I found a few more places to donate things if you are looking for a little something more. This is most likely overkill, but I am hoping that you will read, then down the line remember this as a resource and it will help you as a reference.
>Bicycles: The International Bicycle Fund (http://ibike.org/encouragement/youth.htm) offers an extensive directory of youth bicycle recycling programs.
>Books: There are so many different book drop offs in so many communities. At local libraries, drives during the holidays, BUT if you are looking for somewhere else to ship a few books to and don't mind paying the shipping costs here are a few. A majority are to inmates looking to read, and/or there are American Indian Reserve book programs, along with many others http://adoptalibrary.org/.
>Cars: If you are an Illinois resident, here is a very popular car donation site http://www.kars4kids.org/car-donation-illinois.htm. Also, hundreds of charities accept used (running or not) cars to sell at auctions. Here is a website that lists if a charity in your area (state) that could accept it http://donatecarusa.com/. PS- It is also a tax write off if you donate your vehicle.
>Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids: If you are willing to ship, this is also a great website. I know that places like Pearl Vision will accept old eyeglasses, but this website also includes sunglasses, hearing aids, watches, and more, so I figured if you need a place to donate for these things look no further. http://neweyesfortheneedy.org/how-you-can-help/
>Fur coats: IF for some reason you have inherited some fur coats and they are not really your style, you can donate them to http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/fur_fashion/donate_fur_coats_for_cubs_11042010.html and your coats will be redirected to a wildlife sanctuary to help comfort orphaned and injured animals. Thought this was a pretty cool thing.
Happy De-cluttering, and Happy Post Thanksgiving!
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