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Spring Declutter: Where to Donate in the Kennebec Valley
Spring cleaning is far from just a time for scouring, scrubbing, and sprucing up spaces. It's also a great opportunity to clear out clutter, lighten your load, and support local nonprofits in the process. Items that you no longer need can make excellent donations, with a wide variety of donation centers located near Augusta homes for sale and across the Kennebec Valley. Our real estate agents have more details on local donation centers around the Kennebec Valley, just in time for all of your spring cleaning needs.
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Bridging the Gap – 209 Eastern Ave., Augusta, ME 04330
Bridging the Gap is a nonprofit offering clothing, hygiene supplies, and other essential items for people in need. Their primary methods of distribution are through the Basic Hygiene Essentials Pantry and Addie's Attic Clothing Bank, both of which are open every Tuesday and Thursday all year long. Donations of clothing and hygiene products are both very much welcome here. Donations of hygiene supplies can be dropped off Monday – Thursday, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For clothing donations or other special arrangements, be sure to call ahead and make an appointment before you drop items off. -
Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store – 165 Capitol St., Augusta, ME 04330
The Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store raises funds to help support patient care in the community, with locations in Augusta and Auburn. The Augusta location is open Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Donations are accepted anytime that the store is open. Popular items for donation here include houseware, clothing, small furnishings, antiques, jewelry, art, games, and crafting supplies. In one year alone, proceeds from the Androscoggin Hospice Thrift Store played a key role in providing more than $1.6 million in free patient care to community members in need. -
United Way of Kennebec Valley – 121 Commercial St., Augusta, ME 04330
For nearly 70 years, the United Way of Kennebec Valley has been providing essential programs and services in every town of Kennebec County. While they typically don't accept donated items, this is a great place to donate the funds that you raise from a post-spring-cleaning yard sale. All financial donations here go toward supporting local families by providing meals through food banks, help with medical costs, rides to/from life-saving treatments, and various household needs like heating oil during the winter. - Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services – 19 Colby St. Waterville, ME 04901
The Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services (MMHS) is a crucial facility for those in need within the Kennebec Valley, offering support to people experiencing homelessness. Through donations, MMHS is able to provide essential services such as food, clothing, and shelter, making a significant impact on the immediate and long-term needs of its guests. Donors can contribute via various methods, including cash, checks, and credit cards, with options to donate directly on-site or through online platforms like PayPal and Venmo. Donating to MMHS after spring cleaning not only declutters your space but also supports a vital cause in the community.
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