WHERE TO DONATE OTHER USED or NEW ITEMS
ABILITY FIRST OTTAWA
To see complete WishList: http://abilityfirstottawa.org/donations-in-kind-wish-list/
- 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: http://www.bbbso.ca/en/Home/aboutus/contactus.aspx
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
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/donate-to-restore/
Contact: https://habitatgo.com/contact/
HAIR DONATION OTTAWA (NOTE: Not a registered charity, but it was originally linked from CHEO’s website.)
You can donate 6″ or more of hair at the event (they will cut it); or mail in 10″ or more in length by mail.
Angel Hair for Kids’ hair preparation guidelines & events: https://hairdonationottawa.com/hair-donation-ottawa-events/
HARMONY HOUSE (The only second-stage women’s shelter in Ottawa)
WishList (also includes gift cards): http://www.harmonyhousews.com/donate-items/
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
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 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. http://www.stjoeswomenscentre.org/b/support-us
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
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL – THRIFT STORES
Accepts some medical equipment in good clean condition.
Drop off possible at the 3 Ottawa thrift stores & home pick-ups for large items possible.
Lists of other items accepted or not see: https://thrift-store.ca/donations/donating-used-goods/
Store Locator/Contact information/Hours: https://thrift-store.ca/ottawa-locations/
Saint Vincent de Paul donation bin locator: https://thrift-store.ca/donations/local-donation-bin/
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.)
- Esso Points & AeroPlan Points – Kidney Foundation of Canada https://www.kidney.ca/on/pointsprograms
I have many old pairs of glasses. Is there a group that collects them?
Hello Madeleine, David Suzuki has great information on where to donate eye glasses (like LensCrafters who have a program called OneSight) at this linkhttp://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/queen-of-green/faqs/recycling/how-to-recycle-old-eye-glasses/
Help Lesotho (https://www.helplesotho.org) is an Ottawa non profit organization that needs used eye glasses for their grandmothers’ programs in Lesotho. I know that just recently the CEO left Ottawa for Lesotho with a suitcase full of used eye glasses for the Grandmothers.
Best to contact Help Lesotho to confirm details.
Thank you for the info Judy, I will look into it.
I have many boxes that I would love to donate for a back to school program. can you recommend a worth program
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
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?
Hi Jane, thank you for your question and wanting to donate a vacuum cleaner. The Appliances section for Ottawa is where you will find charities listed that could be interested.
https://charitywishlist.ca/select-province/ontario/ottawa/appliances-kitchen-laundry/
CharityWishList.ca is like a directory. I’m sure you will find a charity listed that will be appreciative of the donation of the Dyson.
If you don’t, please let me know. Please contact the charity of your choosing directly.
Thanks,
Michelle Beaupre
Owner, CharityWishList.ca
Hi there – I have a bag of craft supplies that I’d like to donate. Any suggestions? Thank you!
Hi Cathy, thanks for asking! Yes, under the category of Supplies there are charities listed interested in craft supplies for Ottawa area Supplies
Wondering of you know of any organizations who still accept straight stair lifts?
Hi Ruth, I am looking into it for your. I will email you as soon as I hear back from the Charity I will likely suggest. Thanks.
Michelle, CharityWishList.ca
Is there a place to donate hair products? Many full size bottles / some with very little used.
Hi Kim, could you please provide a bit more information before I can research / suggest some options. How many bottles? How many unopened? How many opened? How did you come by them – are you with a hotel perhaps? If you like, you can email me directly at michelle.beaupre@charitywishlist.ca thank you for asking.
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
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