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Organizations That Help Low Income Families Get Free Furniture?Buying furniture is an expensive undertaking. Families struggling on low incomes often are unable to buy or replace their furniture without some type of assistance. This is a page about organizations that assist low income families get free furniture.

 

House Fire

Finding Agencies to Help After a House FireA house or apartment fire is devastating. Coping with the aftermath can be easier if you have assistance. This is a page about finding agencies to help after a house fire.

 

Rolls of colorful wrapping paper on a white background.

Donating Christmas Gift Wrapping to Charity?While there may be a few organizations that would appreciate a donation of wrapping paper, ribbon, bows, etc. one that rises to the top as a first choice is Toys for Tots. This is a page about donating Christmas wrapping to charity.

 

Stack of Pancakes for Breakfast

Planning a Pancake Breakfast FundraiserThis is a page about planning a pancake breakfast fundraiser. A popular fundraiser for churches and other organizations, is the pancake breakfast.

 

A bowl of soup being handed to a hungry person.

Recipes for Feeding People at a Homeless ShelterHomeless shelters generously feed many people a day. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to cook for a large crowd. Check out these tips and recipes for feeding people at a soup kitchen.

 

Handing over the keys for a car.

Help Getting a Car for Low Income Families?Being without a car often exacerbates the problems already resulting from living on a low income. There are legitimate agencies that might be able to help, but be wary of dealers that cater to customers with bad credit. This page contains several suggestions for agencies to research.

 

Greeting Cards

Donating Old Greeting CardsThis is a page about donating old greeting cards. Certain charities, schools, and other organizations collect used greeting cards for fundraising activities and crafts.

 

Greeting Card

Donating Greeting Cards to St. Jude's Recycled Card ProgramUpdate: St. Jude's has discontinued this program due to a lack of demand and the difficulties in running the program. This page is about donating greeting cards to St. Jude's recycled card program.

 

Stack of Shoe Boxes

Getting Free Shoe Boxes?From storage to crafts, shoeboxes can used for all sorts of things. If you can get them for free, even better! This is a page about getting free shoe boxes.

 

pink tennis shoe

Donating Single Shoes?This page is about donating single shoes. Some companies make sample shoes for just one foot. They may be of use to some amputees.

 

Fabric

Donating Fabric to CharityWhen cleaning out your fabric stash, consider donating the fabric you can't use to charity. This is a page about donating fabric to charity.

 

Soldier smiles while typing on a computer.

What Agencies Give Laptops to Veterans?This is a page about finding agencies that give laptops to veterans. There are numerous services that Veterans can utilize after they are out of the military. The best way to find out more information is to contact the Veterans Administration.

 

A group of friends knitting projects for charity.

Finding Free Yarn for Charity ProjectsIn order to make scarves, hats, mittens, blankets, and other items for a variety of charities, donations of supplies are a necessity. This is a page about finding free yarn for charity projects.

 

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Shipping Donations?Does anyone know of any charities/Goodwill services that offers paid shipping labels to ship used goods for donations? Like clothes, shoes, socks, books, toys etc. Also looking to donate new underwear that has never been worn but did not come with tags?

 

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Requesting Holiday Gift Wrapping Donations?I work for a non-profit, Youth Villages in North Carolina. For the past 12 years, we have supplied many children with Holiday gifts with our program, Holiday Heroes. With the help of donors, and program staff. We have fulfilled hundreds of children with holiday gifts. This year we are hoping to have a Holiday wrapping party with volunteers! Where should I look to have wrapping paper, boxes, tape, gift bags donated for the families?

 

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Giving Away Gift Ribbons?I was recently at a baby shower and the mom-to-be received close to 60 gifts. Saw so many beautiful ribbons and bows in pristine condition discarded. What charity might be able to use NON-Christmas ribbon if someone knows.

 

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Donating Gift WrappingI would like to donate new all occasion gift bags, tissue, and ribbon to an organization. I live in Massachusetts.

 

A homeless person holding up a sign

My Frugal Life: Street Theatre"Here I am, over here!" signaled the young man in a holey, paint spattered T-shirt and cutoffs. His arms waved a mile a minute, as he attempted to catch the attention of someone just pulling into Publix's parking lot.

 

A man in a wheelchair being pushed by his sun.

Organizations That Help Disabled People Get Furniture?A disability can leave you financially unable to meet the cost of new furniture. There are organizations that can assist disabled citizens get new and used furniture.

 

A can of Campbell's soup on a red background.

Donating Campbell's Soup LabelsThe "Labels for Education" program through Campbells has ended. https://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/faq/how-do-i-find-out-information-on-the-campbells-labels-for-education-program/

 

Shape of a house from construction tools.

