Resources

Community Service Partners:

SMART Organizing has partnered with these not-for-profit  or charitable service organizations serving Dufferin County and surrounding areas that benefit from donations of new and used items in support of their programs.   Often during the organizing process, clients identify many items that are in great condition that can still add value to others and making donations to benefit others in need is an encourgaged practice.

Whether you use our services or not, you are encouraged to donate new and once loved items in good usable condition when you can!

Community Living Dufferin

Community Living Dufferin

Community Living Dufferin (CLD) accepts donations to assist people who have a developmental disability lead more enriched lives within our community.

Items Accepted:  As We Grow

Because of space limitations they have partnered with the following local consignment shop:

As We Grow, located at 3-20 Dawson Road, Orangeville, accept donations of new and gently pre-owned clothing items for children and adults on their behalf.  If you’re cleaning out your closets and have clothing items that are clean and in good condition, CLD would sincerely appreciate your donations to As We Grow under their account number 1526.  As We Grow will sell the donated items crediting the CLD account.

The funds generated will be used to help supplement life enriching programs for people supported. This is an excellent way to free up space in your home, repurpose new and once loved quality clothing and accessories while providing much needed support to people who have developmental disabilities in our community.

Contact: Karen Murphy-Fritz, Executive Assistant at CLD

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Family Transition Place

Family Transition Place

Family Transition Place accepts donations to help women starting over after leaving an abusive situation.

Items Accepted:  FTP Wish List | As We Grow | Chez Nous

Because of space limitations at  Family Transition Place (FTP), they are only able to accept pajamas, underwear, socks, smaller and non-distinct clothing items in new condition. As a result they have partnered with the following local consignment shops:

As We Grow, located at 3-20 Dawson Road, Orangeville, who accept donations of new and gently pre-owned clothing items for children and adults on their behalf.   If you’ve recently done a purge and have clothing items that are clean and in good condition, FTP would sincerely appreciate your donations to As We Grow under their account number 3763.  As We Grow will sell the items donated in support of the FTP account, and their clients can use the credit to purchase items from As We Grow that they need.

Chez Nous Consignment Boutique, located at 70 Broadway, Orangeville, who accept donations of high quality, brand name men’s, women’s and maternity pre-owned clothing, shoes, purses, jewellery and accessories on their behalf.

This is an excellent way to free up space in your home, repurpose new and once loved quality clothing and accessories while providing much needed support to women and children in our community.

Contact: Kelly Lee, Events & Community Relations Coordinator at FTP

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Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph

Habitat for Humanity Wellington Dufferin Guelph

ReStore Orangeville

ReStore Orangeville emobilizes volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Items accepted:  Gently used and new household and building supplies, e-waste, furniture and kitchens.

Drop off location:  202 First Street #1, Orangeville, ON

Drop off times:  Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm.  Call to arrange for a donation pick up (519) 827-6610.

Contact:  Orangeville ReStore 519-415-4500

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CHOICES Youth Shelter

CHOICES Youth Shelter

The CHOICES Youth Shelter mission is to be a safe and supportive resource within Dufferin County that offers homeless youth, 16 to 24 years of age, an alternative to living on the street and supports their transition to a more productive and brighter future.  Donations are used to support our homeless youth.

Items accepted:  New single bed sheets, pillows, towels and face clothes; used clothing and food.

Drop off location:  CHOICES Youth Shelter 59 Townline Orangeville ON

Drop off times:  After 4:30pm daily, 7 days a week.

Contact:  April Nash, Operations Director at CHOICES Youth Shelter at 519-942-5970 ext 1

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Orangeville SPCA Paws & Claws Thrift Shops

Orangeville SPCA Paws & Claws Thrift Shops

The Paws & Claws Thrift Shops sell quality donated items with net proceeds from the sales going to the care of the animals at the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre.  There are two thrift shop locations – one in Orangeville and one in Shelburne.

