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Furniture Donation - Pick up at home

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by Koyak, May 22, 2007.

  1. Koyak

    Koyak New Member

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    Hello Broadlanderinis,

    I have some furniture to donate and curious if Anyone know of charity that will pick up? I'm getting old and I don't want to risk an injury :rolleyes:.

    Mike
     
  2. Zeratul

    Zeratul Well-Known Member

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    Try Purple Heart - Great organization helping veterans (and Purple Vets especially:

    "WE ESPECIALLY NEED CLOTHING, SMALL APPLIANCES, TOYS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. WE CAN USE JEWELRY, POTS & PANS, DISHES, UTENSILS, KNICK-KNACKS, SPORTING EQUIPMENT, RADIOS, GAMES, RECORDS, LINENS, SHOES, TOOLS AND SOME FURNITURE ITEMS. The Purple Heart Service Foundation can put those unneeded things to good use again. The list is too numerous to list here. Please call (301)277-0063"

    They will come and pick it up for you too http://www.purpleheartpickup.org/request.php
     
  3. LKelly

    LKelly New Member

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    The Salvation Army will, but I DON'T recommend them -- had a terrible experience a few years ago, and unless they've revamped their practices, I will never call them again.
     
  4. ChrisL

    ChrisL Member

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    Once you get someone to take it please post the information here. I have quite a bit of stuff to get rid of in the coming months.
     
  5. msflynn

    msflynn New Member

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    AmVETS has always done pick up for me for years. They take just about anything so they should work for you. I happen to know they are comming to Broadlands to do pick ups this Friday so if you call you can probably get them to pick up for you too.
    Their number is 800 526 8387

    Hope that helps
    Staci
     
  6. VoiceGuy07

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    Had Salvation Army pick-up a couple of couches, bed frames, china cabinet, coffee tables, etc. last week. The pick-up timeframe was 10:00 - 2:00, they showed up at 2:30. Other than that no complaints and now more room in the house.
     
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    have you tried posting on craigs list too?
     
  9. Koyak

    Koyak New Member

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    Good morning all!

    thanks for the great recommendations. I will call these places today.


    I thought about it but, I figure I could get "more" as a tax write off.

    Mike
     
  10. Koyak

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    Quick update -

    Purple Heart does not want furniture (at all or maybe for now...I did not ask)

    So I scheduled a pickup for AMVets.

    After pickup, I will provide an update.

    Thanks to everyone for your suggestions.

    Mike
     
  11. ChrisL

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    We called AmVets and they are in the neighborhood Friday for normal items. They are taking our old kitchen table next Wednesday, they indicated that they don't take Furniture at the same time as the other items.
     
  12. Redskins Fan

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    I have to echo disappointment at the Salvation Army. I called for a very large donation -- we cleaned up our basement. I got nothing but grief from the Salvation Army when I called. They seemed to think that because it was a lot of stuff that was bad, which doesn't make any sense to me. Then they failed to show up on the scheduled day.
     
  13. ChrisL

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    Okay, so Amvets stood us up on both pickup days! The worst part is that the items we left out on Friday were put out as we left town for the weekend... well needless to say it rained and everything was ruined... so instead of a donation... I got to trash everything. I am not very happy.
     
  14. Koyak

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    Uh Oh! I guess I'd better call them and make sure they are coming on the 6th.
     
  15. ChrisL

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    The only thing I can figure is that we live in the new section of townhomes in SW and that AmVets hasn't updated their drivers maps. You would think they could call, but, who knows.
     
  16. Koyak

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    Good news! AMvets picked up my furniture and left a receipt. Woo Hoo!

    Mike
     
  17. ChrisL

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    Which section do you live in?
     
  18. Koyak

    Koyak New Member

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    Chris,

    I live on Ellzey . In "Historical" Broadlands ;).

    Mike
     
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    This is an old post but I'm hoping someone can provide a website/phone number for AMVets- I believe they have a pickup soon in the neighborhood and I want to make sure they can take some of my things!!
     
  20. msflynn

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    Vietnam vets are comming on the 28th for a pick up thier number and email is 800 459 VETS (8387) or www.vvapickup.org
    If you deffinatley want AMVETS they are at www.amvetspickup.org phone number 800 526 VETS (8387).

    Staci
     

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