R.E.C. FOR KIDS SOCIETY
Website: http://www.recforkids.com
13379 68 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 4S7, Canada
T. 604-598-0322
Email: [email protected]
Salvation Army Vancouver – Thrift Stores
Find the Salvation Army Thrift Store closest to you:
https://www.thriftstore.ca/donations-of-clothing-and-household-goods/
I am looking to donate or recycle one set of downhill skis.
Hi Garth, thank you for wanting to find a new home for your downhill skis. You could try contacting The Boys and Girls Club of Vancouver: https://bgcbc.ca/get-in-touch/
2875 St George Street, Vancouver. BC. V5T 3R8
Telephone: (604)879-6554 · Email: [email protected]
(Note that I don’t know if they accept this type of item.I called but the person that handles donation isn’t working Friday. But I would suggest you try here with them.) Note that CharityWishList.ca doesn’t accept items itself.) If they don’t, let me know and I will try to find a charity for you. Thanks for asking.
Hi, I have an elliptical machine that is about 7 years old, but hardly used. Do you know of any charities that I can donate it to? I need someone to pick it up as well. I live in Surrey, BC.
Hi Sharon, I have reached out to a charity to see if I can find you some options. CharityWishList.ca doesn’t collect anything itself. I will follow-up again with you as soon as I hear back from them. Thanks, Michelle Beaupre
Hello. I have an elliptical to donate as well. We’re you able to find a charity?
Thank you…
Hi Ken, still working on finding a charity in Vancouver interested in elliptical machines. If you find one please let me know. Thanks.
Hi, I saw this post and I have an elliptical machine to donate as well. Did you every find a charity for these other people? Thanks
Hi Lisa,
You could try:
UBC Student Life Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1
Room #0022 (lower level)
OR
Salvation Army Thrift Stores is a great option:
NORTH VANCOUVER THRIFT STORE
241 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E9
T. 604-980-4413
Store Hours
Monday to Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Donor Welcome Centre Hours
Monday to Saturday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 pm – 6:00 pm
https://thriftstore.ca/locations/
OR you could try donating it to a local fire department, maybe they would want to use it for their employees staff room maybe?
Hope these suggestions help,
Thanks for taking the time to search for someone who can use the eliptacal instead of tossing it.
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hockey equipment to donate. 6 pairs of skates for smaller children plus new adult men’s skates and lots of hockey gear. Please let me know if you have a place to donate to. Thanks
Hi Christine, I have an idea of who might be interested. I will send an email tonight to them and see if they would be interested. Thanks for wanting to donate the skates and hockey stuff. – Michelle Beaupre
Hello, I have a pair of skates to donate too. Could I have this email as well please?
Hi Mykola, I haven’t found a charity in Vancouver, but I did come across a Girls Hockey Team that is looking for donations of skates and hockey equipment. Try this: https://www.vancouvergirlshockey.com/donate-gear-to-tupper-secondarys-girls-hockey-program/
Hi there, I would like to donate my elliptical. I’m moving out of province and don’t want to trash it. Thank you
Hi Michelle, I would suggest calling a Royal Canadian Legion branch near you and asking if they would be interested, or if they know of a veteran that is undergoing rehab and might appreciate the elliptical. Hope this helps. https://legion.ca/contact-us/find-a-branch
I have lightly used hockey equipment for kids that I would like to donate. Where can I do so?
Hi Jasmine, here is a link to a list of Canadian Tire stores where normally equipment can be dropped off. I called one of them to see if they are still accepting and it went to voicemail, so you will want to pick the one closest to you and call first. https://www.nhl.com/senators/community/equipment-for-kids
The Salvation Army also accepts hockey equipment.
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/sports-equipmentsports-clothes-ottawa-area/
I hope this is helpful,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hi, I would like to donate:
-one pair of men’s hockey skates, with one steel blade that would need replacing
-2 dumbbells
Do you know if any charities could use any of these?
Thank you.
Hello Joy, I would suggest contacting the nearest Boys & Girls Club https://bgcbc.ca/get-in-touch/
I have bags of used hockey equipment from a high school programme – looking to find an organization that outfits kids who can’t afford it.
