How to Donate Stuffed Animals in Denver

Let your stuffed animals of yesterday put a smile on a child today.

Whether you are cleaning out your home or just want to help a needy child, donating your stuffed animals can be a simple option and put a smile on a child's face at the same time. Donation centers and services provides you with a fast and easy process to donate your stuffed animals so you don't have to find a specific person to take them away. If you are looking for a more personal alternative to donating your stuffed animals, try an online posting site such as Craigslist.

Instructions

Donation Town

1. Enter your Denver ZIP code on the Donation Town website to find local charities in your area.

2. Enter your contact information, including your first and last name, ZIP code and email address. Select from one of the local charities on the list and check the "Agree to the terms and conditions" box.

3. Call the charity's local telephone number. Donation Town will provide you with all the contact information you need to schedule a donation pickup of your stuffed animals in the Denver area. The local charity will send a truck to your home depending on how many stuffed animals and other items you have to donate.

4. Request a tax-deductible receipt for your donation when representatives arrive at your house to pick up your stuffed animals.

Craigslist: Denver

1. Create a Craigslist account in order to create a listing to donate your stuffed animals. Once your account has been created, select the city of Denver from the drop-down menu in the top-right corner titled "Post Ad In."

2. Create a title and write a message with details regarding your stuffed animals, such as the condition they are in, how many are there, reasons for your donation and other information you would like to share.

3. Provide contact information, like your email address or telephone number, on the bottom of the posting for people who are interested in contacting you.

4. Click "Continue" and review the information to make sure it is correct. Once you are satisfied with your posting, click the "Submit" button to finalize your posting.

Goodwill

1. Find a Goodwill location in your area by using the "Store locator" search on the Goodwill website.

2. Bring the stuffed animals to a Goodwill donation center, where the donation center staff will help you unload your donations.

3. Request a tax-deduction receipt from the donation staff once all items have been appraised and put inside of the bin.

Tips & Warnings

• Never give out the address of your residence when posting on Craigslist. If you are uncertain about meeting with someone to donate your stuffed animals, bring a friend or request to meet in a well-lit public location.

References

• Donation Town: Website
• Craigslist: Denver
• Goodwill Industries of Denver: Website

Resources

• Goodwill: Locations