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| Artsjunktion is a program in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that provides free materials for TDSB teachers and students and TDSB day-care staff for use in schools and classrooms projects. | 380 Ossington Ave. (@College St.) 416-393-0894 eileen.orr@tdsb.on.ca |
| Acceptable items: Children's Books, National Geographic magazines, CDs, hub caps, mannequins and mannequin parts, hockey helmets, jerseys and skates. Almost anything that can be used for arts and crafts. Materials for arts programs: broken watches, buttons, cork and cork boards, costume jewellery, crayons, dress-up clothing, fabric (remnants and large pieces), keys, markers, pencils, etc. |
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| www.bikestocuba.org Bicycles Crossing Borders (Bicicletas Cruzando Fronteras), BCB is a volunteer run non-profit Canadian project to support Cuban Cyclists to Commute. The project goals are empowerment, skills development and employment creation. BCB sets up bicycle repair shops and trains local people to repair all types of bicycles and provides them with all the necessary tools, parts and bicycles. Our focuses are Women in Development, Environment and Infrastructure Services. BCB also helps to ship bicycles to Sierra Leone on a small scale. At present BCB is preparing to set up new 'Bicycle Repair Shops' in smaller towns of Baracoa, Bayamos and Guantanamo in the Eastern parts of Cuba. |
bcb@BikesToCuba.org chittar99@yahoo.com |
| Acceptable items: Working and repairable bicycles, bicycle tools, computers* and sewing machines*. BCB also seeks financial donations and can issue tax receipts. *. *These items must be in working condition. |
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| www.bgccan.com Boys and Girls Clubs focus on the positive potential of every child. Offering, a safe, enriching and fun place for children to go when schools are out that is available and affordable to all children. |
Please contact club directly:
Central number: 905-477-7272 |
| Acceptable items:Items appropriate for 6 – 12 year olds including sports equipment, toys, games, arts and crafts materials. Contact club directly for confirmation. |
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| www.diabetes.ca The Canadian Diabetes Association plays a vital role in funding diabetes research, educating people about the disease and providing services for those affected by diabetes. The Association sells reusable goods to Value Village and the revenue is used to fund the organization. |
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Diabetes Association Clothesline Program Acceptable items: Clothing, small appliances (in working condition), bedding and towels, coats, shoes, jewellery & accessories, housewares, knick-knacks, toys, etc. |
For donations of reusable items and to arrange pick up call: 416-746-5757 or 1-800-505-5525 |
| Diabetes Recycle Ink. www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/supporting-us/recycle-ink/ Recycle ink jet, laser cartridges & cell phones The Diabetes Recycle Ink. program provides people across the country with a FREE, convenient way to recycle their empty or expired inkjet and laser cartridges. Simply drop off your cartridges at one of our Clothesline® operations or become a Program Partner. |
For more information: Call: 416-363-3373 x7212 Email: graham.dufresne@diabetes.ca |
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| www.csbe.net Book donations can be made in person at our warehouse in Mississauga. Please note that we do not normally pickup books for recycling. However special arrangements may be made if you have a very large quantity or you are calling on behalf of a school. If your books are paper-recycled and not sent overseas or elsewhere, then CSBE will recycle them and donate the proceeds to the World Vision charitable organization and also make a matching donation. You may donate any textbooks, library books, including encyclopaedias and magazines. We do not accept CD's, Cassette Tapes or other Non-Paper Media for our donation program. |
9am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs 9am- 4:00pm Fri. 5-3300 Ridgeway Dr (Near Dundas & 403) Mississauga 905-828-7200 books@csbe.net |
| Acceptable items: Textbooks, workbooks, novels and encyclopedias. | Drop off |
| *This organization is not a not-for-profit agency. | |
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| www.summerhillgroup.ca Clean Air Foundation has evolved to Summerhill Impact, same not for profit, more programs, better results. This new brand and organizational alignment enables us to deliver the unique ideas and strong environmental results we are known for with greater efficiency and on a larger scale. Since 2000, Summerhill Impact has delivered many of Canada’s largest and most successful environmental public engagement campaigns and has encouraged significant behavioural change by making better environmental choices easy for consumers, allowing them to contribute to a sustained, positive, and measurable impact on the environment. |
General inquiries Phone: 416-922-2448 x0 Email: info@summerhillgroup.ca |
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| www.carheaven.ca Designed to reward and enable people to get their older, high-polluting cars permanently off the road. Participants receive a free tow and a charitable tax receipt from one of 20 affiliated charities. |
Complete donor form online at www.carheaven.ca or call 1-888-535-7312 to receive a donor form by mail. |
| Acceptable items: Motor vehicles (any type any condition) | Pick-up |
