March is here! And for some families, that means the “spring cleaning” is here too. Do you participate in spring cleaning?
It’s a great time to get rid of the kids’ Christmas junk, just kidding (but not really). And it’s also a great way to help your kids think about serving others. Honestly, for the last couple of years, I’ve been trying to clean out our house and purge items more often, not just in spring. With three growing kids, it’s a must to be sorting through clothes, toys, and gear constantly. Consequently, I’ve gotten good at cleaning and getting items ready to donate. But then I would parade the boxes and bags in my trunk for weeks. Sound familiar?
Here is a go-to list of places accepting donations, which will hopefully help clear out those full trunks.
See the list below of local nonprofit organizations that take donations of clothes, toys, and household goods.
Child Crisis Center
2100 N Stevens | (915) 562-7955
Take kids’ books and toys.
Dame la Mano Crisis Center
1014 South Virginia St | (915) 546-4040
Take women’s and children’s clothing donations. They also post regularly on social media regarding specific needs.
Lee & Beulah Moore Children’s Home
1100 E. Cliff Dr. | (915) 544-8777
Take children’s clothing, stuffed animals, dolls, games, and toys, as well as household items, baby gear, backpacks/luggage, linens, and furniture.
The Opportunity Center of El Paso
1208 Myrtle Ave | (915) 577-0069
Accepting clothing and shoe donations for men, women, and children, paper goods, and toiletries. They also have a program called La Casa De las Abuelitas which sometimes can use small furniture items.
The Rainbow Room (Community Partners of El Paso)
501 Hawkins Blvd | (915) 521-3925
Take donations of toys, games, luggage, and children’s clothes of all ages.
Reach and Relieve
10964 Montwood Dr | (915) 264-3399
Accepting donations of clothing, shoes, (men, women, and children), and household items.
Reynolds Home
8023 San Jose | (915) 274-2598
Accepting women’s and kid’s clothing, toys, toiletries, and cleaning supplies.
Villa Maria Transitional Living Shelter
920 South Oregon St (915) 544-5500
Take donations of household items, arts and crafts supplies, new linens, and gently used furniture.
YWCA Sara Mcknight Transitional Living Center
201 E Main suite 400 | (915) 566-2762
Accepts clothing donations and sometimes furniture.
Please call all listed places for direction on how donations can be dropped off.
Lastly, make sure to post on social media what you are planning to donate. Sometimes we have friends, fellow moms, or others that may have a need or know of someone who might.
Happy cleaning!
Originally published March 2022.
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