Assuming the stuff in your basement is still usable and not junk, these charities are very happy to take clothes, toys, electronics, knick knacks and dishes (packed appropriately if fragile), small furniture items, bedding, and so on. Anything very large, or a very large donation, needs a special pickup arrangement rather than "a truck will be in your neighborhood on this day." Last week the Ovarian Cancer folks received three boxes full of old (working) cameras, wall phones, mugs, picture frames, serving trays, dish towels, and other household things. Another great resource for giving away good but unwanted "stuff" is Freecycle (www.freecycle.org). Also, if you work in an office that has a kitchenette, they may appreciate having some of your unwanted cups, plates, and silverware to use for lunches etc. AND some of your coworkers may know someone who has a use for your soon-to-be-discarded items.
Day care centers are usually very happy to get kid oriented stuff. This morning I brought a Lego bin of crayons and a diaper box full of coloring books (either blank or almost all blank) to the preschool where Son #3 goes to before school care. Every time I thought I'd found the last batch of coloring books or crayons in a corner or a box or a bin, another treasure trove appeared. I think crayons breed if you leave a bunch unattended for long periods of time, but have no data as to whether the color combination makes any difference. Might make a good research paper if I can figure it out.
Anyway, I'm tired but happy. We may actually get to have a finished basement someday.
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