Our homeowners (and agents) are always looking for resources.
Clutter is usually tops on the list.
Here is a win-win for everyone - you can help your homeowners & make a difference in a child's life!
In our area the Big Brother Big Sister Foundation www.bbbs.org offers scheduled pick-ups of small household items, usable clothes and shoes. (This is for gently used items) It is an efficient system to help your homeowners rid their home of clutter and help a very worthy cause. Their phone number is 800-483-5503
The BBBS Foundation is registered with the offices of the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, and they have taken any necessary steps to comply with local police departments' requirements.
Big Brother Big Sister Foundation offers mentoring programs that match children to adult volunteers. They sell the donated items to thrift stores and use 100% of the net proceeds to support the mentoring programs of Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay and Big Sister Assn of Greater Boston.
And, if your homeowner has a collection of cars in the yard - contact The National Big Brother Big Sister Foundation has a Car for Kids Program - 1-800-859-6526. They will tow the car away!
They need resalable Clothing (men, women, children - all types and sizes)>
clothing Accessories, shoes, bedding items (no mattresses), draperies and curtains, housewares & glassware, small toys, games & tools!
They will pick up in most towns in Southeastern Massachusetts -
If you are not fortunate to live in the great state of Massachusetts call 1-800-859-6526 for more info!
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Good job for putting the word out. Worthy charities are suffering in these days of economic stress.
Nice post, and I love the trusk
Tom braatz
Margaret, I'm grateful for the number, the only thing I can find here is that they will sometimes pick up clothing but not household items.....I'll have to see what they do in the great state of New York :)
Hi Vickie - Thank you for your comment. Charities are suffering - and this is a very worthwhile organization. :)
Hi Tom - Love the truck! Smile!
Hi Carole! In my area (north of Boston) they will not pick up furniture - however they pick up just about everything else! And, my last homeowner had enough glassware to open an Oneida Glass Factory - a little local humor there - and she packed them up - 5 boxes! What a difference for her home to be decluttered and it was a great donation. The fellows were polite and personable - they are licensed with the Attorney General which is important for our client's peace of mind. Sending you greetings from the great state of Taxachusetts - ooops Massachusetts! Smile!
Margaret,
Thank you for the wonderful idea. I hadn't thought of Big BBBS for donations.
Joyce
Hi Joyce! Big BBBS is a great resource - which ones have you used? Thank you for stopping by! Can't wait to see you next week! Margaret
We have this service in Canada as well and have used it in the past. Thanks for the reminder.
Margaret, this was a nice reminder that the obvious charities are sometimes left out of our thoughts. Thanks for the reminder, I am sure that we have a local chapter here, I have StagersLIST.com for stuff but I always need somewhere for the clothing, etc, that homeonwers need to get ride of and seem weary of having to find a place to take them to. As always, these are quality and kind thoughts from Margaret. I can always count on you for the compassionate answers.
I used to be a big sister, I didn't know they did such a thing. Good to know.
Thanks for the info...I usually contact the Veterans with my stuff but it is nice to have another alternative.
Hi Margaret ~ Thank you for sharing this information with all of us. I never heard of Big Brother, Big Sister doing that. I will have to check into that in our area. Great charity and great cause. Thank you for this valuable information.
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