Avoiding Value Village. Best places to donate unwanted clothes, toys, etc?

[Admiral Beez]

We’re doing a clear out and want to get rid of old (but good) children’s clothes, toys, scooters, etc.

I’d like to avoid Value Village, as the profit goes to private equity.

Charity or business? Some consumers still confused by Value Village

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[Tim MacDonald]

Try the diabetes foundation. They will pick up from you.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Try the diabetes foundation. They will pick up from you.

Thanks. I totally forgot about them. My mother in law donates to the Diabetes Foundation all the time.

I’ve got reservations about the Salvation Army, so was/am leaning towards the renewed Goodwill but I first was to check that it’s not just a private equity front like Value Village.

 

[gabe]

Thanks. I totally forgot about them. My mother in law donates to the Diabetes Foundation all the time.

I’ve got researavations about the Salvation Army, so was/am leaning towards the renewed Goodwill but I first was to check that it’s not just a private equity front like Value Village.

Diabetes Canada gives all the items to Value Village. I bet VV donates about 1 cent of the sale to charity. I used to get calls from Diabetes Canada, when i found out they give it all to Value Village, i told them to take me off their call list.


Since 1985, our reusable goods donation program has enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Value Village where all donations generate funding to support Diabetes Canada.

https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/donate-clothing---more

 

[Tim MacDonald]

Diabetes Canada gives all the items to Value Village. I bet VV donates about 1 cent of the sale to charity. I used to get calls from Diabetes Canada, when i found out they give it all to Value Village, i told them to take me off their call list.


Since 1985, our reusable goods donation program has enjoyed an exclusive partnership with Value Village where all donations generate funding to support Diabetes Canada.

https://www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/donate-clothing---more

This is very disappointing.

 

[afransen]

I most have some stuff that I don't want and feel guilty about throwing in the garbage. I see giving to Value Village a waste diversion solution. I don't particularly care where the proceeds go, within reason.

 

[Admiral Beez]

I just heard back from Charity Intelligence, https://www.charityintelligence.ca/ The Goodwills are not that great. They said to ask two questions before you donate: Is this charity transparent? Are its audited financial statements on its website?

They recommended the YSM store, see below how to donate:

Donate

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They also recommended this book https://www.amazon.ca/Thoughtful-Giving-Journey-Charitable-Universe/dp/1778031668

Lastly they suggested to follow them for news and updates:
Twitter @CharityCanada
Facebook @CharityIntel

 

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[AlbertC]

Some suggestions here:

Where to donate clothing in Toronto that actually goes to neighbours in need

Bring your clothing donations to these incredible Toronto organizations that actually support their local community.

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[Admiral Beez]

Some suggestions here:

Where to donate clothing in Toronto that actually goes to neighbours in need

Bring your clothing donations to these incredible Toronto organizations that actually support their local community.

streetsoftoronto.com

I did my first drop off today at Double Take on Gerrard St. They were very friendly and easy to drop off to out back. They take dontations seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, see details https://doubletakeysm.ca/pages/dona...YmN8-Q-_56KnSKZ9geJ4n3h_LgIU27hNJK1jUZIdmtq6i. And best of all, the donations and revenue they generate goes to helping Torontonians, not US-based private equity.

 

[ceaz40]

I took some fine China that I grew tired of to a women/children’s shelter at 140 Islington called Women’s Habitat Shelter and Outreach. I knew it would go to women who were escaping violence with their children and probably needing to start over again from scratch. Toys and clothing would be so welcomed as many of them will not receive enough social assistance to replace all that they require. You have to call first because it’s a very secure place for obvious reasons. Also, they will let you know if they need it (they get lots of donations) or if they have the space to store it. I hope that helps as I know it will help them.