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Charities Page
Below you will
find a continuously updating list of charities kept by the
Bellaire Recycling Committee to facilitate the reuse of
household items and help those in need. This list is provided
to simplify that act of locating an appropriate charity to
which a resident can choose to donate. This list is neither
fixed not complete, so any charity can be recommended for
listing. Appearance of a charity organization on this list
does not imply an endorsement by the Bellaire Recycling
Committee, the Department of Public Works, or the City of
Bellaire.
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Name |
Description
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Soles4Souls |
We have a simple mission:
to impact as many lives as possible with the gift
of shoes. We are partnering with charities and
governments around the world to provide a basic (yet
indispensable) gift that most of us take for granted.
You can help us in many
ways: donating your own shoes, donating cash for
freight, hosting a shoe drive, or even donating your
time as a volunteer. As shoe industry professionals,
we are working hard to use the resources at our
disposal to make a difference -- but we need your help
(and your shoes) to reach out to the world.
Look for Donation
buckets around town...closest 24Hour Fitness -
Meyerland Plaza.
Soles4Souls has new
partner in 24Hour Fitness all around town |
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Techs &
Trainers |
Techs
& Trainers is a local non-profit
organization that trains people working to overcome
handicaps to take apart and rebuild old computers. The
reworked computers are then distributed to beginning
computer users.
In
2006, Techs & Trainers processed 35,000 pounds of
computers, monitors and peripherals. About 500
computers were refurbished for use in the community -
the majority for people with disabilities.
6020
Jessamine #102, Houston, TX 77035
713-839-7177
techs1234@yahoo.com
www.techsandtrainers.org |
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The
Furniture Bank |
The
Furniture Bank collects and distributes home
furnishings to people who are in need or people who
are formerly homeless and have found housing through a
social service agency. www.furniturebankhouston.org
6300
Bowling Green, Houston, TX 77021
713-842-9771
olimohammed@aol.com |
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St
Vincent De Paul Store |
St
Vincent De Paul Store
5236
Cedar St, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713)
669-9410 |
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1-800-GOT-JUNK?
takes away old furniture, appliances, office stuff,
construction debris, yard refuse, and household junk
for disposal or recycling. Single items or
multiple loads. Since 1989..... we’ve had
exponential growth and we ranked as one of Canada’s
top 100 fastest growing companies. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is
North America’s Largest Junk Removal Company.
www.1800gotjunk.com
3014
Hidden Mist Ct, Pearland, TX 77584
Owner:
Mr. Pat Schweitzer
houston@1800gotjunk.com |
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The
Houston Area Women's Center's vision, leadership, and
action empower women to advance their roles, rights
and well being. HAWC provides shelter and support
services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
We serve people without regard to age, gender, race,
religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color or
ability. We educate and inform children, youth and the
community at large to prevent and eliminate the causes
of domestic and sexual violence. www.hawc.org
1010
Waugh, Houston, TX 77019
713-528-6798 |
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Goodwill
Industries of Houston |
To
provide training, skills development and work
opportunities for people with disabilities and other
barriers to employment. We are committed to being the
internationally recognized leader in helping people
with disabilities and other barriers to employment to
discover and maximize their own potential through the
development of work and life skills, employment, and
full participation in society as independent,
contributing, tax-paying citizens.
Goodwill accepts just
about anything except tires, mattresses, large
appliances, and broken-down furniture. Your donations
change lives - through training, by providing jobs and
by providing quality goods at value prices for our
community. Also you can be confident that your
donation will benefit Goodwill's core mission. 85
cents of every donated dollar goes directly to
programs that support Goodwill clients. www.goodwillhouston.org
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Main
Office:
5200
Jensen Drive
Houston, Texas 77026
(713)
692-6221
c_canton@goodwillhouston.org |
Close
Donation Center:
3729
W. Alabama 77027
(between Timmons and Cummins)
8am - 6pm M-Sun
713-622-8582 |
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters
of
Greater Houston
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Mentoring
changes the lives of children in our community.
Help us support our children by donation to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston.
Clearing out your closets directly benefits the
children in our programs.
It’s Easy. We do the work for you by picking
up your donation at your home.
Donating is easier than a yard sale and
donations are tax deductible. www.bbbshouston.org
Call
our donation center at 713-270-7788 to schedule
a time to have your donation of re-useable clothing
and small household items picked up.
Main
Office
6437
High Star, Houston,
TX 77074
713-271-5683
info@bbbshouston.org |
THE SALVATION ARMY
ADULT REHABILITATION CENTER |
The
Houston, Texas, Adult Rehabilitation Center is a
long-term residential care facility that serves as
home to 150 men who are seeking a new direction and
purpose in life. The
center offers a safe, Christian environment where men
can work to restore and rebuild their self-image
through counseling, work therapy, life skills courses,
spiritual guidance and a renewed sense of self-worth.
Residents are also offered literacy and basic computer
training that will help them to resume their place in
the community with the skills necessary to seek
gainful employment. www.sahouston.org
To Arrange
Pick-Up of Donated Items: Call 713-869-3551
Main
Office
2118
WASHINGTON AVENUE, P.O. BOX 7785, HOUSTON, TEXAS
77270-7785
713-425-8795
webmaster@sahouston.org
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