From: Julie Subject: Re: Spam Alert: [Newcomers] furniture discards Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 11:57:55 -0400 Someone compiled and/or I compiled (I can't remember now) the following donation centers: salvation army genl 800.958.7825. pick up press 2 union 908.851.9300 NO APPLIANCES Jr League (of Summit) clothes & small appliances VVA 800.964.5946 Angel Connection, Morris Plains, 973-895-4874 Helps families with AIDS. Accepts clothes and housewares. CabWatch, New York, NY, www.cabwatch.org Distributes inactivated cell phones, which are reprogrammed to dial 9-1-1 to NYC taxi drivers. Call to Protect 1580 E. Ellsworth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 www.donateaphone.com, 1-888-901-SAFE , wirelessfoundation.org Donates cell phones, reprogrammed to dial 9-1-1 to domestic violence victims. Include phone & accessories. Include name & mailing address and request acknowledgment for tax deduction purposes (get in 30 days) Computers 4 Kids, 203-591-1714 This program covers NY, NJ, CT and MA. Accepts old computers, working monitors, printers, network cards and other network components. Volunteers dispose of any data and refurbish equipment for donations to school systems and shut-ins. Dress for Success, Madison, 973-822-3188, www.dressforsuccess.org Women's business clothes are donated to struggling women trying to enter the job market. Floppies for Kiddies, 20349 Highway 36, Covington, LA, 70433 Collects old computer diskettes, formatted or unformatted, erases them, and distributes to needy schools around the country. Goodwill, Newark, 973-621-9560 Home pick up with at least three boxes. Otherwise, drop-off. Accepts clothing, dishes and housewares in good condition. Goodwill Thrift Shop, Montclair, 973-509-2712 Accepts clothes, toys and baby accessories. Hospice of West Essex Thrift Shop, Caldwell, 973-228-5164 Accepts clothing and housewares. Mailboxes, Etc., Any Location Will take and recycle your packaging peanuts, bubble wrap and shipping boxes. Montclair College Womenís Book Center, Montclair, 973-783-7040 Will take books on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. National Council of Jewish Women, West Orange, 973-673-6259 Seasonal clothes, toys and small appliances. NCJW Thrift Shop at (973) 673-6259 National Cristina Foundation, 1-800-274-7846 Helps at risk students, people with disabilities and the disadvantaged. Arranges to transfer old (486K and above) Internet-ready computers to physically and mentally challenged individuals ages 7-25. Operation Toy Box, 114 Whiteís Ln, Louisburg, NC 27549, 1-919-554-1410 New and gently used toys, books and games are donated to children 12 and under who have been affected by disaster. Paws, Montclair, 973-746-5212 Accepts unopened dog and cat food, toys and paraphernalia. Project Peace, Montclair, 973-746-9509 Accepts childrens clothing up to 2T, cribs, maternity clothes, formula, diapers and small household items. Rocklin Opticians, Montclair, 973-744-1579 Lions Club, Drop-off boxes in most post offices Lens Crafters, Livingston Mall. 973-535-3344; East Hanover, 973-781-0700 Accept old eyeglasses and cases. St. Hubertís Giralda Animal Shelter, Madison, 973-377-4962 Accepts dog carriers, pet food, dog toys and Polaroid cameras. St. Lukeís Second Time Around Thrift Shop, Montclair, 973-744-2517 Accepts clothes, shoes, housewares and small furniture. Verona Service League Thrift Shop, Verona, 973-239-0864 Accepts clothes, linens and jewelry. Vietnam Veterans of America, 1-800-775-8387 Will pick up at your home. Accepts clothing, small furniture, bedding, drapes, bicycles and small appliances. We Cash Clothes, 1-800-500-0445 Will pick up items at your home, send you a check. Accepts clothes, stuffed animals, shoes and belts.