Organizations that Help Vets With Home Repairs?This is a page about organizations that help vets with home repairs. It can be expensive to fix a home that is falling into disrepair, especially if you are on a limited income. There are numerous organizations that can help vets repair their homes at a low cost or even for free.

 

Group of volunteers in blue shirts with boxes of donations.

Finding Places to VolunteerThere are endless opportunities to volunteer in your community. You can volunteer through your church, the local school system, homeless shelters, or even stores where you live.

 

Variety of fabric hanging.

Donating Scrap Fabric in California?Many quilters and other crafters find that they have quite a stash of scrap fabric that they are unable to use. Finding and organization or charity to donate these supplies to gives them a second chance to be useful. This is a page about donating scrap fabric in California.

 

Older home in Florida being repaired

Applying for a Home Repair Grant in Florida?This is a page about applying for a home repair grant in Florida. In many areas, HUD offers a program to help repair your home, with an agreement that you live there a set amount of time afterwards. Here is some information to help you find out if this program is available where you live.

 

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Finding Free Clothing After a House Fire?This is a page about finding free clothing after a house fire. The first organization to contact, after a house fire, is the Red Cross. Other options for finding free clothing are craigslist, freecycle, and Nextdoor.com. Your local church might also be helpful.

 

A disabled man moving from his car into a wheelchair.

Agencies That Provide Cars to Disabled People?There are a number of ways that a disabled person may be able to find a free vehicle or programs that provide allowances that can be applied to buying or leasing a car. This is a page about agencies that provide cars to disabled people.

 

Woman Donating Food at Food Pantry

Donating to Food PantriesDonating to food pantries is a great way to help others in need. It is a good idea to check with the organization to find out just what they need most. Food pantries also accept toiletries and other household items. This is a page about donating to food pantries.

 

Home Demolition

Agencies That Help Senior Citizens Demolish Home After a Fire?Low income seniors may find it financially impossible to pay the costs of demolishing a home after a fire, particularly a mobile or modular one. This is a page about locating agencies that help senior citizens demolish a home after a fire.

 

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Finding Free Furniture After a Fire?When a fire destroys your belongings, the cost of replacement can be overwelming. It can be a big help to find free furniture. This is a page about finding free furniture after a fire.

 

Army Soldier With Cash

Sending Coupons to Military FamiliesThis is a page about sending coupons to military families. Passing along unwanted coupons to military families, is a great way to help them stretch their income. Here is some information about where you can send your coupons so that they can be distributed to military families overseas.

 

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Finding Fabric Donations for Missions?If you are in need of a lot of fabric from your mission, getting the fabric donated will save you a lot of money. Asking around your local area is a good way of finding fabric donations for missions.

 

Photo of a home that is in the process of being built.

Home Completion Help for Disabled Homeowner?Construction of a new home can be stalled or interrupted for a myriad of reasons. This page has advice for disabled homeowners who are in need of help completing construction on their home.

 

A mom and daughter with vegetables.

Angel Food MinistriesAngel Food Ministries is no longer in operation, as of September 2011. The now defunct nondenominational organization sold family sized food boxes assembled from supplies bought in bulk. The ministry operated in 43 states and the District of Columbia.

 

A girl being handed a gift on Christmas.

Charities to Help With ChristmasChristmas can be a hard time for low income families with children. This is a page about charities to help with Christmas.

 

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Charities To Help Someone Whose House Burned Down?After the stress and lost resulting from a house fire can come the need for temporary assistance with clothing, housing, and more. This is a page about charities to help someone whose house burned down.

 

The front of a suburban home.

Low Income Housing Grants or Loans?There are government and private organizations that might be able to help in your search for housing assistance. This is a page about low income housing grants or loans.

 

A man in a wheelchair getting into a car.

Agencies That Help Disabled People Get a Car?This is a page about agencies that help disabled people get a car. Advice to help people with disabilities find assistance.

 

School Uniform Skirt

Donating School UniformsThis is a page about donating school uniforms. School uniforms can be costly to buy. Students from lower income families can benefit from being able to get donated uniforms.

 

Small house resting on stacks of coins surrounded by hands holding tools used for home repairs.

Free Home Renovation AdviceUnfortunately there are many families and individuals who can not afford to make necessary renovations to their homes. This is a page with free home renovation advice.

 

Woman with a box labeled Donation Clothes

Determining Fair Market Value of DonationsThis is a page about determining fair market value for donations. When making donations to charitable organizations of clothing, furniture, and more you need to determine their value for tax purposes.

