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Donate Other Used Items (Ottawa Area)

donate other items Ottawa

WHERE TO DONATE OTHER USED or NEW ITEMS

ABILITY FIRST OTTAWA

https://abilityfirstottawa.org

WishList: 

  • Gift cards (Canadian tire money, grocery stores, Amazon, shoppers drug mart and Giant tiger, Staples and Dollarama)
  • Potting soil, food seeds (Call to ask what types currently needed.)

Item Donation Inquiries Contact: Christina Ranieri  T.: 613-291-5422

Drop off (call first) at Collab Space (no pickups), 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, ON

NOTE: Drop off at reception with item labelled for Ability First Ottawa – please call in advance to make sure someone is there to receive it: Collab space 613-319-2025. Thanks.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OTTAWA 

We would appreciate:

  • Ticket donations to events, for example, movie passes, theatre passes, hockey game tickets, etc. These tickets / passes go directly to the children that we service.

Telephone: 613- 247-4776  x 325   Email: info@bbbso.ca

Website: https://www.bbbso.ca/ways-to-give/other-ways-to-give/

BRUCE HOUSE: Supportive Housing and Compassionate Care

Examples of wish list items:

  • Sometimes they are looking for electric wheelchairs. 
  • Gift cards for Loblaws, Metro, Superstore and WalMart
  • Canadian Tire money

Complete WishList: http://brucehouse.ca/donate/

Call 613-729-0911 and ask for Ayan or Patrick, or
email ayan@brucehouse.ca or patrick@brucehouse.ca

Address: 251 Bank Street, Suite 402, Ottawa ON, K2P 1X3

CARTY HOUSE

WishList: https://www.cartyhouse.org/donate-items/

  • E.g., Houseware (lamps, mirrors/clocks, décor, new/unused sheets/towel sets, etc.); see their wishlist for more info.

Contact to drop-off items: Dominique Desjardins, Program Coordinator, Carty House
Email: programs@cartyhouse.org
Ottawa, ON 

FRIENDS OF THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY 

DVDs and other types of donations wish list:

WishList:  https://www.fopla-aabpo.ca/what-we-accept/

Your donations can be dropped off at any Friends Volunteer Bookshop

Where to donate: https://www.fopla-aabpo.ca/where-to-donate/  during regular hours. If distance makes that inconvenient, donations can also be left at the Ottawa Public Library branch nearest you. http://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/library

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 

The ReStores accept new and gently used renovation and building materials, and home décor items from retailers, manufacturers, contractors, renovators and the general public. Donations are welcome at both locations during our regular business hours. If you are able to drop-off your donation, please call your nearest ReStore to ensure your donation is suitable.

Are your items too LARGE for you to move? For a small fee we will pick them up! Call your nearest ReStore for more information.

Although the ReStores appreciate all offers of donations, there are times, because of supply and demand, that we stop accepting certain products. Please call before donating – 613-225-8400 or 613-744-7769.

What is and isn’t accepted: https://habitatgo.com/restore/what-we-accept/

Contact: https://habitatgo.com/contact/

HARMONY HOUSE (The only second-stage women’s shelter in Ottawa)

WishList (also includes gift cards):  https://harmonyhousews.com/fundraise/

Contact: http://www.harmonyhousews.com/contact-us/

Donations: call 613-233-3386 to arrange for a place to meet to give your donations.

Email: donations@harmonyhousews.com

Nelson House

http://nelsonhouse.on.ca/donations/

Donations needed all year round are:

  • Gift cards for grocery or department stores.

  • Gift cards for children activities

  • Bus tickets

Email: info@nelsonhouse.on.ca

Main Line: 613-225-0630

 

OTTAWA FOOD BANK 

Used Ink Cartridges; HBC Points; Shoppers Drug Mart Points; Air Miles; and Canadian Tire Money

WishList (non-food items):  http://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/donate/

Drop-off locations (Search by postal code): http://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/donate/

Contact info & map: http://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/contact-us/

OTTAWA VALLEY SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION 

WishList: http://www.ovsarda.on.ca/donations.html
2413-7 Stevenage Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 3W1
Telephone: 613-667-9948

  • New training locations
  • Boat, motor and trailer
  • Laptop
  • A place to store the boat: in the summer, boat needs to be in East Ottawa, where we can quickly access it for searches. In winter, we simply need a place to park the boat.

RIDEAU-ROCKCLIFFE RESOURCE CENTRE

(They deal with over 214 recipient agencies.)

Especially seeking a pallet jack and a trolly cart for RRRC`s food bank.

Main website: https://www.crcrr.org/
Their donation info & contact page (linked from their main page: Gifts in-kind Ottawa – https://giftsinkindottawa.ca/

Mr. Ahmet Kapici
Project Officer
Email: ahmet.kapici@crcrr.org
https://www.crcrr.org/
Phone: 613-745-0073 x 104
Address (but please contact them before donating to make arrangements/confirm they can take your donation):
CRC Rideau-Rockcliffe CRC
Unit 3 – 815 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3A7

RIDEAU VALLEY WILDLIFE 

WishList/drop off locations:

http://www.rideauwildlife.org/wishlist/

(See full list at link above for specifics.) Cleaning supplies, caging materials (wood, wire mesh etc.), XLarge Rubbermaid containers, veterinary supplies, office supplies, certain foods, web design and management, animal care supplies.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OTTAWA 

WishList: http://www.rmhottawa.com/ways-to-give/wish-list/

We welcome gift certificates for groceries, movie rentals, fast food etc., certain house supplies, certain food items. Click link above to view our full wish list.

