provide clothes, small electronics, home decor, kitchen items, and furniture on an “as available” basis. (571) 667-6322
The MaRiH Center (pronounced Mariah)
3230-B DukeStreet, Alexandria, VA 22314. Offers baby clothes, car seats, formula, and other items to expectant moms. (703) 370-4774.
Newhope Housing – Mondloch House
8407-E Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 (administrative office). Accepts new socks, underwear, shirts, and cleaning supplies. (703) 799-2293.
This is a nationwide in-kind donation and recycling program. Perfect option for leftovers from estate sales. Pickup and dropoff options. (888) 987-1305
LSSNCA Resource Center (Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area)
57210 General Wshington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312. Offers free clothes and household items to refugees and those in foster care. No pickup; limited dropoff options. (202) 723-3000