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| www.communitybicyclenetwork.org CBN is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community based sustainable transportation initiatives in the City of Toronto since 1993. |
761
Queen St. W. (W. of Bathurst St,) 416-504-2918 info@communitybicyclenetwork.org |
| Acceptable items: Any bike, working or not, though children’s bikes may be rejected if they can't be sold or donated. | Drop off during open hours; see website for current hours. |
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| Double Take Store is a not for profit retail enterprise of the Yonge Street Mission, offering gently used, high quality clothing, furniture, accessories and household items at reasonable prices as well as providing employment and training opportunities to area residents. | 310 Gerrard St. E. Toronto M5A 2G7 416-925-7198 doubletake@ysm.ca Please visit our website - www.ysm.ca for more information Hours of Operation Mon-Wed 10 am -7 pm Thurs & Fri 10 am-8 pm Sat 10 am-6 pm Sun 10 am - 5 pm Closed Statutory Holidays |
| Acceptable items: Clothing and shoes, furniture, toys, games, household and decor items, textiles, books, collectibles, jewelry and more. | Drop off - during store hours only, inside the store Pick Up - please call 416-925-7198 x 2 and leave a message. Calls are returned within 3 business days. |
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| www.dressforsuccesstoronto.org
Dress for Success Toronto |
www.dressforsuccesstoronto.org |
| Acceptable items for Dress for Success Toronto: Clean and ready to wear, modern, high quality professional women's wear including new and gently used professional women's clothing (all sizes), professional footwear, outerwear, purses, accessories, as well as new (unopened) make-up, hygiene products, pantyhose, and undergarments. | Tuesdays from 10am-4pm |
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| www.dressyourbest.ca Dress Your Best for Men changes the lives of Canadians and New Canadians by outfitting men with clothing for employment. |
www.dressyourbest.ca |
| Acceptable items for Dress Your Best: Clean and ready to wear, modern, high quality, interview appropriate men's clothing including new & gently used suits (all sizes), jackets (all sizes), ties, professional footwear, outerwear, and accessories, as well as new (unopened) hygiene products. | Tuesdays from 10am-4pm c/o The Walmer Centre 188 Lowther Avenue, 3rd floor Toronto, Ontario M5R 1E8 |
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| www.drrozshealingplace.com A woman-positive organization that provides a safe environment and supportive programming to women and their children who have experienced violence. |
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| Acceptable items: Women's and children's: new clothing, track suits, pajama sets, undergarments, running shoes, seasonal attire and women's professional attire. If clothes are not new, we ask that they be gently used and without stains, tears or rips. Used undergarments will not be accepted. Baby items - New: playpens, wipes, diapers, clothes. Gently used: strollers, playpen sheets, clothes. Sorry but we do not accept cribs. New and unused/unopened toiletries and hygiene products: Shampoo, soap, body wash, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sanitary napkins, lotions, hair products, shower products, skin products and make-up. General houseware's and kitchenware's: toasters, microwaves, kettles, coffee makers, croc pots, cooking and eating utensils. Furniture, large appliances and any other donations: Please call to inquire. For a complete list of acceptable donation items, please visit our website http://www.drrozshealingplace.com/make-a-donation/#inkinddonations |
Drop off of donation items is necessary, and all donations must be confirmed before delivery. Please call 416-264-0823 x.242 or email or building@drrozshealingplace.com confirm or inquire. |
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| www.era.ca A nonprofit organization that donates and recycles computers and electronics.ERA can erase the data on donated computers and laptops with RCMP standards, refurbish it, and give it to someone who cannot afford a new one. |
Gyrel Dagooc Web Marketing Electronic Recycling Association 1301 34th Avenue SE Calgary, AB, T2G 1V8 Ontario 1-877-9EWASTE (1-877-939-2783) Contact: Chantelle Coddington Donations Coordinator chantelle@era.ca Tel: 1-877-939-2783 |
| Acceptable items: Computers or laptops. | Pick up |
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| www.furniturebank.org Collects and distributes donated furniture and other household items to assist individuals and families who are leaving shelters or hostels, are refugee claimants, or who are otherwise homeless. They are referred by over 60 registered agencies in the city. |
11 Peel Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 1M3 416-934-1229 info@FurnitureBank.org |
| Acceptable items: Gently used furniture and household items, beds, dressers, kitchen and dining room tables, chairs, hutches, wardrobes, sofas, armchairs, dishes, linens, small appliances. NOT ACCEPTED: stoves, fridges, futons, office furniture, metal desks, exercise equipment, or anything that requires assembly. Pick up for fee, Drop Off during business hours |
Pick up for fee, drop Off during business hours |
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| www.goodwill.on.ca Goodwill is a registered charity whose mission is to provide work opportunities and skills development to people facing barriers to employment. Its operation of over 30 Community Stores and Donation Centres is its means to deliver its mission throughout Greater Toronto, Central and Eastern Ontario. |
