Toy donation - kids have outgrown preschool toys - where to donate? (Raleigh: house, neighborhood)

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by Starglow

I don't think Goodwill accepts toys anymore due to liability concerns.

That's correct.

[apexgds]

Originally Posted by Starglow

I don't think Goodwill accepts toys anymore due to liability concerns.

Their Donations Dos and Don'ts makes it sound like they do.

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by apexgds

Their Donations Dos and Don'ts makes it sound like they do.

Perhaps it hasn't been updated since 2008. I'm only going on this previous thread on the subject:

//www.city-data.com/forum/ralei...t-they-do.html

[michgc]

As a frequent thrift shopper, I will say that some Goodwill stores carry toys, and others not so much. I was at one yesterday in Mebane, and they had plenty of toys. The one in Durham doesn't carry that much but there are some there. I don't know how they decide what to carry and what not to carry. And the line between toy and accessory for a stroller for example, is sometimes blurred.

I know the PTA thrift in Chapel Hill doesn't take donations of toys, but they do sell plenty of games there and puzzles. The PTA thrift of Chatham County definitely accepts toys. One other place would be Durham Rescue Mission. They have had toys there when I've been there.

When the new lead law was passed a few years ago, I think a lot of thrift stores cut back initially, not knowing how the law would play out, but it seems that most of them still continue to sell toys with little repercussions.

[GotHereQuickAsICould]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

Dorcas Ministries in Cary?

http://dorcas-cary.org/

Dorcas Ministries gets all the stuff we are ready to pass on. They take food as well, so it's one stop.

A neighbor looked into various thrift shops and informed me that she thought Dorcas Ministries ran a great thrift store and made good use of the money it generated. They operate a food pantry and provide scholarships to help people become self-supporting as well as a job service. You can find out more at:

Dorcas Ministries

[netbrad]

What about a local day care? Also, I've donated several boxes of old toys to Goodwill over the last 2 years without issue.

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by netbrad

What about a local day care? Also, I've donated several boxes of old toys to Goodwill over the last 2 years without issue.

A local daycare is not a charitable organization. I'll show you my monthly bills for the last 6 years to prove it

[netbrad]

Originally Posted by NewUser

A local daycare is not a charitable organization. I'll show you my monthly bills for the last 6 years to prove it

Yes I know, however many churches run a day care.

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by netbrad

Yes I know, however many churches run a day care.

Ah, I see what you mean. That could be a good option. I'll need to research whether or not any of the churches in my area also run day-cares.

[jelenap]

WakeMed Foundation also seems to accept toys for the patients:
In-Kind Donations - WakeMed Foundation

I've read about it in their brochure, but don't know any details.