Strengthening Community Bonds: Donating to Local Charities After Garage Sales
Following a successful garage sale, it's common to have leftover items. But have you ever thought about how your unsold items could benefit others? Rather than letting these items linger, consider donating them to these local charities that support vital programs in our community.
The Hope Chest Resale Market is a 25,000 sq ft warehouse and shopping area located at 12015 Barker Cypress Road in Cypress that benefits the programs of Cy-Hope making life better for kids in our community. Don't miss the chance to experience this unique marketplace that breaks the mold of the traditional resale store! Cy-Hope accepts gently used items and program supplies donation. For more information on program supplies donations, please call the Cy-Hope office at 713-466-4673. For gently used item donations, click here to see what items The Hope Chest accepts. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To arrange a large item donation pick-up, please click here.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County
Northwest Assistance Ministries
Your high-quality items help keep NAM's ministry flowing and the community going. So next time you or your friends want to clean out your closets, you can donate your high quality clothes, furniture and/or household items to support our work of helping our neighbors in need. NAM is located at 15555 Kuykendahl Road and they accept donations Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For more information about donating your gently used items to NAM, please visit namonline.org/donations.
Coordinated Pick-Up
If you're short on time but want to contribute, consider coordinating a single pick-up of items by a local charity with your HOA or community management team. By rallying together, residents can offload their unsold items at one time, streamlining the donation process and maximizing our collective impact. Your friends at My Neighborhood News will be happy to help spread the word about your pick-up event to neighbors, too!
This approach not only saves residents time and effort but also fosters a sense of unity within your neighborhood. Plus, it ensures that donations are efficiently distributed to local charities, where they can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors.
Together, we can make a positive impact and strengthen the bonds that unite us as a community.