General enquires: 416-362-4711 Various store locations and donation centres, see below |
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| Acceptable items: Clothing, books, textiles, collectibles, toys, small household items, jewellery, tools and more. For a complete list please visit the Goodwill website. Large furniture items go to store locations. |
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| www.torontohabitat.on.ca ReStores serve as "thrift-shops" for reusable building materials. Proceeds from ReStores are used to help build homes for communities in need. This non-profit, non-government charitable organization is dedicated to eradicating poverty housing in the GTA. |
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| Acceptable items: Household renovation materials, such as doors, windows, cabinets, flooring materials, toilets, sinks, dining sets, storage units, book cases, plumbing and electrical fixtures, and "energy star" appliances 5 years or newer (no beds or couches). | Please contact directly about details of donation and pick-up/drop-off options. restore@torontohabitat.ca 416-755-8023 |
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| www.junecallwoodcentre.org/ The agency is a comprehensive resource centre for pregnant and parenting youth and their children. We have designed a variety of programs to offer health care, counselling, education, housing support and practical assistance to these young families. |
205 Parliament St. (N. of Queen St. E.) 416-365-1888 mail@junecallwoodcentre.org |
| Acceptable items: Bedding, small baby furniture (no beds, cribs or dressers), kitchenware, towels, toys, children’s books, maternity, women’s, baby’s & children’s clothes, small appliances, non perishable food items | Drop off |
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| www.kidney.ca The Kidney Car Program accepts vehicle donations from anyone who wishes to support the more than two million Canadians affected by kidney disease. All vehicles are accepted and will receive a valuable tax receipt, and if your car is a newer model and roadworthy you may qualify for a substantially higher tax receipt! Donors also receive a free tow and the guarantee that we can remove a vehicle within 48hrs. |
Submit an online donation form at www.kidney.ca or call the Kidney Car Line at 1-866-788-2277 and speak with our friendly staff to learn the value of your tax receipt. |
| Acceptable items: Any and all cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s. |
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| www.mowdownpollution.ca Designed to encourage and reward people to get their older, higher-polluting gasoline mowers and trimmers out of the garden and recycled responsibly. Participants can take advantage of free recycling services and are also given the option to purchase environmentally preferable alternatives at a significant discount. |
Mow Down Pollution runs every spring check the Web site for up to date information: www.mowdownpollution.ca |
| Acceptable items: Gas lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and leaf blowers | Drop-off |
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| www.myfirstwheels.ca We are a local registered charity that collects very gently used 'ride ready' bikes to donate to kids (under 13) in low-income communities in Toronto. Please check www.myfirstwheels.ca for donation guidelines. |
donate@myfirstwheels.ca |
| Acceptable items: Children's bikes (with wheel sizes from 12.5" to 20") in very good to excellent working condition. We do not take tricycles. We also accept new helmets in the box/tags on. See www.myfirstwheels.ca for bike donation guidelines. Pick up is available in spring/summer within the catchment area of St Clair, Dufferin, Bayview and Wilson. |
Drop off: By appointment only. Eglinton and Laird. Email: donate@myfirstwheels.ca |
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| www.nwrct.ca/ The Native Women's Resource Centre concentrated solely on meeting the needs of Aboriginal Women in the Greater Toronto Area. The primary mandate of the Centre is to provide ongoing support for women through a variety of diverse client base programs. Programming includes: Upgrading and tutoring, Housing services, Advocacy and Holistic wellness, Employment services, Healthy parenting & Family workshops, Youth programs, a community kitchen, and various cultural activities & events. Appropriate Items: We are currently in need of large garbage cans, dehumidifiers, plates, and cutlery. Please give us a call if you have any other items you would like to donate that are not listed here. Thank-you for your support!" |
Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm 191 Gerrard st. E Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E5 Emma Stromberg Email: housing@nwrct.ca Tel: 416.963.9963 Website: www.nwrct.ca/ |
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| New Circles is a not-for-profit social service agency committed to the aid of newcomers to Canada and people living in poverty within the Greater Toronto Area, focusing largely on the priority neighbourhoods of Flemingdon Park, Thorncliffe Park and Victoria Village. Our mission is to promote equity and dignity by providing services and clothing to enhance the day to day lives of the people we serve. Our primary service is our clothing program which provides new and gently used clothing and bedding for men, women and children at no cost. |