Hi Joyce, I would suggest contacting the nearest Boys & Girls Club https://bgcbc.ca/get-in-touch/
Hi. I have two large free-standing martial arts punching bags that I’d like to donate, but can’t find anyone that will take such large items. They’d also need to be picked up since they’re pretty heavy. Do you know who would be able to use such things?
Hi Sid, thank you for wanting to re-home the punching bags. I’ll see what charity I can come up with and get back to you. Thanks.
Where can I donate my old pair of diving fins?
Hi Daisy, you could try Boys & Girls Club. Or a university for example:
UBC Student Life Building
6138 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z1
Room #0022 (lower level)
Where can I donate rugby gear in the Vancouver Lower Mainland area?
Hi Angie, I am looking. Have you tried local rugby sports groups? Sometimes they have need for new players who can’t afford.
I have a set of Mens soccer jerseys to donate, approx. 20 jerseys, various sizes from AS to AXL. Any ideas for an organization that could use them?
Hi Deena, I am looking into it. I will email you as soon as I come up with some options. Are they a set? Like all one colour for a team? Thanks, Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca
Ditto this comment. Two sets of men’s soccer jerseys (20 each set)
Hi Jeremy, thank you for wanting to donate two sets of men’s soccer jerseys (20 each set) in Vancouver. I have sent an email to a charity (Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society) and I am waiting to hear back from them. Please let me know if you find a home for them in the meantime. CharityWishList.ca doesn’t collect anything itself, but I am happy to help suggest charities.
Thanks,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hi Michelle:
I have 4 sets of men’s hockey jerseys (20-22 per set) that I’d like to donate.
They are in different colours, red,white,blue and gold.
They are in prety good shape and would also fit teens.
Hi Brian, that’s wonderful! I have reached out to Urban Native Youth Association in Vancouver BC. They asked that I send them an email with the information. I just did and I have cc’d you on the email. If you haven’t heard from them in the next couple of days, maybe reach out to them to follow-up.
Hope this is helpful,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
p.s., please let me know how it works out
Did the downhill Ski donation in 2019 work out? I’ve got some skis that also need a new home
Hi Rob, I don’t know what donation you are referring to, CharityWishList.ca doesn’t accept any donations of items. It is like a directory that helps you find charities near you that want what you want to give away. Then you contact them directly. You could try reaching out to https://recforkids.com for the Vancouver area.
Hope this information helps; and thank you for wanting to find a new home for your equipment.
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hi. I have a set of hockey gear with great skates to donate. Good for 13-15 yr old appx. I’m in North Van.
Hi Chandra, Salvation Army Thrift Stores is a great option.
NORTH VANCOUVER THRIFT STORE
241 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E9
604-980-4413
Store Hours
Monday to Saturday
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Donor Welcome Centre Hours
Monday to Saturday
9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday
10:00 pm – 6:00 pm
https://thriftstore.ca/locations/
Or you could try a Canadian Tire Store. Some locations are collecting used sports equipment for redistribution.
Or reach out to a local jr hockey club or skating rink.
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Looking for an organization who would appreciate a donation of jerseys, volleyball, basketball and soccer, for men and women, and a volleyball net. 12 soccer jerseys, 16 basketball and volleyball jerseys. All in excellent condition.
Hi Janet, that’s wonderful! For Vancouver, I suggest contacting:
Ezra Loggin at Big Brothers and Big Sisters (he has shown prior interest in this type of donation)
Please contact him directly at Tel. 250-896-0910 or email: [email protected]
You could also try the Boys and Girls Club.
The Boys and Girls Club of Vancouver: https://bgcbc.ca/get-in-touch/
2875 St George Street, Vancouver. BC. V5T 3R8
Telephone: (604)879-6554 · Email: [email protected]
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
My Dad has great set of golf clubs and bag..Love to donate them Thoughts:? IN Richmond BC
Hi Shasta,
Thank you for your inquiry about donating your dad’s golf clubs and bag. For Richmond BC, I suggest contacting your local university’s or high school gym department. Or contacting your local golf club’s golf pro and asking if he knows of a dedicated golf student that perhaps can not afford their own set of clubs. Or you could donate to your local church for their yard sale.
