Any ideas where to donate gently used stuffed animals? I have a toybox full of practically new stuffed animals (actually, some are even brand new with tags on!) that my kids have barely touched.
I would call a shelter, there are a lot that have women and children in them and they can't afford to buy their kids those kind of things. I know there is one in Pontiac, I beleive it is a St. Vincent De Paul.
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There was a wonderful article in People magazine a few weeks ago about a young girl who solicits donations of toys and stuffed animals to give to young children whose homes have been destroyed by fire or a natural disaster. I believe she lives in Colorado, so you'd have to ship them, but I was impressed with her spunk and I'm sure you could find the contact info via People. I was thinking of going that route myself the next time I do a wholesale clean-out.
In the past, I have boxed/bagged things up and donated them to the Purple Heart. They take toys. I save the brand new ones and donate them to the "Stuff a Bus" toy drive program that 96.3 WDVD does annually Thanksgiving weekend. My sister is the morning show co-host and I know they really appreciate stuffed animals as they really help "stuff" that bus.
Just some thoughts. My kids always seem to have WAY too much in the toy/stuffed animal dept., too, and it feels good to pass them on to someone in need.
What about homeless shelters or the local pediatric ward of a hospital after they have been washed?
I would contact the police or fire departments in or around your area.Maybe childrens hospitals too.
i have heard some police dept, take stuff animal donations to comfort kids that have been in car accidents check with your local depts....
My mom has a basket making company and she is always looking for stuffed animals to make easter baskets ect.... Her name is cora and she can be reached at ###-###-#### anytime. Thanks
Check with your local fire and police departments and ask if they accept donations. Police and fire personnel usually keep some on hand in their truck/car when they go to a call so that they can give it to a child during a troubling incident (fire, etc).
M.
The Guiding Hands Pregnancy Refuge in Taylor is a great place to donate kids things. They have a great program, and have helped lots of women who have been in need. Their phone number is ###-###-####.
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