HOUSTON – Is your spirit of service at odds with your jam-packed schedule? No worries. These Houston organizations will pick up your donations for free so you can clear out your clutter and do good without leaving the comfort of your home.
The Salvation Army Houston
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Whether you want to give away a small box loaded with random items or you’ve got a room packed with old furniture, the Salvation Army will pick up your donations. The organizations accepts donations of books, clothes, furniture, household items and miscellaneous objects. Call 1-800-SA-TRUCK (1-800-728-7825) for more information about the donation process.
Houston Habitat for Humanity
The nonprofit offers donation pickup and accepts gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, appliances, flooring, cabinetry and more. Houston Habitat for Humanity suggests scheduling your pickup at least two weeks in advance. The organization says all profits from the sale of your donated goods benefit Houston Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership program.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This faith-based nonprofit run by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will pick up your donations. The organization accepts a wide variety of items but each item you donate must be clean, new or gently used and in working condition. The organization has a ReSupply priority service that can pick up as soon as 48 hours. You can learn more about that here.
Second Blessing Store
This Houston resale store run by West Houston Assistance Ministries will pick up your large donations of furniture or other items for free during the week. The Second Blessing store does not accept any broken, torn, or stained items; paint, chemicals, or hazardous waste products, mattresses, box springs, or car seats. To schedule your donation pickup, call (713) 780-2727 or visit this page. If you prefer to drop off your donation at their drive-thru Donation Center, head to 3100 Rogerdale Rd., Houston, TX 77042 on Tuesdays and Fridays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., or Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Houston Local Charity
This Houston-area nonprofit will pick up your donations for free during the week. It accepts a wide variety of donations. Call 832-818-1505 to schedule a donation pickup.