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mom18
Citizen
Username: Mom18
Post Number: 17
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 1:44 pm: | 
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We have a variety of clothing to donate. We would prefer to give to an organization that distributes the clothing to be worn [We have heard that the major organizations, like Vietnam Vets of America or Goodwill, often shred the clothes and sell the rags to fund their operations. Nothing wrong with that, but not what we had in mind.]
Suggestions and contact info from MOL'ers appreciated. |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1497
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 2:02 pm: |
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There is an organization called Dress for Success that gives womens' suits and career clothes to poor women getting their first jobs. You can check them out at their website:
http://www.dressforsuccess.org/
I think there may be a similar organization for men now, too, but not sure. |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1498
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 2:03 pm: |
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Also, Dress for Success has locations in Jersey City, Newark and Morris County.....so you are guaranteed your clothes will benefit someone nearby, not far away. |
Boomie
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 324
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 4:06 pm: |
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The new Goodwill store on Route 22 in Springfield accepts donations and sells them right there in their huge space. |
Hamandeggs
Citizen
Username: Hamandeggs
Post Number: 287
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 4:21 pm: |
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And the Turnover Sale is almost here! Morrow Church accepts donations of almost anything for a big month-long rummage sale. The sale benefits many orgs locally. |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 344
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 4:39 pm: |
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Hamandeggs,
I've started my pile for the Turnover sale. Do you have any idea when Morrow will start accepting donations? |
steven ackerman
Citizen
Username: Steve1
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 6:40 pm: |
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I know Morristown is a bit far away but the Methodist Church there has a "clothing bank" all donated clothing is given away free to anyone who shows up there needing clothes. I bring a lot of stuff there simply because it is all put to good use.
also the market street mission in morristown sells all donated items cheaply to support their food bank and homeless shelter. they also give vouchers to organizations who help poor, and in need families - these vouchers can be used for anything they sell from clothes to furniture. |
Hamandeggs
Citizen
Username: Hamandeggs
Post Number: 288
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 7:55 pm: |
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Yes, you can drop off stuff at Morrow as of Friday, June 16th (or that Friday if my dates are wrong). |
Brett Sahler
Citizen
Username: Brettsahler
Post Number: 42
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 10:39 pm: |
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There is a clothing recycling bin at the Maplewood Recylcing center. I don't remember which organization it goes to, but it is convenient. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 1958
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:35 am: |
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I am not sure if I am understanding the Morrow sale, so.....does Morrow take toys also?
If Morrow won't take toys, who does?
Thx. |
Hamandeggs
Citizen
Username: Hamandeggs
Post Number: 289
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 5:43 am: |
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Morrow Church takes (and sells) everything except food. Seriously, the sale offers clothes, toys, books, kitchen sinks, furniture, commercial appliances (every year), exercise equipment... You can donate just about anything and then come buy other stuff during the month of July. The proceeds benefit local (here and Newark) missions (including buying some of the defibrillators around town)and leftover stuff goes to several orgs in Newark. For ex, the baby stuff goes to a particular shelter and so on.
To drop off, just take your stuff to the church and leave it there. That's it. |
Neen
Citizen
Username: Neen
Post Number: 231
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 9:50 am: |
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Is that true about the Vietnam Vets? I just gave them a bunch of nice stuff and am disappointed to hear that it will only be used as rags. |
optimyst
Citizen
Username: Optimyst
Post Number: 155
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:18 am: |
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Here is where I have been bringing clothes for years:
St Andrew & Holy Communion Episcopal Church
South Orange Av & S Ridgewood Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079
973-763-2355
They are very nice and the clothes are given to a battered women's shelter, so I am glad to see them get used.
Women and children especially, but sometimes they can use men's clothing for some bigger boys. Just ask.
I believe they accept clothing donations from 9-4 on weekdays, but I would call to be sure.
They will give you a tax slip,if requested. |
mlj
Citizen
Username: Mlj
Post Number: 232
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:19 pm: |
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I was shocked to read that Vietnam Veterans of America are shredding the clothing for rags, so I called them. According to the woman I spoke to, the clothing picked up in our area is brought to Red, White and Blue Thrift Store on Nottingham Way in Trenton where it is sold. Proceeds go to benefit veterans needs such as food, medical assistance, etc. |
mjc
Citizen
Username: Mjc
Post Number: 1128
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 4:09 pm: |
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I believe Morrow will be setting up for Turnover on Friday evening, June 16, pulling out the clothes racks, etc. So if you're donating a lot of clothes, they might appreciate dropoffs Sat. 6/17 and later. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 1961
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 4:28 pm: |
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Thanks for the info. I have a ton of toys that my children no longer need, and it would be nice if they could go to a worthy organization. |
BGS
Supporter
Username: Bgs
Post Number: 1001
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 5:23 pm: |
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To all- The Morrow turnover sale is over 60 years old and we do donate 99% of the profit that we make to many organizations.
As someone who has worked this sale for approximately 23 years, I ask that you seriously look at the items that you are donating. If the clothes or toys are dirty, chances are we are not going to be able to sell them. It would be so nice if clothes were bagged according the gender or age (i.e.- adult-children)
If you have left over Christmas wrap that is smashed or torn up we probably are not going to be able to sell that either. Smashed bows are not going to sell either. That being said, I do have someone that looks for candle stubs every year! ;-)
We have had some of the most unusual stuff donated...including a vase that was worth over $3,000!!!
The church gives tax receipts if you need them and you can call the church office for information about that.
The miracle on Baker Street is coming up soon and you will find me in the hallway on the main floor selling costume jewelry at the evening sales.
Stop by and say hey!!!
Donations should be left inside the lower Baker Street doors after June 16th.
BGS |
Neen
Citizen
Username: Neen
Post Number: 232
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:00 am: |
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MLJ, thank you so much for making that call. I recently put together a few nice bags of clothes to give to them and was careful not to include anything too worn, and was disappointed to read this thread about it being shredded. I feel much better and will put together more for them soon! |
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