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New Additions: Furniture Donations in Miami with Pickup, Clothing Too

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Dragonfly Thrifty Boutique, part of Leap for Ladies

 

 

By Jan Engoren and Yours Truly

 

Here’s our current update along with new additions on  furniture donations in Miami as well as clothing with pickup. Find our  list of 10 places that would welcome your clothing and furniture donations in Miami along with many other items that are listed below. Note as indicated, that in many cases furniture needs to be vetted in advance before it is accepted.  Many do pickups and for free. Be sure to call before you go to double check opening, times, and what they’re looking for.  And if you want to donate your time and expertise, check out the link at the end for volunteering opportunities.

1) Lotus House Thrift

(305) 576-4112

Lotus House is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of homeless women, youth and children. Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique is an innovative boutique located in the Miami Design District. They benefit the Lotus House Women’s Shelter and specialize in designer, vintage, like new and gently used clothing, furniture (40% off on Wednesdays)jewelry, collectibles and more at reasonable prices. Where else can you find Lily Pulitzer skirts for $40, or Kenneth Cole spiked heels at a giveaway price of $48? A portion of all proceeds also goes to the Lotus House Shelter.  For more information on Lotus House, click here.

 

What They Want:

Lotus House Thrift donations ensure that the women and children at Lotus House will have their clothing needs met, including the basics: interview outfits and work attire, as well as much needed furnishings and household goods to assist them in making the transition to their new homes .

They will accept new and gently used clothing, shoes household items and furniture donations in Miami during store hours, no appointment needed. There are also pickups. Their pink trucks, managed by alumni of Lotus House and Thrift Team members, our pink trucks will come to your house for large furniture donations in Miami! To schedule a pick up call  305.576.4112 or email  at info@lotushousethrift.org.

Most urgently needed items are listed below. These items can be brought directly to the shelter at 217 NW 15the Street, Miami FL 33136

  • Diapers especially sizes newborn 4,5,6
  • Pull ups, sizes 2 T-5T
  • White twin bed sheet set
  • Standard pillows
  • White bath towels and wash cloths
  • White twin size fleece blankets
  • Beds (frames & mattresses)
  • Toddler beds
  • Cribs
  • Small tables, chairs and couches
  • Basic household items like dishes and pots and pans
  • New baby supplies: bottles, tubs, bibs, baby wash, etc.
  • Booster seat with and without backs
  • Umbrella stroller
  • Car seat stroller travel system, double
  • Double umbrella sstroller
  • Non perishable food
  • Personal hygiene products

Lotus House Thrift Chic Boutique is located at 2040 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127.  You may drop off your items at their donation center Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 7pm.  Tel:  (305) 576-4112.  Visit www.lotushousethrift.org

 

 

 

2) This ‘N That Shop

(305) 448-2114

The This ‘N That Shop is a project of Plymouth’s Women’s Fellowship and has been at its current location of 3155 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove, accepting clothing and furniture donations in Miami since 1957.  The “Little Shop in the Grove’s”  net earnings each year are distributed to support community organizations and Plymouth Church. In recent years, distributions have exceeded $100,000 annually. The shop is not only as income to distribute to local missions, but  a service to those with limited resources. I’ve donated here regularly. They’re very easy to deal with, and accept everything from household items, antiques, collectibles and jewelry to books, mens and women’s clothes and shoes. Also, it’s a great place to snag a deal (Mr. W bought a lasagna pan here and I’ve scored with several pair of earrings). Donate your good-quality things by bringing them to the shop Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4pm, or dropping them at Plymouth Congregational Church on Devon Road at 11 am on the third Sunday of any month following services or by appointment..For furniture donations, call 305.448.2114 as they will advise if they can accept the item. If accepted, they do pickups on Wednesday morning. They are happy to give  a receipt for tax purposes. Interested in volunteering? Call the manager Edith Georgi Houlihan at the shop.

 

This N That Shop is located at 3115 Commodore Plaza in Coconut Grove, Florida 33133. Visit them on FAcebook or at plymouthmiami.org.

 

 

3) Chapman Partnership

With a motto of “No one sleeps on the streets”, Chapman Partnership manages two Homeless Assistance Centers located in Miami and Homestead. Their residents work together with case managers to create a comprehensive personalized plan, guiding them throughout their journey with them. With fully equipped medical and dental clinics, family dorms, cafeterias, classrooms, Wi-Fi, day-care, basketball courts, and even a dog kennel – they help provide all the resources needed for motivated residents to become self-sufficient.

