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What Items Can I Donate? (Needs List)

We accept donations 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you would like to donate items, please drive through The DI’s gates, past the main entrance until you reach a loading dock. At the loading dock, please ring the buzzer. Staff will greet you and will help you unload your vehicle.

Unfortunately the DI does not have the resources to do any type of repairs or major cleaning to certain donated items. We can only take items that are not broken, torn, stained, worn, covered in animal hair/dander or are odorous.

Items that we do not accept and cannot be used are: fridges, stoves, freezers, dishwashers, pianos, large game tables, king size beds, rear projection televisions, televisions larger than 27″ and exercise equipment.

If you are interested in coordinating your own Group Donations Drive, simply post and/or distribute this Needs List to your Group, and bring all collected items with you, on your day of volunteering.

Thank you for your support!

Personal Hygiene:

Razors
Shampoo
Deodorant
Cotton Ear Swabs
Clothing:
Men’s and women’s underwear (New)
Men’s wear all types, especially men’s pants (New or Used)
Winter Boots (New and Used)

Work Program:

Work Boots steel toe (New or Used)
Work Gloves (New or used)
Safety glasses, Vests and Hard Hats
Ear plugs
Bus Passes, Tickets or monthly passes

Medical:

Polysporin
First Aid Supplies (All items needed)
Adhesive Bandages
Cough drops
Bottled Water
Reading Glasses

137 Comments

Brad Austin May 23, 2013

Hello,

We have many used 3-ring binders that are in fairly good condition. Would you accept.

Brad

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- Jordan Hamilton May 23, 2013
  
  Hi Brad, yes we would. Thank you for your support.
  
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Sue April 20, 2013

Do you need clean stuffed toys?
Will you take pocket books?

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- Jordan Hamilton April 22, 2013
  
  Hi Sue, we would ove to receive your donation. Thank you for your support.
  
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Susan Lock April 17, 2013

I have an older sewing machine in good working order can you use an item such as this?

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- Jordan Hamilton April 19, 2013
  
  Hi Susan,
  
  We would love to receive your sewing machine donation. Thank you. Please bring it to our loading dock at your convenience, 7 days a week 24 hours a day. We will give it to someone moving out of homelessness and into an apartment.
  
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Sarah April 12, 2013

Good morning. I’m sure this information is included in the above comments, but just to check. We are getting ready to do some serious spring cleaning and are looking for somewhere who will take donations and give them to the people that need them free of charge. I expect to donate kids’ stuffed animals in great condition, kids’ toys (ditto), adult clothing in good condition, shoes, some personal hygiene items (unopened), adult books, small household furniture (in good condition) etc. Thank you for your advice.

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- Jordan Hamilton April 12, 2013
  
  Hi Sarah,
  
  We would greatly appreciate your donation. Thank you for your support.
  
  - Jordan.
  
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Courtney April 10, 2013

Hello, will you accept vitamins for donation? I have a friend who works for Usana and I was wondering if it would be accepted if I bought product from her for the sole purpose of donating it to adults & children in need. Thank you

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- Jordan Hamilton April 12, 2013
  
  Hi Courtney, we partner with Pure North S’Energy Foundation: http://www.purenorth.ca. In addition to providing vitamins, they offer the services of a comprehensive team of expert health and dental care professionals including physicians, naturopathic doctors and nurses as part of their wellness support. It’s a wonderful service. If you are interested in supporting our wellness team, I recommend donating money to The DI. Your donation would be invested well.
  
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Elise March 17, 2013

Hi! Just wondering if you would accept used medical (nursing) text books? They are about 7 years old?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 21, 2013
  
  Hi Elsie, we will accept them. I do, however, fear that the information is not current. If yoy think it is still of value, please share it. And thank you!
  
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Janet March 16, 2013

One more thing – pennies – do they have to be rolled up?

Thanks!

Janet

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- Jordan Hamilton March 21, 2013
  
  Hi Janet, no they do not. A school groups just donated $250 worth of pennies. We were more then pleased to roll it ourselves.
  
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Cherity March 2, 2013

I have a variety of items to donate. Is the DI able to arrange for the items to be picked up?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 5, 2013
  
  Hi Cherity, we can certainly pick up the items. Can you please call Kevin at 403-699-8293 explaining to him the most convenient date and time for you to have the items picked up.
  