Contact information/drop off location/map: http://www.rmhottawa.com/contact/

ST. JOE’S WOMEN’S CENTRE – OTTAWA

  • GIFT CERTIFICATES
    Loblaw’s, Giant Tiger, Long Distance calling cards etc.
  • TOILETRIES
    Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, Feminine products, Toilet paper. etc.
  • BUS TICKETS

See their website for other types of welcome donations. https://stjoeswomenscentre.org/donations/

Donations can be dropped off to the Centre, Monday to Friday from 9 am – 3 pm

Address: 151 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N8

Contact 

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL 

https://saintvincentdepaul.ca

Stores:

  • Merivale Road
  • Wellington St. West 

Normally: Accepts some medical equipment in good clean condition. Donate clothing, furniture (not large appliances), various household items. Drop off possible at their Ottawa thrift stores & home pick-ups for large items may be possible.

NOTE: “We urge you not to drop off donations in our outside bins on Sundays (the bins don’t get emptied on Sundays). Your donations are precious gifts that are worth protecting.” – SVP Facebook

Drop-off bin & store locations: https://saintvincentdepaul.ca/our-locations

New carpet needed – How can you help? In need of new carpeting for the 1273 Wellington Street West location. In many areas in the store the carpeting is seamed together with duct tape.

As you know our mission is to assist those in need here in Ottawa by selling used items in our thrift shop. Do you know or are maybe able to help us in one way or another in getting new carpeting for our store? Please contact Jim at 613-722-7166 ext. 14 for additional information.

VARIOUS CHARITIES – POINTS

  • AIR MILES –  Ottawa Humane Society AIR MILES collector number: 8402 125 6112
  • HBC points – Various Charities – via donations list of charities to choose from. Donate points now to your choice of listed charities (link takes you to the Hudson’s Bay website where points can be donated online to various charities.)

25 Comments:

  1. Madeleine
    December 8, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    I have many old pairs of glasses. Is there a group that collects them?

    Reply
  2. Colleen Godfrey
    August 6, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    I have many boxes that I would love to donate for a back to school program. can you recommend a worth program

    Reply
    • CharityWishList.ca
      August 6, 2018 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Colleen, thank you for your inquiry. That’s wonderful. Could you tell me please, many boxes of what to donate? And are the items new or gently used? Knowing that will help me know which charity to direct you to. Also, would you be delivering the boxes or would you need someone to pick-up (and if to be picked-up, what part of Ottawa are you in?

      Thanks,
      Michelle Beaupre
      Owner, CharityWishList.ca

      Reply
  3. Jane
    March 16, 2019 at 2:36 pm

    Hi there I have a used upright Dyson vacuum cleaner I hope to donate rather than throw in the garbage. Would this be something of interest?

    Reply
  4. Cathy
    July 21, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    Hi there – I have a bag of craft supplies that I’d like to donate. Any suggestions? Thank you!

    Reply
  5. EMR
    July 25, 2020 at 6:50 pm

    Wondering of you know of any organizations who still accept straight stair lifts?

    Reply
  6. Kim
    November 10, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Is there a place to donate hair products? Many full size bottles / some with very little used.

    Reply
  7. l
    February 28, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    i too have shampoos conditioner herbal etc..i only have 6 bottles my mom died and these were in her closet..most are unopened or tried once any interest..i live in ottawa and if someone wants to pick them up. reply here

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    • CharityWishList.ca
      March 1, 2021 at 1:07 am

      Hello Iraine, my condolences on the passing of your mother. Thank you for looking for others who may make use of the shampoos. The unopened bottles would likely be welcomed at St. Joe’s women’s shelter – shampoos are on their list and they still accept them even during the pandemic, but you would need to contact them directly to see if they have someone to pickup – I know they welcome drop-offs.
      https://stjoeswomenscentre.org/donations/
      Hope this helps,
      Michelle Beaupre,
      CharityWishList.ca

      Reply
  8. LAURIE FRASER
    November 22, 2021 at 3:00 pm

    Hi, I have some homecare products of my mother’s I would like to donate.

    WALKER WITH SEAT
    ELEVATED TOILET SEAT (TOILET SEAT BOOSTER)
    ELEVATED TOILET SEAT WITH SIDE HANDLE BARS
    SPRITZER BATH (FITS IN TOILET)

    Reply
  9. DIANA RIVINGTON
    November 27, 2021 at 2:45 pm

    Is there any charity interested in used but steamed pillows? I was wondering if an animal charity would be interested.

    Reply
    • CharityWishList.ca
      November 30, 2021 at 10:53 am

      Hi Diana, what quantity of steamed pillows are you offering? (A couple or maybe you are a hotel?) I have reached out to a cat foster charity that just did a major cat rescue of over 52 cats, but would need more info please. Thanks. Michelle Beaupre, CharityWishList.ca

      Reply
  10. Elsie Mallon
    January 14, 2022 at 5:19 pm

    We have snow tires with rims in good condition that we would like to donate. Who can we give them to?

    Reply

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