Chapman Partnership prepares and serves three meals a day to 800 residents (500 at the Downtown Miami Center and 300 at the Homestead Center) – That’s more than 800,000 meals annually and close to $1 Million dollars in operating expenses.

They accept donations of money or other and volunteers.Items most needed include : undergarments for adults and kids; books and educational toys to their Family Resource Center; interview clothes and shoes for those re-entering the workforce; and household items and small furniture pieces for those moving into their own homes. Examples include small coffee tables, kitchen tables and chairs, dressers, lamps, night stands and small sofas (no sectionals or sofa beds).

Note:  They will only pick up items in Miami-Dade County.  A pickup request is only permitted for furniture items or donations of six bags or more. 

They have two drop-off centers – North Center is located at: 1550 North Miami Avenue Miami, Florida 33136, and South Center at: 28205 SW 124 Court, Homestead, Florida 33033. Tel:  (305) 329-3000.  You may drop off items Mon. – Sat. from 8:00 am. – 6:00 p.m.  Please visit www.chapmanpartnership.org.

 

 

4) Suited for Success/Dress For Success

Helping more than 35,000 women re-enter the workforce in Miami, Dress For Success Miami and its parent company, Suited for Success, work to empower individuals to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency through career development and training.

Their goal is for clients to become fully employed and to do so, they address every phase of a woman’s career—from being unemployed and searching, to recently employed and adjusting, to gainfully employed and succeeding.

All of their services point toward empowering their clients and giving them tools to help them succeed. Indirect goals include enhancing stability for clients’ families, reducing unemployment, breaking the cycle of poverty in low-income families, and strengthening communities.

Their programs and services include employment skills training, career development tools and professional image consulting. There are several ways to get involved with Suited for Success: Donating, volunteering and partnering.They rely on clothing and accessory donations to dress the women, men and youth they serve.

Donate your gently used, nearly-new professional attire suitable for wearing to job interviews.  (No jeans, shorts, formalwear or winter items accepted.)

They are especially in need of larger sizes in clothing (18-24+) and shoes (9+) and men’s business attire, shoes, and accessories (ties, cuff links, etc.).

Suited for Success is located at 1600 NW 3rd Avenue Suite 111, Miami, Florida, 33136. Tel:  305.444.1944 Donations accepted Mondays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except holidays..  Visit Miami.dressforsuccess.org.

 

And More Places Accepting Furniture Donations in Miami:

5. Miami Rescue Mission

A free clinic serving the homeless, uninsured and under-insured in the community, the Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers have served the homeless and hungry for almost a century. They provide meals to the homeless in Miami as well as portable toilets and sanitizing stations.

Your donations fuel their ability to provide healthcare services to this in-need population.

What They Want:

They accept men, women and children’s clothing, (especially men’s clothing in smaller sizes, 30-34), toiletries, shoes and socks, couches, beds, chairs, washers, dryers, refrigerators, cars, tools, lawn furniture, knick-knacks, lawn equipment, lamps, tables, collectibles and more.

Items in your home that are in good condition are always needed and appreciated. These items will be used in their various centers or sold to raise money for their homeless programs. For furniture they request a photo first.  They will schedule a pick-up at no charge.  Text 786-236-0684.  Please fill out their contact form or call 1-800-817-HOPE for more information. Donations are  tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt.

The Miami Rescue Mission is located at:  2020 NW First Ave., Miami, Florida 33127.  Drop items at: 2010 NW First Avenue, Miami, FL 33127.  Tel:  (305) 573-6340.  Visit miamirescuemission.com.

  1. LEAP for Ladies

Symbolizing change, transformation, adaptability and self-realization, the Dragonfly is the symbol of the Dragonfly Thrift Boutique, part of the Ladies Empowerment & Action Program (LEAP), a non-profit empowering women to put prison in their past.  All proceeds from Dragonfly benefit LEAP for Ladies.

LEAP for Ladies educates and mentors incarcerated women on life skills, entrepreneurship and self-love. Through their collaboration with the Dragonfly Thrift Boutique, incarcerated women receive retail training while earning a living working in the shop. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Dragonfly Thrift boutique benefit the LEAP for Ladies program.

What They Want:

Here is the list of items the boutique does and does not accept (such as children’s clothing or items).  Wish list items include men’s clothing.

Furniture donations are accepted (no mattresses, please) but please text or email Rebecca McLemore, the manager, and send an image to make sure they can accept it.

Email info@dragonflythrift.org or call the store directly at (786) 534-4178.