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Laura February 27, 2013

I have 2 used Playstation II consoles, lots of games and accessories. Would you accept these items?

Thanks!

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- Jordan Hamilton February 27, 2013
  
  Hi Laura, yes please. Thank you for supporting The DI.
  
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Lyndsey February 25, 2013

I was wondering if you accepted bottles of shampoo/conditioner/body wash…etc that have been opened but are still full? Or packages of disposable razors where package is opened by razors are still new?

Also, do you accept larger baby toys that are in good condition (e.g vibrating chairs, swings…etc).

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- Jordan Hamilton February 25, 2013
  
  Hi Lyndsey, we’re pleased to accept your donation. Thank you for your support.
  
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siobhan February 23, 2013

Hey, my work is switching from Coke to Pepsi and we were told that we were aloud to donate the left over Coke that we had. Would you take it?

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- Jordan Hamilton February 25, 2013
  
  Hi, we are pleased to accept your donation.
  
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Carolina February 8, 2013

Can you donate books? I have way too many books and not enough room lol

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- Jordan Hamilton February 8, 2013
  
  Hi Carolina, we have a library at The DI and would love to share your books. The books most in demand include Westerns, mysteries, and thrillers.
  
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Ellen February 3, 2013

Hi , I have quiet a few duvets, pillows, duvet covers , pillow cases, some winter jacket plan to donate. They are clean, no tear and no stain. When will be the better time of the day to drop off?

Thanks

Ellen

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- Jordan Hamilton February 8, 2013
  
  Hi Ellen, please drop off your generous donation at your convenience – we accept donations 24 hours a day.
  
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Charissa January 19, 2013

Would you be able to accept a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and computer tower without the hard drive?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 25, 2013
  
  Hi Carissa, we would accept it. We would use the monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers, strip the tower for parts and recycle what we can’t use. In order to use the full tower, we need the hard drive.
  
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Jessi January 11, 2013

Hi,
I’m looking to donate a china cabinet, it is quite large but in excellent condition, along with a few boxes of miscellaneous items. I am wondering if someone would be able to pick up the china cabinet as I do not have a way to transport it and it must be picked up before the last day of January or it will be thrown out and I would much rather donate!

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Kim January 9, 2013

Hi, it looks as though I have a lot to donate, but am wondering about kids games and puzzles. I have several of both but some of the boxes have been squished or torn a bit and taped together. However, all of the pieces in both the games and puzzles are all there. Will you accept those?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 11, 2013
  
  Hi Kim, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Thank you for helping low income and homeless Calgarians.
  
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Benn January 1, 2013

Do you accept old blankets or Pillows that are in a clean state?

Thanks
Benn

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- Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
  
  Hi Benn, yes we do.
  
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Krystle December 30, 2012

Hello I have a used crib and stroller about 6 years old. I also have a lot of gently used stuffed animals and toys. I have couch pillows and some random household items. Will you accept all these items? Will they be resold or given to people who need these items?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
  
  Hi Krystie, we accept items that are not broken, torn, stained, or worn. Please bring them to The DI at your convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  
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Ashley December 24, 2012

Hi,

Just wondering if you are in need of excellent almost new condition woman’s jackets? Thank you

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- Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
  
  Hi Ashley, we are in need. Please bring yoru generous donation to The DI at your conveneince; we accept donations at our loading dock 24/7. Thank you for your support.
  
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Angie December 21, 2012

Hi there,
I have coats, mitts and hats to donate from a coat drive that we’ve been doing at work. Can I drop them off at the loading dock this afternoon?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
  
  Hi Angie, please accept my appologies for the tardy reply. I hope you dropped your generous donation off at The DI, as we do accept donations at our loading dock 24/7.
  
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David December 20, 2012

I have several boxes of new and gently used clean toys and kids books. Would you take those as donations?

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- David December 24, 2012
  
  4 days and no reply. I know it is Christmas, but why is it so hard to donate items in this city??
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
    
    Hi David, please accept our appologies for the late reply. I hope you visited http://www.thedi.ca/donate/di-needs-list/. You will on that page of our website that we accept donations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We try to make it very easy to give.
    
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- Jordan Hamilton January 1, 2013
  
  Hi David, we would greatly apprciate your donation. Thank you! Please bring your donation to The DI’s loading dock at your convenience – we accept donations 24/7.
  
