If you’re like many people, you want to donate your gently used household items in advance of the holidays – but you may not know where to go to drop off donations. Fortunately, this guide gives you a list of 13 great places that are accepting donations of household items, including clothing, furniture and toys.
13 Places to Donate Household Items in Scottsdale Before the Holidays
Here’s a quick list of 13 places to donate household items in Scottsdale in advance of the holidays:
- Scottsdale & Oak Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center at 2441 North Scottsdale Road
- Savers at 15020 North Northsight Boulevard
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Thrift Shop at 2626 North Scottsdale Road
- Sojourner Center at 2330 East Fillmore Street in Phoenix
- Child Crisis Arizona (you must call 480-321-8946 to schedule a drop-off)
- House of Refuge at 6858 East Ursula Avenue in Mesa
- Scottsdale Hope Chest at 4857 East Greenway Road
- Military Order of the Purple Heart (they’ll pick up at your location)
- Hope’s Closet Thrift Store at 415 North Litchfield Road in Goodyear
- Justa Center at 1001 West Jefferson Street in Phoenix
- Salvation Army Family Stores
- Desert Mission Food Bank at 9229 North 7th Avenue in Phoenix
- Valley of the Sun United Way at 1550 East Jefferson Street in Phoenix
Here’s a closer look at each.
Scottsdale & Oak Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center
Address: 2441 North Scottsdale Road
The Scottsdale & Oak Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center is a nonprofit organization that helps people get the items they need at discounted prices, assists people with employment through no-cost career services and more. What Goodwill can’t sell, it recycles – so either way, your donated goods aren’t going to a landfill.
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Savers
Address: 15020 North Northsight Boulevard
Savers is a for-profit thrift store chain with locations across the United States, Canada and Australia. The company operates under the names Value Village in some markets. Savers sells donated items in its stores and online, with some proceeds going to support charities.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Thrift Shop
Address: 2626 North Scottsdale Road
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Thrift Shop is a nonprofit organization that provides funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale through the sale of donated items in its store. The thrift shop accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
Sojourner Center
Address: 2330 East Fillmore Street in Phoenix
The Sojourner Center is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services to women and children who have been affected by domestic violence. The center accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
Child Crisis Arizona
Child Crisis Arizona is a nonprofit organization that provides safe places for children and families, offers early education and child care, and works to prevent child abuse and neglect. The organization accepts donations of clothing, toys, household items and more (for adults and children). You must call 480-321-8946 to schedule a drop-off.
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House of Refuge
Address: 6858 East Ursula Avenue in Mesa
The House of Refuge is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and services to homeless families. The organization accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
Scottsdale Hope Chest
Address: 4857 East Greenway Road
The Scottsdale Hope Chest Thrift Store, run by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, accepts gently used and new items to sell to others. The proceeds from its store support other St. Vincent de Paul programs that help people with food, clothing, housing and medical care. The Scottsdale Hope Chest location of St. Vincent de Paul participates in the “Bringing Hope Home” program, which helps previously unhoused individuals and families get furniture for their new homes.
Military Order of the Purple Heart
The Military Order of the Purple Heart is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to veterans and their families. The organization accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more. They will pick up your donations at your location.
Hope’s Closet Thrift Store
Address: 415 North Litchfield Road in Goodyear
Hope’s Closet Thrift Store is a nonprofit organization that provides funding for the Crisis Nursery of Phoenix through the sale of donated items in its store. The thrift store accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
Justa Center
Address: 1001 West Jefferson Street in Phoenix
The Justa Center is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and services to seniors. The organization accepts donations of furniture, household items, clothing and more.
The Salvation Army Family Stores
Address: various locations
The Salvation Army Family Stores are a chain of thrift stores operated by the Salvation Army. The stores sell donated items, with proceeds going to support the Salvation Army’s programs. The Salvation Army accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
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Desert Mission Food Bank
Address: 9229 North 7th Avenue in Phoenix
The Desert Mission Food Bank is a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals. The food bank also accept donations of non-perishable food items, personal care products and more.
Valley of the Sun United Way
Address: 1550 East Jefferson Street in Phoenix
The Valley of the Sun United Way is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of individuals and families in need by supporting a network of partner agencies. The organization accepts donations of clothing, furniture, household items, toys and more.
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