Founded in 1992, suited for change empowers women by increasing their employment and job retention potential. We collect and then sell gently used books and cds and dvds. The foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so your donations are taxdeductible. We help both you and the charities get the most from your clothing donations in the washington, dc area. Book donation database services in the united states. Donate to your charity of choice using one of our various locations throughout the midatlantic region. Not only is your donation charitable, but it helps make it possible for purple heart to assist combatwounded, american veterans and provide services to their families.
If youre in new york city, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you. Nonprofit consumers checkbook published by center for the study of services needs your help. Each carpe librum seize the book location sells books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records that were donated by the public. When you donate socks and underwear to thrive dc, you help our clients stay clean, healthy, and happy. May 14, 2019 local libraries can turn your books into cash through book sales. Check out our directory of charities that offer donation pickup service. Most of the charities in the dc donation town directory will.
It has never been so convenient to make charitable donations in washington, dc until now. Goodwill on 9321 s western ave, chicago, il 60643 takes book donations in chicago. The best option is to drop off books during our packing time on wednesday or thursday evenings 5. Cradles to crayons accepts a wide range of donations of new and likenew items for children of all ages, from newborn to age 12. Details on how to get there are available in the where we pack section of our volunteer page. Donate books and electronics in new york city books4cause. Our book donations come from chicago area homes or d. Launched in washington, dc back in 2002, books for america operated as a nonprofit organization and found new homes for more than 1 million books. Not necessarily ideal but the dc libraries dont seem to want book donations. Please provide a return address so we can thank you for your donation. If you reside in washington, dc, donate clothes or household items to greendrop. Selling on ebay since 1999 with a 100% positive feedback rating. Yes, all donations made to goodwill of greater washington support job training programs for people with disadvantages and disabilities here in the greater washington, dc area. If youre in chicago, schedule a book donations pickup, and well do all the heavy lifting for you.
Purple heart donations make a difference today by donating gently used clothing and household items to purple heart through greendrop. The government of the district of columbias donations handbook contains the official procedures required by the office of partnerships and grant services opgs for all employees requesting legal authorization to solicit, accept, andor use donations. Cash donations may be made by check or money order made out to. Donate used textbooks, like law books or medical books, so that students in a tight financial situation can keep up with their studies. Second story books outofprint, used and rare books in all. Turning the page has popup book sales in washington, d. When youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. To learn more about each charitys policies and dropoff procedures for donations, go to the alphabetical list of dcarea charities that accept donations.
They offer an easy way to donate clothes and shoes. This website allows you schedule a pickup in following states. Chicago books to women in prison can only accept softbound books. We are the areas leading nonprofit for women in need of professional attire, mentoring, and jobreadiness education.
Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Connect with us 1200 first street, ne, washington, dc 20002 phone. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. Heres the inside scoop on three chicago organizations putting used books to great use. Washington, dc nonprofits and charities donate, volunteer. For large donations please contact us at email protected. We also accept cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops, cd and dvd donations, too. Goodwill of greater washington uses the proceeds from every vehicle donation to support our mission of providing job training services to.
We accepted donations of gently used books and used them to build and improve libraries in schools, shelters and many other educational organizations. Book donations may be dropped off at any carpe librum bookstore location. Without the donations we receive from our subscribers and other consumers in addition to subscription payments from subscribers, we simply would not survive. Navy museum store at museum education center building 76 736 sicard st southeast 2028892212.
Carpe librum locations turning the page turning the page. Local libraries can turn your books into cash through book sales. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. Book donations district of columbia public library.
In 2018, they provided over,500 books to women in prison. Turning the page updates in response to covid19 april 22, 2020. Donations better world books 55740 currant road mishawaka, in. All book donations are from chicago area homes or d. First book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. We accepted donations of gentlyused books and used them to build and improve libraries in schools, shelters and many other educational organizations. Donate used books turning the page turning the page. Donate books and electronics in the chicago area books4cause. Will my donations benefit people in the washington, dc area. Although we are not affiliated with any of these, we wholeheartedly support their work. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. Over 24,000 books, cds, and dvds, available exclusively through our amazon st ore. Our first editions, rare, and medium rare books are available for purchase through this website. We are open 10am8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on saturdays, and 9am7pm on sundays.
Folio used bookstore chevy chase dc public library 5625 connecticut avenue, n. Mens, womens and children clothing, small appliances, pots, pans, dishes, curtains drapes, seasonal items, flat screen tvs, exercise equiptment, 5 years old or less. Our stores are located throughout the greater washington, dc area. If you would like to send books to a prisoner in one of the states we dont support california, texas. City recycling dropoff the loopgreat for damaged or moldy books. You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. All proceeds go to turning the page in support of our program initiatives. Clothing donations in dc suited for change united states. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Books for america collects books to benefit locations around the city, including schools, shelters, and prisons. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. This crucial support sustains our work and our associates board and council bring together rising leaders in the community to learn more about chicago public library, to raise important funding, and to spread the good word about all the library does.
The committee works with asa to advertise, solicit applications, and select proposals for the asa funded gretchen walsh book donation awards. Africana librarians council alc book donations committee. More ways to sell, donate, dump or recycle household items. Im a bibliophile so the thought of parting with books makes me a bit sad. The salvation army the salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. Many other groups do the same thing we do send books to prisoners. Books for america, based in washington, dc, distributes donated books, movies, music and instructional cds, audiobooks, and more to organizations in the united states serving needy communities and individuals. It looks like the arlington libraries do take donations in small numbers. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101.
You need to register for the site, but once you do, you can help out the troops by sending soldiers specific books they hope to read, which they can request. This year, were happy to announce that our partnership with goodwill is back in nyc and live in chicago and washington, dc for the first time. Amvets donations pickup service schedule a pickup now. I ended up giving a bunch of books to goodwill in arlington on glebe road. If you have books to donate and live near one, they would appreciate your support. You may also choose to have the funds benefit the national federation of the blind. All books, cds, dvds, and vinyl records for sale at carpe librum locations are donated by the public. We do not only accept books, but also cell phones, tablets, ereaders, laptops less than 3 years old, cds and dvds. Apr 28, 2015 last year you helped us collect 35,000 pounds of clothing donations for goodwill thank you. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. Donating your slightly used goods to goodwill helps provide the greater washington community with free job training programs and career services. Open every day, 9 to 5, they have an informal book exchange. You can donate books at a variety of locations in your community, including. The church is located at 1500 16th st nw, washington dc, 20036.
Book donations committee of alcasa the book donations committee meets twice a year at the spring and fall meetings of the africana librarians council. Capitol hill books is a used bookstore located on historic capitol hill in washington dc, with three floors of quality used books, first editions and rare books. At this time we are unable to accept regular clothing items like pants, jeans, collared shirts, shoes, or professional wear. Chicago books to women in prison operating since 2002, this chicago nonprofit ships books to incarcerated women across the u. In order to provide consumers with unbiased ratings and advice, checkbook carries no. Any books we cant sell are either donated directly to one of our nonprofit partners or recycled. In our giving factory warehouses, we then handselect items to create and distribute packages for specific kids. Give us a call today at 18889443767 to find a location to donate. There are three ways you can support turning the page continue the programs listed below.
Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and. Free goodwill pickups in nyc, chicago, and washington, dc. To get to us via metro, take the red line to dupont circle, leave via the south entrance, walk. Turning the page has yearly popup book sales in washington, d. Find 163 listings related to donate magazines in arlington on. Books, art, posters and some very unusual collectibles. Planet aids yellow clothes donation bins are all over the dc area and many other parts of the country. The book thing in baltimore accepts book donations.
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