Helpful Resources!
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Donation sites that often serve unhoused people, provide free services or goods.
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County-based recycling centers that take things from old paint, to broken TVs and hazardous materials.
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Shannon’s preferences for specific needs!
AAA Movers. Amazing moving company that is a breeze to work with.
Buy Nothing. App or Facebook based groups that are focused on hyper-local gift giving within your neighborhood or community.
Junk Genius. Picks up a variety of items for a fee…but recycles, repurposes or donates everything for you.
Waste Management Bagster. Curbside collapsible dumpster. Buy at a hardware store, Waste Management collects for a fee.
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Organizations that come to you for pick-ups. Some are free, some have a fee attached.
Second Chance Recycling (Mattress Recyling!)
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Organizations that recycle hard-to-recycle items.
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List of places that accept specific types of donations.
Animal Humane Society (blankets, towels & more!)
Art Start (arts & craft supplies)
Bundles of Love (fabric & notions)
Fairytale Brides (bridal gowns less than 5 years old)
Furnish (office furniture)
Global Health Ministries (collects medical supplies to distribute in other countries.)
Habitat for Humanity ReStore (home improvement outlet)
Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation (Collects eyeglasses)
Project Fairy Godmothers (Collects prom dresses, shoes, & accessories)
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Organizations that accept old technology or electronics. They wipe the memory for you and refurbish what they can; then are able to provide technology for free to people who cannot afford it for themselves.
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List of local thrift stores, that are good alternatives to the big ones!