![]() ![]() Minimalists who don’t have a lot of unwanted items can make monetary donations, no matter how small the amount.Īlthough you may think a measly donation of $10 won’t make much of a difference, you will be surprised how far it can go to help someone in need. It’s recommended that you only donate items that are in mint condition – proceeds from the store then go to helping the less fortunate, while items that don’t meet the criteria are recycled in a bid to reduce waste. The team at Red Shield Industries under The Salvation Army QCs every one of them and sells them at the various Family Stores. Red Shield Industries sorting out items from their donation drive Should you be generous enough to donate a piano, note this – these require the help of professional piano movers so there’ll be a fee involved. While the collection service is free of charge, you can opt to contribute a non-obligatory fee of $60 to offset the transportation and manpower costs to help these unsung heroes out. ![]() The IMM Open Car Park, Mandai Station, and Gracehaven booths on the other hand, are 24-hour booths that will let you drop things off at your convenience, even in the wee hours of the morning – whenever the cleaning bug hits.Īs for bulky items such as a 3-seater sofa, fridge or washing machine, you’ll need to make a prior booking via their website, email or phone to arrange a collection service. The majority of these booths operate 7 weeks a week with standard opening hours, so be sure to do your research beforehand to prevent a wasted trip. There are a total of eight Donation In Kind booths across the island from Upper Changi Road North to Mandai Link Road and Jurong East. Be it a 2009 macbook or an old radio, these now defunct electronic devices may still go a long way in helping a needy family. The Salvation Army will be more than happy to take those outdated electronics off your hands if they’re still in working condition. You don’t want it, but someone else just might!Ĭhancing upon the Nokia or Blackberry phone you used in your growing years in the depths of your drawers will undoubtedly open a floodgate of memories, but that shouldn’t be a reason to hoard them. This also applies to unwanted home appliances like dryers, washing machines and even microwaves. So whether it’s upgrading that 90s-style velvet couch or swapping out all your six dining chairs for new trendy rattan ones, you can give them a new lease of life at one of The Salvation Army’s family stores. Similar to clothing, The Salvation Army welcomes donations of bulkier items like furniture with open arms – as long as the condition is good. Image credit: The Salvation Army Singapore Intricate toys with 1,001 removable parts unfortunately are not accepted for fear of them posing a choking hazard to younger children. The Salvation Army accepts one-piece toys like Barbie dolls and plushies that are in pristine condition. Just as in Toy Story, all children outgrow their toys some day, but that doesn’t mean that we should leave our once prized possessions in the incinerator. ![]() Sadly, your dog-earred copies of Teenage will have to be chucked in the recycling bins, as The Salvation Army doesn’t take any magazines or encyclopedias. ![]() If you’ve got a massive stash and you’re finally ready to bid farewell to the pages of your childhood, then pass it on to The Salvation Army as chances are, they’ll end up in the hands of someone who’ll love it as much as you do. They take in all articles of clothing – from menswear and sporting attire to baby clothes, with the exception of undergarments – as long as there are no visible stains or holes.Īs technology advances and our houses get smaller, we all inevitably turn to the more practical solution of keeping our fav reads: e-books and Kindles. But if you’re ready to stop in your tracks and do a complete closet cleanse, save yourself some guilt by donating your heaping pile of preloved clothes to The Salvation Army. Refusing to acknowledge how much money we’ve wasted on piles of apparel is what fuels our constant shopping. Volunteer opportunities to help those affected by Covid-19.Here’s a guide to donating preloved items and even volunteering at The Salvation Army for the greater good.Ĭheck out other places that you can volunteer at: We cover the bases from donation booths to volunteer opportunities below so you won’t feel bad about that bi-annual wardrobe cleanse. Not many of us have the patience to hawk our wares on Carousell, so here’s the next best alternative to tossing them in the bulky bin – donating them to The Salvation Army. You’re left with piles of storybooks you no longer read and clothes you’ve grown out of. Spring cleaning can be a dreaded activity, but it certainly gives you a sense of accomplishment after you’re done. ![]()
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