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Donation Guidelines
Make your donations count with these simple tips
What to Donate
- Shirts, tops, sweaters
- Pants, jeans, shorts, skirts
- Dresses and formal wear
- Coats and jackets
- Shoes in good condition
- Belts, bags, accessories
- Blankets and linens
- Children's clothing
What NOT to Donate
- Stained, torn, or damaged items
- Underwear or socks
- Items with strong odors
- Worn-out shoes
How to Prepare
- 1Wash or dry clean all items before donating
- 2Check pockets for personal items
- 3Pack items in sturdy bags or boxes
- 4Ask for a receipt for tax purposes
Tip: Donate items you'd be comfortable giving to a friend. Quality donations make the biggest impact!
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