Items accepted:  The Paws & Claws Thrift Shops welcome donations of gently used clothing and accessories, jewelry, household items, collectibles, small furniture pieces (Shelburne store only) books, games, puzzles, CDs and DVDs.  Please help the shops make every penny count for the animals by donating quality items that can be resold.   They are unable to accept TVs, stereos, computer equipment, printers/fax, sports protective equipment, children’s toys, children’s furniture, cribs, car seats, swings, and large furniture items.

Drop off locations:  Orangeville Paws & Claws at 162 Broadway or Shelburne Paws & Claws at 26 First Avenue East (Giant Tiger Plaza), between 10:30 and 4:30 Monday through Saturday. Go to the front of the store for direction from volunteers.

Contact:  Orangeville & District Animal Centre at 519-942-3140.

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Business Services:

SMART Organizing has listed these businesses servicing the Dufferin County and surrounding areas which can also benefit our clients.   Information posted was provided by the business.  We do not request or accept any commissions or referral fees, however may partner to be able to offer preferred rates and special offers to further benefit the clients we service.  

ChicàBOOM Consignment Furniture, Fashion & Decor

ChicàBOOM Consignment Furniture, Fashion & Décor

18371 Hurontario St. (Hwy 10), Caledon Village, ON L7K 0X7

ChicàBOOM is a large consignment store specializing in the recycling of high quality furniture, ladies fashion and decor. All consignment is 50-50.  We provide a safe and easy way to recycle quality items.  Smaller decor/small items require that an appointment be made to bring them in so that we can inspect and price them.

ChicàBOOM accepts furnishings that are in “like new” condition and less than 10 years of age as well as a limited number of quality antiques. The items must be of a good quality construction, have minimal wear and tear, and of a style that would be of interest to a large number of customers. We are always especially looking for truly INTERESTING items – in good condition & desirable as well.  If you would like to consign furniture with us, we need to see pictures first. You can send them by email.

We sell a lot of fashion items as well.  We accept CURRENT styles, in season, better dresses & designer clothing in excellent condition — no rips, stains, pulls, etc.  We mainly sell tops, jackets, dresses,coats and accessories such as purses, shoes, jewellery and scarves. Clothes must be VERY CLEAN, pressed and on hangers. Bags and boxes of clothing are not acceptable.  Clothing may be consigned by appointment if you want the items back if they do not sell, or by drop-off if we may donate to a local charity if they do not sell.

Phone: 519-927-9300

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Closet To Closet Kids Consignment Sales

Closet to Closet Kids Consignment Sales

Closet to Closet Kids Consignment Sales is a local Dufferin County business. They partner with parents and caregivers who wish to sell gently used children’s and women’s items through large community sales events each Fall and Spring. 

If you have new and gently used children & women’s items that are consuming space in your home, you have a wonderful opportunity to release the no longer needed items and sell them earning a commission with Closet to Closet Kids Consignment Sales!   Any items that do not sell at the sale can be donated to non-profit organizations so the items don’t have to come back into your home!    The best part is that you don’t have to be at the sale unless you want to!  Consignors have the opportunity to earn 45 – 75% commission from the the price they set depending on the option they select!

Do you offer products and services for parents, caregivers and families?  There are also opportunities for business vendors at each event to showcase and sell products and services that benefit the sale shoppers!  

As a value added benefit, SMART Organizing may offer to pay the registration fee on behalf of our clients in good standing if they wish to sell items at an upcoming event.  Contact us for details! 

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Expel Pest Control

Expel Pest Control

104 Bythia Street, Orangeville ON

We will assist you in identifying your pest problem, determine the “best in class” safe solutions and provide you with recommendations to solve your problem.

Phone: 519-942-3237 |  Toll Free: 1-888-225-1677

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We have personally used Expel Pest Control services in our home for preventative control of seasonal insects for several years and highly recommend these services!  Ida Tetlock, Amaranth, ON

 


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