The Ultimate in Recycling
Bridging extends community resources by receiving furniture and household goods donated from a variety of donors: residential, corporate, retail, and the hospitality industry. Through this network of donors, we are able to provide families the necessities of setting up a home.
Bridging is environmentally friendly,
recycling over 100,000 items annually.
In order to adequately meet the needs of 115 families each week, we need your help to stock the shelves. By extending the use of donated items, we address the environmental and social concerns of donors through the distribution of these goods free of charge to families.
To maintain the quality of our service to the people we serve, Bridging asks that all donations be free of rips, stains, pet hair, and in good working condition.
Print and share the complete list of Items to Donate (PDF) with family and friends. Donation receipt below.
Request A Pick-Up
Attention Donors: As of February 5, 2009, Bridging has made significant adjustments to the Residential Pick Up program due to rising costs. (view press release - pdf) We will continue the service our donors, but effective immediately the program will be fee based. Donors are welcome to drop off furniture and household goods during all hours of operation at no cost. Thank you for your support.
Bridging WELCOMES the following items during all hours of operation:
Large Furniture
Book Cases
Bunk Beds, Trundles & Captain's Bed
Desks (48” x 30” or smaller)
Dressers
Entertainment Centers
Mattresses/Box Springs (all sizes)
Sofas/Loveseats
Tables & Chairs (kitchen and dining, no glass tables)
Upholstered Chairs
Small Furniture
Bed Frames (metal only - no headboard or footboards)
Tables (night/end/coffee)
TV stands
Housewares
Bake ware & Mixing Bowls
Bed Linens (pillows, sheets, blankets & mattress pads)
Clocks & Radios
Dishes, Serving Pieces & Glassware
Pots & Pans
Framed Mirrors
Framed Pictures
Irons & Ironing Boards
Kitchen & Table Linens
Lamps (floor and table)
Small Appliances (e.g. mixers, blenders, coffeemakers, toasters)
Rugs (clean) - Area & Throw
Sewing machines
Silverware & Kitchen Utensils
Televisions (7 years old or newer, 27 inches or smaller)
Towels (hand, wash, & bath)
Toys (in good condition/complete)
Vacuums
Bridging is UNABLE to accept:
Air Conditioners
Bicycles
Books
Carpeting/Remnants
Clothing
Computers
Desks (larger than 48” x 30”, metal)
Drapes, Curtains & Mini-Blinds
Electric Beds
Espresso Makers
Exercise Equipment
File Cabinets (all sizes)
Headboards & Footboards
Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers
Infant & Child Items: Cribs, High Chairs, Car Seats, Playpens & Strollers
Knick-Knacks
Lawn & Patio Furniture
Lawn Mower & Snow Blowers
Light Fixtures
Medical Equipment & Devices
Microwaves
Pianos & Organs
Refrigerators
Stereo Systems & Consoles
Stoves
Washer & Dryers
Water Beds
Donations are accepted at our warehouse during all hours of operation. No appointment necessary to make an on-site donation. Volunteers and Staff will be waiting to help unload your items. Hours vary according to location. NOTE: Bridging is closed on all major holidays and on Saturday when a major holiday falls on a Friday or a Monday. |
Need a donation receipt?
For donations valued at less than $250, complete the Donation Receipt (pdf) and retain it for your personal records. For donations valued at more than $250, IRS regulations require a donor to obtain a written acknowledgement. To obtain this acknowledgement, please send a request in writing to Bridging. The request must include: your name and mailing address; the date of your donation; and a description of the items you donated. The IRS requires that you, the donor, estimate the fair market value of your donation.
Bridging will provide a receipt for donations valued over $250 that only acknowledges the item(s) donated. A professional appraisal is required when a deduction exceeds $500 for any single item. Please check with your accountant for questions concerning IRS regulations.
For more information contact the Bridging Finance Office: 952-888-1105 x16.
Host a Donation Drive
Plan a Community Donation Drive for families in transition and collect items at your church, place of work or school. Drives are a great way for people to get involved, spread the word about the mission, and connect people to volunteer opportunities in their community. Bridging representatives are happy to provide an energizing presentation and tour of the warehouse to help kick off the event. Learn more; call our Operations Manager at 952-888-6462.
Bridging can only support a limited number of Donation Drives with Bridging resources and schedules are filling up fast! To get on the schedule, call NOW.
