Accepted Material Donations

The most common recipient of the goods that I accept are single mothers in apartments or smaller homes, so I tend not to accept larger items or non-essential furniture (like large armoires and TV stands).  Here is a list of donated items accepted assuming the items are in very good condition and ARM has available storage capacity.  Good, accurate pictures of items to be donated are highly encouraged.  A tax receipt can be furnished for accepted donations.

• Appliances including washing machines, dryers, refrigerators highly dependent on space.

• Fans

• Lamps

• Couches  

  • Sectionals not preferred

  • Sofa beds (pull-outs) not preferred

• Arm chairs

• Recliners

• Dinner tables and chairs

• Bar stools

• Dressers/ chests of drawers

• Small desks (but not large ones)

• Bed frames (up to but not including King sized)- especially bare metal frames.

• Mattresses (up to but not including King sized)

• Box springs (up to but not including King sized)

• Bunk beds

• Nightstands

• Coffee tables (minimally)

Not accepted

Here is a list of items not accepted without Board approval:

• Stoves

• Dishwashers

• Dishes

• Household goods except those already mentioned

• Armoires

• Gas dryers (except if there is an already identified need)

• Electronics (including TVs and computers)

• TV stands

• Standalone headboards

• Building hardware (including lumber)

• Bookcases

• Anything baby-specific (car seats, cribs, beds, bedding)

• Toys

• File cabinets

• Lawn equipment

• Carpet/ rugs

• Blinds/ window coverings

• Tools (hand or power)

• Food

• Musical instruments