Is there any good NFP place to donate kids (slightly used) toys in the Santa Barbara? Other than Goodwill
or Catholic Charities...?
COMMENT 297636P
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2012-07-14 03:39 PM |
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Salvation Army in Goleta
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COMMENT 297641
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2012-07-14 03:45 PM |
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Destined for Grace Oldtown Goleta
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COMMENT 297653P
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2012-07-14 04:18 PM |
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Alpha Thrift. They support the Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara, a non-profit corporation that provides services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Santa Barbara County.
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COMMENT 297661
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2012-07-14 04:43 PM |
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I second, third and fourth Alpha Thrift. It provides essential services to Santa Barbarans born with intellectual and cognitive disabilities.
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COMMENT 297662
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2012-07-14 04:46 PM |
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Another vote for Alpha. If you call them, they will pick up stuff the next time they are in your neighborhood. Otherwise you can bring it to them.
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COMMENT 297664
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2012-07-14 05:06 PM |
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You could always donate then directly to a school and get a tax write off. I also vote for Alpha.
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COMMENT 297670
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2012-07-14 05:49 PM |
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Don't know what happened to my earlier post but I would highly recommend the Assistance League. Although others have a help component, I believe Assistance League is the only place now that has an all volunteer work force. They are on Veronica Springs Road.
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COMMENT 297673
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2012-07-14 06:05 PM |
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Alpha Thrift used to be the best thrift store in town but then they quadrupled their prices. I will never donate to them again. Part of the responsibility of having a non-profit 'thrift store' is to resell the items at a reasonable price to benefit those that can't afford to pay new prices.
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COMMENT 297705
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2012-07-14 08:10 PM |
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The perinatal program at Project Recovery on Haley. and Santa Barbara Street
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COMMENT 297727
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2012-07-14 08:49 PM |
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I have rescue mission pick up from my house every 2-3 months for clothes, toys, etc. that we have outgrown or don't use
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MTNDRIVER
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2012-07-14 10:39 PM |
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Alpha is good, but you might also check with Transition House. I know they don't take a lot of clothes any more (get too many) but toys might be very welcome there. Lots of kids.
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COMMENT 297748
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2012-07-15 06:59 AM |
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Casa Serena or St. Vincent's both have programs that assist mothers and children.
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TROLLEY TOM
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2012-07-15 07:49 AM |
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Assistance League Thrift Shop on Veronica Springs.
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COMMENT 297760
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2012-07-15 07:55 AM |
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NFP?
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COMMENT 297761
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2012-07-15 07:56 AM |
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I know this isn't about "kid's toys," however a neighbor asked me this and I want to know as well...do any of the thrift stores take clean linens or bedspreads anymore? I think I heard the answer was no, but figured someone would want them, especially if in good condition and cleaned rather than throwing them in the dumpster.
Thanks in advance.
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COMMENT 297778P
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2012-07-15 08:44 AM |
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Check with some of the animal welfare organizations. I remember that one used to prefer bedding to towels, because the animals' claws would get stuck in the loops of a towel. Might have been Wildlife Care Network.
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OLDLAWOMAN
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2012-07-15 09:00 AM |
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Have you ever just looked around your own neighborhood and observed a family in need? Or perhaps a nearby neighborhood? I've done this, sort of as a gift to myself, and then chose to give directly to the family, taking the parents aside for approval, showing complete respect. Normally, the father would need to look at the items, be it toys or food, then nod his approval (in consideration of the culture involved). I would simply patiently wait for his approval, then present the gift to the wife, so as not to insult the family. It's always been the most beautiful feeling I get in return. Simple, too. I like Alpha, too, but not their prices soaring out of the reach of those (including me) in need. God bless to all who reach out and give to each other.
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COMMENT 297834P
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2012-07-15 11:55 AM |
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The Assistance League Shop on Veronica Springs Road is a good place to start. Their volunteers could likely advise you on other places to donate, too.
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MOARTS51
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2012-07-15 12:04 PM |
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If the toys ares lightly used, a great place to donate is Transition House. Goes to the families in transition and who are in need.
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COMMENT 297857
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2012-07-15 01:24 PM |
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I dontated many of my son's toys and books to the UCSB Koegel Autism Center a few years ago. They say: Your toy donations will make a difference in the lives of many children with Autism by facilitating learning while having fun! Just send your new or used toys in good condition to:
Koegel Autism Center: Donations
Gevirtz Graduate School of Education
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490 Or contact us by phone or email about other ways to donate toys!
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