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Old 12-22-2014, 10:16 AM
 
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I just cleaned out the home and have a few gently used household items and clothes that I would like to donate. I am looking for something in the Plano area that I can either drive to, or will drive to where I live to pick up.

The help I am looking from this forum is this :
Most charities seem to spend a very high percentage of their income on "administrative" items. Pennies on the dollar is what actually reaches the intended recipients. Does anyone know of a charity that does NOT fall into that category, which actually lets the money and goods flow to needy people without taking a hefty cut ?
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Old 12-22-2014, 03:46 PM
 
Location: Arizona Desert
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You could try this one. Being run by a Catholic church, I'm sure the recipients come out ahead

http://http://www.eseton.org/index.cfm?load=page&page=262
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Old 12-22-2014, 04:18 PM
 
Location: Colleyville
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Call Catholic Charities of Dallas. When we moved we donated good furniture and household items and they were so grateful. The group that picked up the items were so polite, showed up when they said they would, and thanked me for the donation, specifically mentioning how in need of the good condition furniture/ house stuff they are. Made a very positive impression. Now, this was Catholic Charities of Fort Worth but hopefully Dallas is as well run as FW.
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Old 12-22-2014, 05:04 PM
 
Location: Kaufman County, Texas
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It's not in Plano, but this group is awesome!
Genesis Women's Shelter & Support
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Old 12-22-2014, 07:06 PM
 
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Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County
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Old 12-22-2014, 09:38 PM
 
Location: Shady Drifter
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Christian Community Action in Lewisville puts all their donations up either for gift to the truly needy or for a ver small price through their own storefront. They do a lot of good.
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Old 12-23-2014, 08:26 AM
 
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Thanks everyone for some great suggestions... this is exactly what I was looking for !
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