 

Chocolate fountain with people dipping marshmallows and fruit

Planning a Chocolate Heaven FundraiserA successful fundraiser depends on the popularity of the activity or theme. Try a food event where all things are chocolate. This is a page about planning a chocolate heaven fundraiser.

 

Christmas Help for Low Income Families

Christmas Help for Low Income FamiliesThis is a page about Christmas help for low income families. Christmas can be a stressful time for low income families having trouble celebrating the holiday.

 

Arched window on a building with the words "Community Center"

Community Center Fundraising IdeasThis is a page about community center fundraising ideas. Community centers frequently need to raise funds for additional operating and event costs.

 

Four small bottles like those you would get of shampoo, conditioner, and lotion at a hotel, lined up on the edge of a tub.

Donating Hotel ToiletriesThis is a page about donating hotel toiletries. After a trip, many of us find that we have a small collection of hotel toiletries.

 

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Church Fundraiser Ideas?This is a page about church fundraiser ideas. It can be a challenge to come up with fundraising ideas for your church group or project.

 

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Donating Household Items to CharityThis is a page about donating household items to charity. Donating household items that you no longer need is a wonderful way to help others.

 

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Making Blessing Bags for the HomelessThis is a page about making blessing bags for the homeless. One way you personally can help a homeless person is by making up bags of snacks and personal items to hand out as needed.

 

woman wearing a fleece chemo turban

Making and Donating Chemo Caps?This is a page about making and donating chemo caps. Many cancer patients prefer to wear a scarf, hat, or cap while receiving chemotherapy treatments. Put your crafting skills to work for friends and community members.

 

Planting A Row For The Hungry

Plant A Row For The HungryThis is a page about plant a row for the hungry. When planning your garden, there are ways to grow extra food for others who are less fortunate.

 

Kitten in Animal Rescue

Donations to Animal RescueThis is a page about donations to animal rescue. Helping support organizations that help unwanted pets find new homes, can be done in a variety of ways.

 

Natural Disaster Aid

Donating to Natural Disaster AidThis is a page about donating to natural disaster aid. When a catastrophe strikes anywhere in the world, people want to help, and be sure their donations are going to organizations that make a difference for those affected.

 

Ebola Virus Test

Ebola Virus CharitiesThis is a page about Ebola virus charities. The Ebola virus outbreak has overwhelmed the Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberian medical infrastructures. You can help contain the spread of the Ebola virus and provide vital relief for the infected areas by donating to charities that will be sure to get the money and supplies to Western Africa.

 

High School Fundraiser Carwash

Fundraising Ideas for a School Trip?This is a page about fundraising ideas for a school trip. School trip expenses are often offset by scheduling fundraisers.

 

Nursing Home

Finding Nursing Home DonationsThis is a page about finding nursing home donations. At yard sales and second hand stores you may find inexpensive things to share with folks in assisted living facilities.

 

Baby Items for Charity

Collecting Baby Items for Charity?This is a page about collecting baby items for charity. Helping to gather items whether homemade or gently used for orphanages can make a difference.

 

Food Charity Organization

New Jersey Charity OrganizationsThis is a page about New Jersey charity organizations. In time of need it can be stressful trying to find the local and state agencies that can provide assistance.

 

Clipping Coupons for Troops

Coupons for Troops?This is a page about coupons for troops. There are a number of organizations that help collect consumer coupons and ship them to the families of service personnel stationed overseas.

 

NICU Baby

Donating Items to NICU BabiesThis is a page about donating items to NICU babies. Special newborn babies may benefit from donations of warm knitted and crocheted clothing or blankets.

 

Cat in Animal Shelter

Things to Donate to Animal SheltersThis is a page about things to donate to animal shelters. Besides donating money to your local animal shelter, there may be other things you can help them with.

 

Young Homeless Girl

Helping the HomelessThis is a page about helping the homeless. Finding the most effective ways to help people who do not have homes, isn't always as easy as it sounds.

 

Couple Trying to Find Utility Bill Assistance

Where to Find Utility Bill AssistanceThis is a page about where to find utility bill assistance. Financial circumstances can result in your inability to keep up with your utility bills.

 

Dessert Ideas for Bake Sale

Dessert Ideas to Sell at Charity Function?This page is about dessert ideas to sell at charity function. Making appealing treats to raise money for your nonprofit organization is the goal.

 

Unused Medication

Donating Unused Medication?This page is about donating unused medication. When you have drugs that you have not needed to finish, there may be a nonprofit organization that can help someone else benefit from them.

 

Colorful yarn on a shelf.

