Moving away after graduation and still have that couch and matching love seat you haven't sold through E-net? Rather than toss it in a Dumpster, consider giving furniture to campus groups that will use your donations in the coming weeks to benefit area nonprofits - all while keeping your furnishings out of regional landfills.
On-Campus Events:
Used Electronics Collection
Sponsored by the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates and the Sierra Club
Date: Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Back Parking Lot of Elon Community Church
Collecting: Unwanted computers, monitors, printers, cell phones, televisions (under 10 yrs old) & other electronics. Proceeds will benefit Summit House, a residential alternative-to-prison program for mothers convicted of a non-violent crime and their minor children. (www.summithouse.org)
Contact: Paul Weller (wellerp@elon.edu)
Habitat for Humanity Restore Furniture Collection
Dates: Wednesday, May 12 – Tuesday, May 25, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Back Parking Lot of Elon Community Church
Collecting: Gently used furniture, working appliances, house wares, and lamps. Donations will be used by HFH in their “ReStore” resale location to provide funds to work with local families in need of decent, affordable housing. (www.restorealamance.com)
Contact: The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (truittcenter@elon.edu or 278.7729)
To arrange for pick-up: Contact 336.222.8292 to schedule a time
Residence Life furniture/Clothing Collection
Dates: May 13-20
Location: Contact your residential Area Office
Collecting: Gently used furniture, working appliances, lamps and usable clothing.
Contact: Your residential Area Office
Other Community Resources:
Loaves and Fishes:
Loaves & Fishes is a local food ministry that provides groceries to hungry families in Alamance County and the five surrounding counties. They take donations of any nonperishable food in cans, boxes or bags, perishable food in good condition, frozen food, fresh fruits and vegetables in season, baby formula and food, toilet paper, diapers (infant and adult), and cat or dog food.
Drop-offs can be received or information reached at:
509 South Lexington Avenue
Burlington, NC 27215-5826
(336) 570-4668
You can also find drop-off boxes in Belk Library and Sidetrack Grill.
Trollinger’s Treasures:
Trollinger’s Treasures sells mostly high-quality used clothing items to benefit Residential Treatment Services. They appreciate donations of any designer and boutique clothing or nicnacs.
Drop-offs can be received or information reached at:
403 Trollinger Street
Burlington, NC 27215-2229
(336) 227-8500
Good Samaritan:
Good Samaritan works to support Alamance Rescue Mission through its sales of various items. They request donations of clothing, shoes, books, sporting equipment, furniture and nicnacs.
Drop-offs can be received or information reached at:
1636 North Church Street,
Burlington, NC 27217-2921
(336) 229-4900
Salvation Army Thrift Store:
The Salvation Army Thrift Store desires donations of clothes, shoes, jewelry, handbags, furniture and sporting equipment. Profits made will benefit Salvation Army programs.
Drop-offs can be received or information reached at:
260 West Davis Street
Burlington, NC 27215-3707
(336) 570-2244