Have you ever attempted to clear your physical space but ended up with a lot of stuff that you didn’t want to get rid of? Maybe, it wasn’t that you didn’t want to part with the items but you wanted to make sure that it went somewhere that it could be appreciated and used. Messless wants to provide you with a few secrets that could make purging a lot easier and fulfilling. The Messless mission is to create calmness and clarity to your space, a clear path for you to reach your goals.
“Clothing”
Business Attire
Dress For Success give disadvantaged women your donated professional and business attire, and give the opportunity for women to establish a stable career.
10 S Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 355-5839
http://www.dressforsuccess.org
Formal Attire
Cinderella Dreams developed by the Midlothian Junior Women’s Club makes young ladies be the Cinderella of their prom possible with your donations of formal attire.
http://www.cinderelladreams.net
“CDs, DVDs etc”
Visit http://www.zunafish.com. You can trade your DVDs, CDs, paperbacks, audiobooks, video games and VHS tapes. FREE yourself of all the unwanted stuff that’s weighing you down and get what you really want.
“Computer-Electronics”
If you’re ready to replace, sell, or retire your old computer, it’s very important to eradicate personal data stored on its hard drive before unplugging it for the last time. You should always remember that even though you manually delete computer files, an identity thief might still be able to recover them, possibly putting you or your family at risk.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/yourself/personal/oldpc.mspx or http://dban.sourceforge.net
Goodwill accepts donated computers
Area residents can recycle unwanted computer equipment and other electronics at Goodwill’s main facility, located at 6301 Midlothian Turnpike. Goodwill’s new e-recycling program will help the community to properly dispose of unwanted computers and other electronics, either de-manufacturing parts for recycling, or refurbishing components for resale in Goodwill stores, while providing work opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Simply bring unwanted electronics between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Items may be brought to the side dock.
“Clothing and Household Items”
Safe Harbor is able to live our mission of helping victims of domestic violence by the continued generous support of our donors through financial gifts, in-kind gifts and donated materials. Call Jennifer at 804-249-9470 for donation drop off instructions.
http://www.safeharborshelter.com/Donate.htm
“Food and Household Items”
The Central Virginia Foodbank accepts contributions of food and household and personal care products from 8am – 4pm, Monday through Friday. 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond VA. 804-521-2500
http://www.cvfb.org/HowYouCanHelp/Food/tabid/65/Default.aspx
The needs of our families at the William Byrd Community House vary widely and we are happy to accept your donation of nonperishable food, clothing, toys, books, household items and any other items you think would be helpful for families in need. Please call in advance to schedule a drop off time. To donate, call William Byrd Community House at 804-643-2717
http://www.wbch.org/go/help/goods
“Fabric”
You can donate your fabric to Richmond Quilters’ Guild for quilting projects.
http://www.richmondquiltguild.com/charity.htm
“Pet Donations”
Richmond Animal Care and Control
The doggies could really benefit from leashes and collars of all sizes, towels, biscuits, and toys—especially new or gently used Kongs and tennis balls! The kitties love soft beds and toys, too! Your donation will immediately benefit the dogs and cats at the Richmond Animal Shelter. The address is: 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222 Phone: (804) 646-5573
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/VA126.html
“Other Donation Resources”
These organizations take practically anything:
Goodwill.
http://www.goodwillrichmond.org/wheretodonate.asp
Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmysouth.org/VA.htm#
Amvets
1-800-272-8387 Pickups
http://www.amvetsnsf.org/stores.html
Freecycle
http://www.freecycle.net
“Additional Resources”
Bartering Service
Do you remember what it means to barter? You trade something that you have for something that you want.
http://www.swapthing.com.
Document Destruction
Goodwill of Central Virginia has earned a solid reputation in the community for the confidential collection, shredding and disposal of business and personal documents. You can drop off boxes of documents to be shredding at: 6301 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, Virginia 23225. Contact them at (804)745-6300. http://www.goodwillrichmond.org/documentdestruction.asp