Finding Free Craft Supplies for Charity...This page is about finding free craft supplies for charity projects. Formal and informal groups that make projects such as knit hats to donate to charities or for fundraisers often do not have the funds to purchase supplies.

 

Crochet santas at sale at a craft bazaar.

Simple Crafts for a Church Bazaar?This page is about simple crafts for a church bazaar. Making items that sell will benefit your organization's charity.

 

student car wash

Fundraising Ideas for a Student Run Charity?This page contains fundraising ideas for a student run charity. Find a way to raise money that uses young people's enthusiasm and energy.

 

Group of people having a fundraising carwash.

Fundraiser IdeasThis page contains fundraiser ideas. Finding a lucrative, thrifty ways to raise money for nonprofit organizations can be a challenge.

 

A backpack full of school supplies.

Finding Help Getting School Clothing and...This is a guide about finding help getting school clothing and supplies. Getting your kids the clothing and supplies they need each year before school starts can be expensive. For the family on a very tight budget it can be overwhelming.

 

Volunteers accepting food donations.

Charitable Giving Ideas for the HolidaysThis is a page about charitable giving ideas for the holidays. During the holidays, giving gifts of food and presents to families in need is very much in keeping with the spirit of the season.

 

Laptop Computer

Finding Free Laptops for StudentsAlthough there are definitely active scams regarding free laptops, there are some legitimate programs through which students and others may qualify for a free laptop. This is a page about finding free laptops for students.

 

A stack of old cellphones.

Donating Old CellphonesThis is a page about donating old cellphones. There are a number of charitable organizations that accept donated cell phones to redistribute to persons in need.

 

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Avoiding Charity FraudThis page is about avoiding charity fraud. When giving a donation to a cause, you want to make sure it is a legitimate organization.

 

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Getting Fabric Donations for Charity Projects?This is a page about getting fabric donations for charity projects. Whether you are working on making quilts for sick children or teaching poor members of the community to sew, donated fabric will help move your project along.

 

African children holding a sign that says hope.

Donating Books to African Children?This is a page about donating books to African children. There are several organizations you can contact in order to donate books to be shipped to children in Africa.

 

Spaghetti Fundraiser

Throwing a Spaghetti FundraiserThis page is about throwing a spaghetti fundraiser. Making money for your organization can be accomplished with a small investment.

 

Disabled veteran in a wheelchair in front of an American flag.

Housing Assistance for Disabled Veterans?This page is about housing assistance for disabled veterans. There are government agencies and nonprofit organizations to help our disabled servicemen in need of housing.

 

Care Packages for Troops

Sending Care Packages to TroopsThis is a page about sending care packages to troops. Sending care packages to troops far from home, especially those in combat zones, is a special way of showing your appreciation for the job they are doing.

 

Sending Donations to Troops

Sending Donations to Troops?This is a page about sending donations to troops. Many organizations collect and distribute donations of all kinds to our military troops.

 

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Performing Acts of KindnessFind the time to help and share with people in your family, neighborhood, and community. This page is about performing acts of kindness.

 

Donating a Car to Charity

Donating a Car to CharityThis page is about donating a car to charity. One way to get donation value as a tax deduction is to give that old vehicle to a non-profit organization.

 

Giving to Charity

Giving to CharityThis is a page about giving to charity. If you are thinking about making contributions to charity there are some tips for staying focused and feeling good about your gifts.

 

Donating Food

Donating FoodThis is a page about donating food. Donating food not only helps those in need, but is a wonderful alternative to buying gifts for Christmas and other occasions.

 

Giving bread to the needy.

Helping Those in NeedThis page is about helping those in need. There are many ways to assist disadvantaged people with your time and resources.

 

Donating Used Stuffed Animals

Donating Used Stuffed AnimalsThis page is about donating used stuffed animals. It's good to give those extra stuffed friends a new purpose for someone who may need a buddy to hold.

 

A child putting coins in a donation bucket.

Teaching Kids About Holiday GivingThis is a page about teaching kids about holiday giving. It is very rewarding to give to others during the holidays. This is a great opportunity to teaching your kids about how to think about others and help people that are less fortunate.

 

Woman Holding Out Hand Full of Pennies

Choosing a Good CharityThis is a page about choosing a good charity. There are many great charities to give to throughout the world. However, some do a better job of making good use of your donation money than others.

 

A box of donated household goods.

Fundraising Ideas for a Nonprofit OrganizationThis is a page about fundraising ideas for a nonprofit organization. There are many ways to earn money in your community, such as car washes, yard sales, pancake breakfasts, auctions and other organized events.

 

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