Resources
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 sought after and also an encouraged practice limiting what goes to landfill. In support of the circular economy, best practices of re-imagine; re-invent; re-purpose; re-style; re-use of items are explored.
In 2022, Ida created the Give & Take – Dufferin County and area Facebook group to connect residents and businesses to encourage finding alternative ways of releasing, searching for and using items to avoid the landfill where possible.
Ida has also partnered with these not-for-profit or charitable service organizations that benefit from donations of new and used items in support of their programs. Be sure to contact each organization to confirm hours and their current donation program processes.
Whether you use my services or not, you are encouraged to donate new and once loved items in good usable condition when you can!
Donation Centres
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
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
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
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
Community Resources
These are links to available resources provided as a benefit to our community!