Dragonfly Thrift is open weekly 11 am – 7 pm, with shorter hours on the weekends (until 6 pm on Saturdays and 5 pm on Sundays). It is located at 3141 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135. Tel 833-757-5327.

 

 

  1. Vietnam Veterans of America

The Vietnam Veterans of America is a national program dedicated to helping all war veterans to improve living conditions and enhance veterans’ healthcare. The Miami chapter of Veterans of America collects donations of nearly all kind to benefit American veterans and their families. The donations are sold to private companies that aid veterans in order generate funds that support the local, state and national programs of the VVA.

 

What They Want:

They will take any small items that will fit in a bag or box such as:

CLOTHING: Ladies, mens, kids, children’s, baby, purses, belts, ties, wallets, dresses, shirts, pants, shoes. Virtually all types of Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories. They will pick up your used clothes and household goods.

HOUSEHOLD: Dishes, glasses, silverware, small household appliances, bedding, linens, pillows, draperies, curtains, rugs, jewelry and cosmetics, comforters, home decor, baby items, art and frames.

TOYS: Stuffed animals, board games, dolls, action figures, and sports equipment.

ELECTRONIC: Stereo, radio, Xbox, Nintendo, Playstation, computers, laptops, monitors, DVD players, cameras, typewriters, and electronics. All types of small kitchen appliances.

BOOKS: Hardcover, softcover, fiction and non-fictions, e-readers.

EQUIPMENT: Exercise equipment: small weight benches, weights, sports gear, Sporting equipment: ski equipment, snowboards, helmets, baseball bats, basket balls, soccer equipment, tennis equipment, Tools: drills, saws, nail guns, Yard tools: lawn mowers, weed eaters, and handtrucks (no fuel of any type please!).

SMALL FURNITURE : Mirrors, nightstands, headboards, and office chairs. NOTE: NO LARGE FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES.

OTHER: Bikes, musical instruments, small filing cabinets, garage sale leftovers, small appliances: microwaves, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, and almost anything else.

Visit vva.org or www.pickupplease.org

 

Donation Pickup Service:  Red, White & Blue Thrift, 12640 N.E. 6th Avenue, North Miami, Florida 33161.  Hours:  9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.  Tel: (305) 893-1104 or 1-800-775-VETS (8387).

 

 

8/Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

Go Pink!  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This year in Florida, nearly 22,670 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and approximately 3,170 of these women will lose their fight with the disease.

Florida Breast Cancer Foundation’s  primary objective is to save as many of these lives through research, education and advocacy.

Feel good about your contributions!  Donating your lightly used clothing and household items helps fund breast cancer research, education, advocacy, living expense, medical items and mammogram programs here in Florida.

Most items accepted, except for large appliances andd well worn furniture.They will pick up your items if you call to make arrangements.

Most in need:  Men, women and children’s clothing, clothing accessories, shoes, cribs, mattresses, household goods, bedding, sheets, towels, linens, rugs, electronics, paintings, jewelry, collectibles and toys, bikes and games for kids.

Florida Breast Cancer Foundation corporate office is located at 11900 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 288, North Miami, Florida, but does not accept donations at that location.  Donations accepted only by arrangement.  Call to schedule a pick-up at:  Tel: (954) 962-5038 or visit www.pickupsforbreastcancer.org. or call them at 1-888-492-4483.

 

 

9..Goodwill

One of the best known and influential organizations in South Florida, Goodwill helps people with disabilities and other barriers.  Their non-profit divisions help fund their mission and employ the disabled.  Serving more than 6,800 people each year (most with disabilities), Goodwill places these people in employment opportunities both within their organization and within the community.

Their thrift shop helps fund these programs and they welcome your help in the form of donations to make their mission possible.

Goodwill offers a premium donation service with the convenience of just one call.  With a mission of training, employment and job placement for people with disabilities and other barriers to work, Goodwill helps individuals increase productivity and achieve greater independence while creating hope, opportunity and a place to belong. They are happy to accept your furniture donations. You may either drop it off for free or schedule a premium service pickup for a fee by their third party partner, ReSupplyl

If you can bring it to them, they are always happy to receive your furniture donations in Miami and over-sized donations in good condition.  Any and all items accepted. All eligible items are donated while remaining items are ethically disposed of.

They have a number of drop-off locations in Miami, including Aventura Mall, Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Miami Lakes, North Miami and Miami Beach.  Please check their website for details.

The main location is located at 2121 N.W. 21 St., Miami, FL 33142.  Tel:  (305) 325-9114.

