DONATE + DO GOOD

We all hold onto items that we no longer need. So as you look at Aunt Myrtle’s couch gathering dust in the basement, consider breathing new life into it by passing it along to Habitat ReStore. That Marc Jacobs handbag that was well-loved, but still has life to give? Share that with a woman trying to get back on her feet through Dress for Success.

We’ve pulled together an incredible list of local organizations whose biggest needs are the things that no longer serve you. Download your copy here and share with family and friends, post a link in your neighborhood Facebook group, or tape inside a cabinet door! Then, take things one step further, and think through how you might be able to DONATE + DO GOOD with items from your own home.

BABIES + KIDS

BABY ESSENTIALS | RECEIVING BLANKETS, BOTTLES + TOILETRIES
St. Elizabeth | Coleman

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
Julian Center
Lambswear
So Big Maternity House - Whitestown
*Baby Clothes only, Call 317-617-2900 to coordinate drop off

DIAPERS, WIPES + SUPPLIES
Indiana Diaper Bank
*Several local drop off locations around Indianapolis
Julian Center
St. Elizabeth | Coleman

PREEMIE OUTFITS
Grant's Gifts
Lambswear

SCHOOL UNIFORMS
St. Elizabeth | Coleman

FAMILY

EYEGLASSES
Your Local Optometrist via a Lion’s Club Collection Bin

MISMATCHED SOCKS
Smartwool

PERSONAL HYGIENE
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families

SHOES
Soles4Souls
*Drop off at any DSW Shoe Store nationwide
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
*Specifically men’s work boots
Runner’s Forum - any shoes, any condition

TRAVEL-SIZE TOILETRIES
G.L.A.M.
*Email info@glamindy.org to schedule donation drop off
Horizon House
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
Outreach | Hope for Homeless Youth

HOUSEHOLD

BLANKETS + SLEEPING BAGS
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
The PourHouse

CLEANING + PAPER PRODUCTS
Julian Center
Mars Hill Arts Center
*Email marshillarts@icloud.com to coordinate donation drop off
St. Elizabeth | Coleman

FURNITURE
91 Place Indy - Also accepts small home decor
Diversion Indy
Habitat For Humanity’s IndyRestore - Also accepts appliances, cabinetry + paint
Mustard Seed of Indianapolis

MEDICAL SUPPLIES + EQUIPMENT
FAME

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
Community Food Box Project
Food Pantries
*Current list of all Indianapolis food pantries
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families

PHONES + TABLETS + TECHNOLOGY
Computers with Causes
Educate Beyond All Barriers
Julian Center
RecycleForce

SHEETS + TOWELS
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Holy Family Shelter
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families

VEHICLES
Habitat for Humanity
Make-A-Wish
Vehicles for Veterans

WOMEN

BRAS + FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
Julian Center
Outreach | Hope for Homeless Youth
Support the Girls - Indy

MATERNITY CLOTHES
So Big Maternity House - Whitestown
*Call 317-617-2900 to coordinate drop off

WEDDING DRESSES + WOMEN’S FORMALWEAR
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Little Angel Gowns
The Gifted Gown
Traveling Tutus - Individual + Group Ballet Costumes

WOMEN'S BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SUITS, PURSES, JEWELRY + SHOES
Dress for Success Indianapolis

 

MEN

MEN'S BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL SUITS + ACCESSORIES
HVAF - Helping Veterans And Families
The Gifted Gown - Tuxedos Only

MEN'S JACKETS, CLOTHING, SHOES + COLD-WEATHER ACCESSORIES
The PourHouse

HOBBIES

ART + SCHOOL SUPPLIES
G.L.A.M.
*Email info@glamindy.org to schedule donation drop off
Preschools + Elementary Schools
*Check with your local teachers to see what supplies they are in need of
Teacher’s Treasures

BOOKS
Gal’s Guide Library
*Accepting books about women or written by women
Little Free Library
*Search https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/ for a location near you
Mars Hill Arts Center
*Email marshillarts@icloud.com to coordinate donation drop off

CRAFT SUPPLIES + JOURNALS
Mars Hill Arts Center
*Email marshillarts@icloud.com to coordinate donation drop off
Riley Children's Hospital
*Drop off at the Simon Family Tower (inside the Front Entrance) | 705 Riley Hospital Drive

FLORAL VASES + FLOWERS
Random Acts of Flowers

GENTLY USED TOYS + KIDS BOOKS
Indy Book Project
Lego Replay
Project Play
*Contact info@projectplayinc.org to schedule a pick-up from your home
Teacher’s Treasures

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Gift of Music
Girls Rock! Indy
Pianos for Education - Pianos Only

TROPHIES
Medals4Mettle

We’ve also had the chance to chat with some of the founders on a deeper level and share a more intimate look into the impact they are making locally in the following posts:

91 Place
Brides Against Breast Cancer
Coburn Place
The Gifted Gown
G.L.A.M.
Grant’s Gifts
Helping Veterans And Families
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
Mars Hill Arts Center
Outreach Indiana
Project Play
Random Acts of Flowers
Wishing Wings Boutique

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