Recently after I incorporated the Konmari method into my life, I immediately turned my house inside-out to determine what items I had that sparked joy. As I looked through the things I owned, I noticed how childhood items had been tucked away, forgotten about for years.
In the back of my closet, I found old bedsheets and pillowcases with Disney princesses and Barbie on them. Although my Bratz blanket sparked joy in my past-self, I had grown out of these sheets and wouldn’t use them.
I decided to donate my old blankets and sheets instead, in hopes that it can be a comfort for other kids like they were to me.
If you have gently used bedding you no longer use and can benefit someone else, here are a few places where you can donate them.
Note: Ask about policies on words or images and make sure that there aren’t any rips or stains.
Support OHAAT’S Beds for Kids program by donating bedtime essentials for children in need. They will accept gently used twin-size sheets and pillowcases gently used blankets and comforters. You can either schedule a drop-off or pickup by contacting volunteers@ohaat.org.
HIAS Pennsylvania provides services for refugees, immigrants, and aslyum seekers settling in the United States. Bedding in clean and in decent condition are accepted and you can arrange a donation by contacting community@hiaspa.org.
You can drop off gently used bedding at Philly AIDS Thrift during their business hours and receive a tax-deductible receipt.
If you have bedding that is too old, check out our previous post on where to take them.
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