 

10.Salvation Army

Rounding out the list of places for furniture donations in Miami —Practically a household name, for more than 100 years The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers have provided spiritual, social, and emotional assistance to both men and women with substance abuse problems. They offer residential housing, work and group and individual therapy to get residents back on their feet and ready to re-enter society and return to gainful employment.

The goal is to reunite them with their families and resume a normal life.

 

To maintain their programs, they accept donations of all kinds, including furniture donations.  To schedule a pick up (including vehicles, boats or motorcycles in all conditions) please call:  (305) 573-4200 or visit southernusa.salvationarmy.org.

What They Want:

Please donate your good condition children’s clothing, men and women’s clothing, household items, furniture including beds, chairs, desks, dressers, rugs, sofas, etc.

They will even accept miscellaneous items such as board games, books, bicycles, luggage and computers and other electronics.

Shop with them on-line 24/7 and find unbelievable deals on unique items you may not see in the brick-and-mortar Family Thrift Stores.  All proceeds from the sale of items in their eBay stores fund a 6 to 12-month drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center is located at 90 NW 23rd Street, Miami, Florida, 33127.  Tel:  (305) 403-9813.  Hours:  Mon-Sat: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

For a full list of locations or to schedule a pick-up visit their website at:  https://satruck.org.

 

Short on time?  Visit The Salvation Army Donation Drop Box at 590 NW 159 Street,

Miami, Florida, 33169.  Tel:  305-573-4200.

 

Habitat for Humanity / Restore no longer accepting furniture or other donations.

 

 

Yours Truly and Son volunteering at Miami Rescue Mission to feed the homeless

If you’re interested in volunteering at these or other not for profit organizations in Miami, click here to read my  post.

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Karen Escalera

Karen Escalera

16 Responses

  1. I was a resident of Chapman partnership in miami my son and i they DEFINITELY helped my son and i only thing is they havr drug usage directly on the property and the staff sleeping with the residents its sad

  2. Hello. My name is Talia. I am moving to Miami FL in September.
    I’m trying to find an affordable apartment and I’ll need a bed and kitchen supplies to make my meals such as pots and pans and other cook ware. Any suggestions or programs you have available or simple housing ideas that fit in to my small budget would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    1. An early welcome to Miami! If you don’t mind gently used, great places to find a bed and kitchen supplies are the not for profit organizations where people donate used furniture and household items. In fact, I just donated lots of kitchen pots and pans to Dragonfly Thrift Shop mentioned here in this link. https://bit.ly/3yhZxku
      About affordable apartments, I’ll be seeing a realtor friend this evening and I’ll ask her. You readers out there who are real estate brokers, appreciate hearing your suggestions.

    2. Hi again Talia, I checked with my realtor friend who said downtown Miami has some of the best deals. I would think you can find good deals in Kendall and Doral but they may not be geographically convenient depending on where you work.

  3. I have sent three emails to Lotus House along with photographs of furniture I have for a donation: Queen Frame and mattress, dresser, Leather sofa bed, side table, Glass dinette set with 4 chairs, 2 folding room dividers, large glass desk. Lotus House has not answered my emails – any suggestions? Thank you for your help.

      1. I called once and was on hold for over 15 minutes – I finally hung up. Sad that they don’t have better people handling donations.

        1. That can certainly be frustrating. At the same time, keep in mind that the many of the people who work there were once homeless and I would venture to guess that many have not worked. Maybe there needs to be more training.

  4. I am remodeling and want to avoid adding to the land fill.
    I have two refrigerators, a range, dishwasher, wall oven and stove top in Miami Beach.

    I have tried numerous sites without success.
    Can anyone suggest someplace that can come and get these items

  5. Here’s some valuable information to consider about taxes and donations: ” Furniture,0riental rugs,china, glassware,designer clothes, good mens suits, all can be donated to a charity that will use it for at least 3 years. The donor can get a 49% tax deduction if they are in the 49% tax bracket and this can be much more than selling it at give away prices. They will receive a tax deduction for whatever tax bracket they are in.”
    From: Lee Drexler, President of Esquire Appraisals, Inc.

  6. Salvation Army accepted a donation pick up for a desk, January 28, for a February 8th pickup. On the website, it states Salvation Army will not move furniture if stairs are involved. I paid someone to move my desk to my driveway. Salvation Army canceled the pickup on February 7th stating they “do not pick up desks.” I called and explained I had no way of moving the desk, again and asked “not to leave me hanging.” Even asked “Alex” to speak to manager, “Gus.” Gus refused to come to the phone. I do not recommend Miami Salvation Army!

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