Or contact Richmond’s Boys and Girls Club:
Address: 3800 No 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2T7
Phone: (604) 813-1664
Province: British Columbia
A good standby is Salvation Army: https://salvationarmy.ca/locator/
1. RICHMOND HILL THRIFT STORE
4 11300 YONGE ST
RICHMOND HILL ON L4S 1K9
PHONE: 905 787-8993
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2. RICHMOND THRIFT STORE
1490 RICHMOND RD
OTTAWA ON K2B 6S1
PHONE: 613 726-7136
Hope this is helpful,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
I have a free standing basketball hoop available for donation. It has a large base to fill with water for support and a gear mechanism to easily adjust height. Is there a youth organization or other charity that could use this and be able to pick it up from my home in the South Surrey area?
Hi Bob, that’s wonderful! You would need to contact the charities directly to make arrangements and ask if interested in the donation of the basketball hoop. I can provide some suggestions:
I suggest contacting Richmond’s Boys and Girls Club:
Address: 3800 No 5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2T7
Phone: (604) 813-1664
OR
R.E.C. FOR KIDS SOCIETY
Website: http://www.recforkids.com
13379 68 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 4S7, Canada
T. 604-598-0322
Email: [email protected]
OR
The Boys and Girls Club of Vancouver: https://bgcbc.ca/get-in-touch/
2875 St George Street, Vancouver. BC. V5T 3R8
Telephone: (604)879-6554 · Email: [email protected]
OR
Big Brothers Big Sisters (Vancouver)
Surrey Office 102 – 7380 King George Blvd Surrey, BC V3W 5A5 Surrey Office Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm *Closed on weekends & stat holidays Hours may vary between appointments Contact [email protected]
Hope this helps,
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
I have two complete sets of men’s soccer shirts that I would like to have sent to Africa….
Hi Martin,
Sorry CharityWishList.ca doesn’t have information on International charities. My site is like a directory of Canadian Charities. You may want to see if there is an Embassy perhaps that could point you in the right direction. Or try a university that has social clubs that may have connections.
Hope that helps some,
CharityWishList.ca
I have two pairs of hardly-used figure skates – one man’s and one woman’s – to donate. I am in White Rock/South Surrey area.
Hi Phil, I can suggest contacting the Salvation Army Vancouver – thrift stores. Here is the link:
https://salvationarmyvancouver.com/
Or contact Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association
6260 Killarney St
Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7
[email protected]
(I know you said figure skates, but they may know a figure skating organization that would want.)
Or contact your local skating rink/arena. They may be aware of current equipment drives in progress.
Thanks for wanting to rehome still good equipment!
Michelle Beaupre
CharityWishList.ca
Hello! I have a soccer net and some soccer balls i can donate. Let me know the best place to do so.
Hi Lesley,
For soccer net and soccer balls donation, I can suggest contacting the Boys and Girls Club nearest to you. Here is the link to the page that you can select which club is closest to you to contact. Hope this is helpful.
https://www.bgcbc.ca/clubs/
Or you could contact the Salvation Army Thrift store that is nearest to you as another option. https://www.thriftstore.ca/donations-of-clothing-and-household-goods/
Hope the above is helpful,
Michelle
CharityWishList.ca
I have a pair of recreational kayaks. Is there anywhere that may accept them?
Hi Liz, for the Kayaks, I suggest contacting the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.
Big Brothers:
Programs & Partnerships
Rose Higgins
Program Director
778.986.1039
[email protected]
Vancouver Head Office 102 – 1193 Kingsway Vancouver, BC V5V 3C9 T: 604.876.2447, Vancouver Office Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-2pm *Closed on weekends & stat holidays
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Big Sisters: https://www.bigsisters.bc.ca/contact-us/
For all general questions, please contact Big Sisters via email at [email protected].
This email account is monitored Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Or, the gym department of your local high school. Or contact the non-emergency telephone of your local police department and ask if they know of other youth programs that would take the Kayaks.
Hope this information is helpful.
Michelle Beaupré
CharityWishList.ca