There are many places where you can donate furniture in Minnesota.
Whether it's because you're moving, making room for a house guest or renovating the garage, old furniture eventually has to go. There are more than a million non-profit organizations nationwide that are involved in philanthropic activity. They include neighborhood associations, community theater companies and churches. If you live in Minnesota, choosing where to donate your old furniture can be overwhelming. If you follow an action plan, however, it's simple.
Inspect What You're Donating
Decide if your furniture has real value to anyone. Charities who accept furniture donations resell or give them to families in need. Your old furniture should be clean and undamaged. If it's too shabby, it's better off throwing it away. When you're sure of what items you're donating, make a list of what you have. If you want your donations picked up by the charity you're donating them to, they'll need you to itemize what you have so they know what size truck to send.
Research Local Community Options
Use a local directory to find out what charitable organizations in your neighborhood accept furniture. Request specific time guidelines for dropping donations off. If you're unable to deliver your donations yourself, ask if they pickup. Find out if they're a religious organization or a non-profit that specializes in a specific cause. Ask if they provide donation receipts.
Where to Donate in the Twin Cities
Contact Bridging, a non-profit organization with locations in Bloomington and Roseville that donate furniture to thousands of families in need. They accept large, small furniture and housewares. Appointments aren't necessary to make on-site donations. Volunteers and Staff help unload donation items. You can also contact them to request a pickup. Bridging will provide a receipt for donations valued over $250. A professional appraisal is required when a deduction exceeds $500 for any single item.
Where to Donate in Greater Minnesota
Consider the Salvation Army, a national charity with facilities throughout Minnesota, and find out where their nearest furniture donation center is located. The money they make from the donations they sell in their thrift shops finance a broad array of social services, including housing and rehabilitation programs for people and communities in need. You can also contact Good Will for their furniture donation locations and guidelines. Goodwill donates millions of dollars annually towards job development and family services programs.
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