Local organizations/churches that take donations? - PhillyBlog

JillyS · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 09:56 AM

Hi all--

Since moving, I have found myself with a few bags of gently used items (clothing, kitchen stuff, etc.) that I no longer need. Can anyone recommend an organization/church in SWCC that takes donations of this kind? Thanks!

summersky · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JillyS

Hi all--

Since moving, I have found myself with a few bags of gently used items (clothing, kitchen stuff, etc.) that I no longer need. Can anyone recommend an organization/church in SWCC that takes donations of this kind? Thanks!

Try Mt. Hebron Baptist Church at 15th and Wharton Streets. They may pick them up.

JillyS · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 01:24 PM

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Try Mt. Hebron Baptist Church at 15th and Wharton Streets. They may pick them up.

Thanks! I'll look them up.

ahbinpa · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JillyS

Hi all--

Since moving, I have found myself with a few bags of gently used items (clothing, kitchen stuff, etc.) that I no longer need. Can anyone recommend an organization/church in SWCC that takes donations of this kind? Thanks!

I believe that St. Charles operates a Thrift Shop, but it's not open every day.

A.

lbphilly · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JillyS

Hi all--

Since moving, I have found myself with a few bags of gently used items (clothing, kitchen stuff, etc.) that I no longer need. Can anyone recommend an organization/church in SWCC that takes donations of this kind? Thanks!

ahb is (or was -- I haven't kept current) right about St. Charles operating a thrift shop that's not open every day. Now that I'm snowed out of going to Montreal, I might go to Mass tomorrow and if I do I'll ask.

A couple years ago, Pastor Griffith, First African Baptist, told me that their church did a clothing ministry, so you might call them and see if they're interested.

JillyS · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 08:57 PM

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ahb is (or was -- I haven't kept current) right about St. Charles operating a thrift shop that's not open every day. Now that I'm snowed out of going to Montreal, I might go to Mass tomorrow and if I do I'll ask.

A couple years ago, Pastor Griffith, First African Baptist, told me that their church did a clothing ministry, so you might call them and see if they're interested.

Thanks! I would be happy to give to either of those churches. Please do let me know if you get any info. about St. Charles.

tonybGOP · #7 (**permalink**) 02-11-2006, 10:24 PM

Philly Dream Center has a very in-depth outreach, and are doing wonderful things to change the lives of individuals in the area. located at 313 Callowhill. I donate some of my time to them. I have seen them at work. check out phillydreamcenter.com

lbphilly · #8 (**permalink**) 02-13-2006, 06:36 PM

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Thanks! I would be happy to give to either of those churches. Please do let me know if you get any info. about St. Charles.

I stayed home all toasty yesterday, but walked by the St. Charles Senior Center, 1945 Christian, today. The sign on the door says the thrift shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Pretty limited hours, but I believe they have a pretty limited volunteer pool.

The main St. Charles number is 215-735-0600.

JillyS · #9 (**permalink**) 02-15-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lbphilly

I stayed home all toasty yesterday, but walked by the St. Charles Senior Center, 1945 Christian, today. The sign on the door says the thrift shop is open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Pretty limited hours, but I believe they have a pretty limited volunteer pool.

The main St. Charles number is 215-735-0600.

Thanks for that info. I plan to call this week.