Donate your used books to charities like the humane society, the humane society, rescue mission, salvation army, good samaritan ministries, habitat for humanity, or hope services. Our clients have been through tough times and we want them to feel proud of their new furnishings. Numerous organizations accept donated office equipment, furniture, and office supplies, and you or your business can get receipts for many inkind donations that allow you to take a tax. Because shipping books can be expensive, we strongly encourage you to consider donating your. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. Habitat for humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Schedule a toy donation pick up today and donate toys to the local charity you.
In case you find yourself in a similar situation, here are 10 ways to recycle your old books. Learn more about donating gifts of stock, life insurance, trusts, estates, corporate matching, and paypal giving. If youve ever been to your local goodwill store, you couldnt have missed the piles and piles of books for sale there. Before you donate, please check the guidelines below. When you research how to donate your books to prisons, the same phrase comes up over and over again. Another organization that ships christian resources overseas, cri is equipping orphans, evangelists, pastors and missionaries for the works of service all the while setting up distribution centers, lending libraries, bible college libraries, and holding crusades not only can you donate used christian books, you also have the option of sharing your bookshelf by sending books directly to recipients overseas. I have tons of books from early childhood through adulthood that i want to get rid of, but i dont want to just dump them at salvation army. Better world books is a nonprofit that accepts your donations of used textbooks. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Africana librarians council alc book donations committee. Store resources for biblical foundations for freedom bff. If you are a homeschool family, wishing to donate to another family in need, go join us at. The best place to donate used linens is animal shelters.
Although we are not affiliated with any of these, we wholeheartedly support their work. One of the questions we receive at is how do i recycle my old books. Goodwill branches generally accept all usedbook donations, and the proceeds from their. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the. Were sure youll find that special book whether youre looking for books regarding church history, homeschool curriculum, theology, evangelism, missions, apologetics, creationevolution, classics, biographies, or rare, outofprint christian titles. Acceptable books are gently used and relevant to an african reader. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Book donations also check with your local library ywca of westmoreland county. No matter how big or small, your donations are needed and appreciated. Our specialty is quality new and used christian books. You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. Where to donate your old books in town phoenixville, pa.
Monetary gifts and volunteer work help to strengthen carnegie library of pittsburghs services and the learning opportunities we provide to pittsburgh residents. Where to donate used christian books5 places to start. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. Donating a used hearing aid to the hearing aid project can help a child hear his teacher in the classroom and excel in school. Since then, the company has been hosting book drives and collecting used books and textbooks through its network of college campuses and. If you mail books, please do not send boxes that weight more than 50 pounds and do not include any nonrecyclable packing materials such. Best 21 christian stores in downtown, pittsburgh, pa with. Goodwill goodwill accepts used book donations for their resale stores.
Best bookstores in pennsylvania independent book stores. We have thousands of used books of all kindsfiction, mystery, scifi, nonfiction, classics, childrens books, and more. Luther seminary asks donors to send books directly to the theological book network or archives books. Because shipping books can be expensive, we strongly encourage you to consider donating your books to one of our sister books to prisoners programs that may be geographically closer to you or to a local jail or prison. The african studies association asa offers an annual grant program to assist book donation projects with. Access your donor profile to view donation history, billing details and fundraisers.
However, there are certain kinds of books we always need and others we dont. Proceeds from their stores are used to fund adult rehabilitation centers, where those in the grip of addiction find help, hope, and a second chance at life. You can donate your own toys, you can offer to collect toys among your neighbors, mom group or as a service project through your service organization, you can collect donations from your customers at. Luther seminary is no longer accepting book donations, asking pastors, professors, and others with. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. The salvation army is one of the worlds largest providers of social aid.
Study questions help the student catch the main meaning of the romans passage and apply it to his christian life. Half price books will consider requests from 501c 3 nonprofit organizations and educators that focus on literacy, the environment, or education. Please be aware that the american library association does not accept, distribute, or coordinate donations of books or any other materials. Donating toys to charity has never been easier thanks to the free toy donation pick up service offered by charities nationwide. Here is information about how to gain a receipt for your donations. Book em is an allvolunteer project of the thomas merton center which sends free books to people in prisoner in pennsylvania. Books are sorted by subject and are well organized. Used book donations can also go to a school library or your local city or county library. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people incarcerated in. You may make a donation to the foundations general fund, or.
Every week we accept hundreds of used books to redistribute to the christian community. Shelters use your linens for bed lining and to bathe animals. Unfortunately we only have so many bookshelves and a purge is necessary. No matter what you call it, we think thats when things really start to get good. Old and unused linens hanging around are a staple in most homes. Today on mark maddens show, instead of denouncing a hockey player from another franchise for horrible sexist comments, he decided to state that the problem is the bullshit millenial thinking and that he.
Donate, advocate, volunteer carnegie library of pittsburgh. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families. They collect books for infants through 18 years of age and give them out to children who have a need through local charities with a proven history of helping youth. Weve compiled a list below of ways you can do recycle books and help out those who dont have access to. The salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books. Neither off the floor pittsburgh, nor our clients have the resources to re. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Could someone point me towards a deserving nonprofit, library, school, etc. The best book people problem is just having too many books. It could help a mother or father gain employment, or obtain a higher paying. If half price books approves and is able to fulfill your. Many other groups do the same thing we do send books to prisoners. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The pittsburgh foundation and the community foundation of westmoreland county can accept secure online donations using a credit card.
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