Finding a place to donate old furniture isn't always easy. If you're like most people, it's a tough decision when it comes to throwing something away that you may not use. But before you decide on a particular organization to donate your old stuff to, consider the pros and cons. You can usually deduct your donations from your federal income taxes as long as you're donating the item "as is." But there are exceptions to this rule.

If you voluntarily give your furniture to a nonprofit organization, chances are good that you'll be able to take it with you when you relocate. Agency will accept your furniture as is and repair it for you free of charge. Other nonprofit organizations prefer to purchase the furniture they donate in order to repair or redistribute it. If the furniture they receive is damaged during their process of refurbishing it, they will gladly accept it as is.

Another good place to think about donating your gently used items would be to contact the Red Cross, which has many different programs that you could choose from. They have food storage programs that pick up donated goods that are suitable for distribution to low-income families in need. If the food that you bring in doesn't qualify, then the Red Cross will give you information about other charity programs that might be able to get rid of your excess. They may be able to get rid of your items by donating them to a food pantry, or they may be able to help you find a new home for them.

Charities that focus on job training and employment find very useful furniture to give away. Your gently used clothing can go to one of these charities to be repaired by trained volunteers who have been given training to properly sort and fit clothing. When they do make a choice of where to donate your items, they'll give you details of what they plan to do with the items, how much it will cost them, and how long it will take to have your items ready for distribution. This could mean having your gently used clothing outfitted and ready to go to a job interview, or it could mean that you won't have to wait for a job interview at all.

One of the most interesting places to think about when looking for where to donate your gently used household items would be Freecycle. Freecycle is a national group that collect unwanted household items for cash, and they have a great collection of household items. They also have a number of donation centers where you can drop off your gently used items for no cost. The Freecycle program has two main areas of focus: jobs and clothes.

Job training is of course a very important part of why Freecycle is a wonderful place to donate your gently used goods. If Agency have a nice piece of gently used furniture that is in relatively good condition, then it may be worth donating, especially if it is in fairly good condition. This may not be a problem for a person who only needs the item for a short period of time. However, if you are in need of the item for a longer period of time, then you may want to think about donating it rather than just taking it to a Freecycle store or an importer. Most furniture that is donated is generally in good condition and usually still has some use.

Another reason that you should consider donating your gently used household furniture is because of the discount that nonprofit organizations offer when you donate. Some places offer up to 75% discounts on the cost of your old, gently used furniture. Even furniture that is in fair condition can fetch a substantially lower price at a nonprofit than it would at a retail store, and this is one of the reasons that it's so popular among people who don't necessarily need new furniture immediately. Many nonprofit groups use the money that you contribute to their programs as their budget, and you will receive your donation directly after your purchase has been paid for. Since most nonprofit organizations that you contact about donating your gently used goods are members of the Freecycle movement, there should be no charge to you when you decide to donate your furniture.

One of the best reasons to give and accept furniture donations is that these donations go directly to people in need. Most people who come looking for what you have will be low income, low-income families, and many times, they will be families who are homeless. A lot of these people may actually end up sleeping in your home, which isn't a great situation. If you're able to help out by donating your used items, then you'll find that you'll feel good about yourself, and you'll also find that you're doing a wonderful thing.