How to Donate Paperback Books to an Organization
Over a period of time, piles of books can accumulate in your favorite reading room, maybe even throughout your house. If you're unsure what to do with the books, consider donating them to one of the many charities around the world that send books to soldiers, children, prisoners or under privileged people. Donating books is an easy process that is fulfilling to you and the recipient. You can even use donations as a tax break. Start by considering your charity options.
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Clear out your bookshelves and head to your local Goodwill location. Goodwill helps people with special needs get jobs and they are always looking for donations for their stores. You can take the books to the donation center in your town or to a Goodwill store itself.
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Send your books to Books Through Bars. This is a program designed to send books to those imprisoned. The charity is located in West Philadelphia, Pa. If you live in the area, you can donate the books at their office, otherwise you can mail the books to them. They recommend you email before spending the money to ship the books just in case they cannot be used.
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Join Books for Soldiers. Start by joining the forum on their website and filling out a volunteer application. Upon acceptance, you can send your books to U.S. soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world.
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Donate to the Bridge to Asia charity. This charity sends used books to Asia to help further education and help the poor. If you live in California, you can donate at their offices, otherwise you can ship the books to their offices.
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Donate your used textbooks to Big Words. Big Words sends recent textbooks to students in developing nations. This is a good way to get rid of those college textbooks collecting dust in your office.
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