Moving is a strenuous task, and for many people, they must decide if all of their belongings need to go to the new house. There are many options a homeowner can make when figuring out what to do with their unwanted household items. You may decide to throw things out, give them to a friend, or sell it. If these aren’t an option, you could give back to the community by donating to one of these organizations in the Cleveland area.

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Before taking a look at the best places to donate, let’s take a look at the main reasons you should consider donating.

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Why Should I Donate?

Donating your unwanted household items is not only beneficial to you, but also to other people in your community. It is an easy way to declutter your space, rather than bringing it into a new home and possibly just storing it in an attic to never be touched again.

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Here are 5 reasons why you should donate your items.

• Benefits for others in your community by giving them other options when looking for household items.
• Giving clothing items to a local shelter will benefit the people staying there. 
• There is less of a cost to move with a fewer amount off items as it would take less time for your moving company.
• Unpacking and settling in will be a simpler task with less clutter.
• Throwing out items will send them to a landfill which can take many years to decompose.

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Keeping all of this in mind, let’s go over some of the best places in Cleveland to donate your goods before moving.

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Cleveland

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This Habitat for Humanity ReStore accepts a variety of different donations from kitchen appliances to living room furniture. This organization helps with building homes that are affordable in the Greater Cleveland area. The focus of the ReStore is for the donated items to be sold back to the public in their store, rather than being placed inside a home built by the organization.

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All items have to be in good condition to be accepted by Habitat for Humanity ReStore. You can donate items by bringing them in during store hours or scheduling a pickup. If you have interest, you can shop at the store or volunteer as well. For more information on this donation center, visit the contact us section of their webpage.  

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Savers - Cleveland

Savers has a variety of locations throughout the Northeast Ohio area. This company works to ensure your items will be able to find a second home anywhere but a landfill. Donations are accepted for a large amount of items including; electronics, small furniture, toys, and clothing. The organization also has savings opportunities on their website.

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Something unique about Savers is the close working relationship with a nonprofit called Easterseals Northern Ohio. Savers will pay the nonprofit for the items you donate in order to help with funding towards community events. Easterseals Northeast Ohio helps children and adults with disabilities by helping them build skills for a successful and positive life. Consider bringing your goods to Savers the next time you move.

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Another Chance of Ohio - Cleveland Heights

This non-profit is built upon serving women, children, and men of the Cuyahoga County and Greater Cleveland area. Another Chance of Ohio is a faith-based organization, established in 2002 that provides families in need with free items they may need for a home. The organization has a vision to help veterans struggling with homelessness and families in crisis.

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If you have interest in donating, Another Chance of Ohio is accepting a large number of items that are in good condition. You could donate gently used clothing, furniture, and kitchen utensils to name a few. To donate or see the whole list of items they are looking for, visit their website or call 216-691-3741.

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Cleveland Furniture Bank - Middleburg Heights

If you’re looking to make furniture donations to the community of Northeast Ohio, look no further than Cleveland Furniture Bank. While the company does more than just furniture donations, you’ll want to make sure you take extra consideration when donating items here as they will come to your home to pick the items up. Something different with this company is that there is a pick-up charge that comes with the donation.

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This is an easy way to get items out of the house that might be difficult to move. It saves time for both you and your moving company by having it donated in advance. Accepted household items include living room and bedroom furniture. Some items that aren’t accepted are televisions or anything that is damaged. Visit their website to find the full list of items and schedule a pickup today. 

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Seconds City - Parma Heights

The one consignment store on this list is Seconds City and it is a great donation center to consider if you think your furniture or household items may be of value. You could actually make some money off of your furniture throughout this process, rather than trying to host your own garage sale. 

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Seconds City is based in Parma Heights and is in the community to provide large discounts to items in their store. When shopping here, you can find large discounts and even free furniture! They work with over 50 charities where some of the profits will go to. You could make a donation that is tax deductible as well. If you are interested in a consignment opportunity, visit their website or store.

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Final Thoughts

Donating your goods, household items, furniture, and clothing will always be a great option when moving to a new home. There are plenty of other businesses and organizations and companies in the Cleveland area that are great for donating your items, but this blog highlights some of the best!

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If you are unsure of donating to one of these places, you could also consider donating to your local homeless shelter to help those in need with clothing items among other things. If you are hoping to find a location to store items for a short time prior to a move, consider our parent company, Armbruster Moving and Storage.

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