Phone: 416-422-259 Email: info@newcircles.ca Website: www.newcircles.ca Address: 10 Gateway Blvd. Suite #100, Toronto, ON M3C 3A1 |
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| www.oasismovement.org www.clothingbank.ca Dedicated to assisting persons in recovery from addictions and also provides support services for family and friends. |
416-751-5155 oasis@oasismovement.org info@clothingbank.ca |
| Acceptable items Furniture, gently used men's, women's and children's clothing, linens kitchenware, utensils, glassware, household knick-knacks, pictures, frames, candleholders etc, books, toys, VHS and cassette tapes, small appliances such as VCR's, coffee makers, vacuum cleaners, stereo systems and small computer equipment or anything that two people can carry. Not accepting: Mattresses or box springs, pull-out sofas, large appliances (washers/dryers/fridges/stoves), televisions, computer monitors or towers, baby cribs, car seats, swings, strollers etc. Pick-Up: Call 416-751-0553 Anything that is reusable and that one person can carry. Drop Boxes: Locations: call 416-751-0553 Clothing, books, jewelry, computers, toys, small appliances. |
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| www.ofcp.ca The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is an organization committed to supporting independence, inclusion, choice and full integration of all persons with cerebral palsy. Merchandise is sold to Value Village and proceeds support OFCP programs and services. |
416-244-9686 |
| Acceptable items: Pick-Up: Call 416-244-0899. Clothing, furniture, small appliances, books, housewares, knick knacks, etc. Visit www.ofcp.ca for a list of acceptable goods. Drop Boxes: Locations: www.ofcp.ca Clothing, books, jewelry, toys, small appliances, etc. Workplace Used Clothing Drive: Interested in spreading some good will at work? Check this out: www.ofcp.ca |
Pick-up, Drop Boxes, Workplace Clothing Drive |
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| www.ontariospca.ca Proceeds go to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). |
Various store locations, see below. |
| Acceptable items: Small furniture items, small working appliances, (Kingston Rd., only), housewares, Used books, clothing, children clothes, jewellery. | Retail, Drop Off |
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| unisonhcs.org/news-events/new-programs.html Pedal Pushers is a youth bike recycling project that is looking for donations of bikes in any condition. Student participants receive training in bicycle mechanics and build their own bikes by recycling donated bikes. |
Located in North York (Lawrence and Allen Road). Donations can be dropped off. Pick-ups are available depending on location. Contact: Alex Murphy at 647-206-0584 or alex.murphy@unisonhcs.org |
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| www.rebootcanada.ca Provides computer hardware, training and technical support to charities, non-profits and people with limited access to technology. They refurbish computer equipment and distribute them to many of the charitable organizations in your community. |
2450 Lawrence Ave East, Unit 1 Toronto, ON M1P 2R7 Phone: (416) 534-6017 Fax: (416) 534-6083 |
| Acceptable items: Computers, computer parts, and components, laptops, laser printers, scanners, software, etc. | Pickups in a 416 area code are now $100. Pickups in a GTA 905 area code are now $150. CRT Monitor Fee is now $20. There is also a $10 recycling fee on all printers, scanners. faxes, copiers & computer towers. In addition, there is a $20 recycling fee on all televisions under 19 inches and a $40 recycling fee on all televisions over 19 inches. There is a $30 recycling fee on large printers/copiers. Every CRT monitor dropped off will be subject to a $20 handling fee due to toxic contents. |
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| www.call2recycle.org The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is dedicated to recycling old cell phones and used rechargeable batteries. Since 1994, RBRC has recycled more than 22 million pounds of rechargeable batteries. |
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find collection sites call: 1-877-2-RECYCLE or visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/dropoff/index.php |
| Acceptable items: Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), Lithium Ion (Li-ion), and Small Sealed Lead *(Pb) rechargeable batteries that power a variety of portable electronic products such as cellular and cordless phones, power tools, laptop computers, camcorders, two-way radios, and remote control toys. | Retail, Drop Off |
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| www.rcto.ca Renewed Computer Technology is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that empowers learners, educators, low income students and other not-for-profits with increased access to information communications technology (ITC), skill development and learning opportunities in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. The Computers for Schools program is operated by RCT in Ontario. RCT is an audited and approved provincial Collector and Refurbisher (OES). |
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| Acceptable items Desktop Computers, laptops, notebooks, TVs, LCD and CRT monitors, printers, modems, computer peripherals and other OES approved material as listed on our website. Donations for reuse and recycling are accepted FREE of charge. For a complete listing of specification and donation details please visit the RCTO site. |
Equipment can be dropped off between 8:30am - 3:30pm.
