RESOURCES FOR EXECUTORS AND ESTATES

Donation Services

Donation Services

Organizations and locations identified as resources where estates may  donate household goods, furnishings, clothing, books, and other usable property.

Full of Promise Thrift Shop

Accepts clean new or gently used clothing, coats, shoes, accessories, jewelry, collectibles, kitchenware, functioning small appliances, housewares, home decor, certain small furniture, linens, blankets, towels, curtains, pots and pans, and complete toys. Does not accept mattresses/bed frames, large electronics, TVs/computers, large furniture or appliances, vacuums, used bed pillows or damaged/incomplete goods. Donations are accepted during […]

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First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Medical Equipment Ministry

Accepts donated medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and shower chairs for community lending. Donation drop-off must be scheduled in advance; do not leave equipment outside the church. For estate cleanouts and household transitions, this organization can be considered for furniture and furnishings as well as medical or mobility equipment that meet its stated condition

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Father Michael J. Burke Thrift Shop

Accepts gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, belts, dishes, glassware, puzzles, books and small decorative items. Does not accept electronics such as TVs, VCRs, radios or record players, and does not accept large furniture. Donations are accepted during specified drop-off periods; donors are asked to call first and not leave items outside. When settling an estate,

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Destiny Thrift Shop

Accepts donated reusable merchandise during posted donation hours, including clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags/luggage, books and media, furniture, home decor/art and kitchenware. Currently does not accept baby items, medical equipment or sleeper sofas. Executors and families often face a large volume of ordinary household property after beneficiaries have selected keepsakes and other retained items. This organization

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Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Accepts many resale-ready household and home-improvement items, including sofas/loveseats/recliners, tables, selected dining and bedroom furniture, doors, cabinets, bookcases, washers/dryers, refrigerators/freezers, ovens, small appliances, cookware, lamps/decor, tools, new/unused flooring, windows/screens, and flat-screen TVs. Does not accept mattresses/box springs, bedding/linens/clothing/towels, toilets, water heaters/HVAC equipment, baby furniture, damaged/soiled/smoke-exposed furniture, open paint/solvents, or used flooring/carpeting; additional inventory-based restrictions apply.

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CUMAC/ECHO – Clothing Donations

Accepts new and gently used clothing for community distribution. Clothing donations are limited to three bags per drop-off, and donors are instructed to call before bringing items. When settling an estate, usable property does not always need to be discarded simply because the family cannot keep it. This resource may be appropriate for clothing and

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Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Accepts clean, functional, resale-ready household items, furniture and home-improvement goods. Donation drop-off is available during posted hours; larger quantities and furniture should be scheduled in advance. Pickup is available for qualifying donations, and pickup items must be placed outside because drivers do not enter residences. Executors and families often face a large volume of ordinary

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NCJW Bergen County Section Resale Shop

Accepts gently used clothing and housewares in good condition. Donations are accepted during posted donation hours; the current shop schedule states no Saturday donations. For estate cleanouts and household transitions, this organization can be considered for clothing and personal items as well as household goods and home contents that meet its stated condition and acceptance

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Beacon Hope Chest

Operates a free-store clothing program and accepts clothing donations when current needs allow. Donors are instructed to call the church office before donating and may leave approved clothing at the church office porch. When settling an estate, usable property does not always need to be discarded simply because the family cannot keep it. This resource

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