Pick ups can be arranged. Call 1-866-206-0008 to confirm details. 945 Meyerside Drive Mississauga 905-795-2931 info@rcto.ca |
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| www.retireyourride.ca Designed to retire 1995 model year or older vehicles in an environmentally responsible manner in an effort to improve air quality and encourage the use of sustainable transportation. Program participants are guaranteed that their old vehicle will be recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. They also benefit from an extensive suite of rewards toward more environmentally-responsible transportation choices. |
Complete donor form online at www.retireyourride.ca or call 1-877-773-1996 to apply by phone. |
| Acceptable items: Motor vehicles (1995 model year or older) | Pick-up |
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| www.tstores.ca Feel good shopping and donating when you know that your dollars help support the Salvation Army's many social and welfare programs across Canada! |
Various store locations, see below |
| Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, accessories, books, furniture, electronics, small appliances, computers, housewares, home decor, linens and much more! | Retail, Drop Off, Drop Boxes |
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| www.secondharvest.ca Takes surplus food to agencies who feed hungry people |
1450
Lodestar Rd. 416-408-2594 email@secondharvest.ca |
| Acceptable items: Perishable food (enough to feed 20 people). | Drop Off, Pick Up |
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| www.sketch.ca SKETCH is a community arts initiative for young people age 15 to 29, who live street involved, at risk or homeless. Artists collaborate to create opportunities for youth to engage in the arts. Through the arts youth are invited to safely express themselves, discover more of who they are, develop skills and participate in community life. |
180 Sudbury (east of Dufferin) Toronto, ON. M6J 3H2 416-516-1559 |
| Acceptable items: Oil and acrylic paint, canvas, easels, brushes, brand new cameras and video cameras, blank CDs and DVDs, paper of all sorts, note/sketch books, school and office supplies, and Mac laptops purchased after 2010. Please call us at 416-516-1559 before dropping by with your donation. | Drop Off |
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| www.ssvptoronto.ca Acts as an intermediary between people who wish to donate and those in need. Aspires to serve and become part of communities that are economically disadvantaged. |
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| Acceptable items: Clothing, household items, kitchenware, books, knick-knacks, toys and furniture (60 Newcastle, only), fabric scraps. Does not take: mattresses, appliances, computers or computer manuals. | Call 416-503-2472 to confirm donation drop-off details |
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| www.reddoorshelter.ca Provides emergency shelter to abused women and children, homeless families and refugees. |
21 Carlaw Avenue M4M 2R6 Mondays to Fridays between 9am to 5pm 416-915-5671 ext 234 |
| Acceptable items for drop-off are clean seasonal clothing, new toiletries, household items, kitchenware, clean linens and towels. Acceptable items for pick up are new or gently used furniture such as table and chair sets, drawers, armoires, dressers, coffee/end tables, wall units and shelving units, etc... Please note that we no longer accept cribs, high chairs or sofas, mattresses and bed frames or other upholstered items. |
Drop off - Please call in advance to determine our shelter needs. 21 Carlaw Avenue, M4M 2R6 Mondays to Fridays between 9am to 5pm 416-915-5671 ext 234 Furniture pick up please call 416-915-5671 ext 222 |
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| www.youthlink.ca YouthLink is a leading youth mental health agency based in Scarborough offering a range of services to promote the well-being of vulnerable youth and families. We operate four co-op houses and a 12 bed residence. We also work with high needs families and youth who are moving into first-time apartments who would greatly appreciate good quality furniture and large appliances. For more info about our services, see www.youthlink.ca |
747 Warden Ave (between Eglinton East and St. Clair) Tel 416-967-1773 info@youthlink.ca |
| Acceptable items: Our priority is furniture, especially beds and large working appliances. All items should be in excellent condition. For full list of needed items, see www.youthlink.ca/donations_inkind | Kindly call first between 9-5pm to arrange for drop-off. We are unable to pick up items. |
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