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Elizabeth December 17, 2012

Hi there,

Do you accept used cellphones in good condition? For the Christmas list do they need to be new items or can they be used as well?

If you could email me back tht would be great!

Thanks
-Elizabeth

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- Jordan Hamilton December 19, 2012
  
  Hi Elizabeth, thank you for asking. We would certainly accept used computers and cell phones. It is nice, however, for people to be gifted new clothing on Christmas Day – it’s a special day.
  
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Carol Woods December 11, 2012

I have a 32″ TV; including cabinet, it’s 42″ high, 24″ deep, 30″ wide.
can you use this? in excellent condition, but it’s large.

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- Jordan Hamilton December 12, 2012
  
  Hi Carol, we certainly can. Please bring your generous donation to The DI’s loading dock at your convenience, 24/7. We will share it with someone in need. Thank you for helping low income and homeless Calgarians.
  
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  - Carol December 13, 2012
    
    Jordan,
    we don’t have the muscle to lift the TV nor do we have a vehicle to transport it in….do you have anyone who could pick it up, carry it up stairs, and put it in a truck?
    sorry – this may be an issue.
    
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    - Jordan Hamilton December 19, 2012
      
      Hi Carol,
      
      I shared your request with our labour office who can arrange pick up. Pick up would be after the holidays. They will reply with more information.
      
      - Jordan.
      
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Wendy Joevenazzo December 3, 2012

Where on your website can we find the Christmas wish lists?

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- Jordan Hamilton December 3, 2012
  
  Hi Wendy,
  
  We’re still in the process of populating the website and will be drawing more attention to it soon, as it fills with more names. There are, however, some wonderful stories and wishes currently on the site. Please visit http://wishlist.thedi.ca/ to learn more and to make Christmas merry.
  
  Jordan.
  
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Jaci November 20, 2012

Do you require new and gently used winter jackets for kids and adults? Would that be useful to the DI? We are thinking of running a jacket Drive for winter gear….

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- Jordan Hamilton November 20, 2012
  
  Hi Jaci, we would love to have your jackets; they would be very useful to our clients struggling with the cold. We are also collecting gloves/mitts, toques, wool socks, scarves, pocket warmers, hand cream, lip balm, hygiene products, and anything else that keeps people warm and alive. Every donation warms bodies – hands, heads and hearts. Thank you for your support!
  
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Elaine Foss November 18, 2012

I started a personal project last year, knitting Hats for Homeless. With the help of family and friends, I have over 200 toques to donate. Is there an upcoming event in which I could participate and bring down my toques, rather then just dropping them off anonymously?

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- Jordan Hamilton November 20, 2012
  
  Definitely! I will share a private email with you.
  
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Shirley November 2, 2012

We have several items that we would like to donate. They are well used some of them and have stains but I would much rather donate to someone that could use the items than to take them to the garbage etc. Items include: daybed with mattress, queen sized mattress (no box spring), sofa with matching chair, a coffee table with matching side table, tv, coffee pot, cutting board, plates, a grey foamy to put on the ground when camping, and a rocking chair with a matching ottoman. Thank you so much! – Shirley

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Kimberly October 16, 2012

I know it is only October but I wonder if and when you post a Christmas wish list? I would like to organize something for our staff to start collecting for.

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- Jordan Hamilton October 29, 2012
  
  Hi Kimberly, we are launching Christmas Wish List on November 23rd. Thank you for your support.
  
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Tammy October 15, 2012

My garden was fantastic this year…….can I bring fresh produce down as a donation. Carrots, turnips, potatoes, cabbage, etc?

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MC October 14, 2012

We just renovated our kitchen and we have three perfectly good appliances ….would you like them? Can we arrange for a pick up ?

Appliances are : Frigidaire Wall oven, large hanging microwave (Kenmore)and Frigidaire dishwasher….all White ….all in very good working order.

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Dan October 12, 2012

Hi, I have a nice nutural coloured reclining loveseat I would like to donate, how do you arrange this?

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Henry October 4, 2012

Hi, I have a SONY TV (35″,good condition) and a TV cabinet to donate. Do you accept it and schedule pick-up? Thanks.

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- Mark October 11, 2012
  
  Henry if you call Kevin at 403-699-8293 he can arrange for a pick up.
  
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graham therens September 10, 2012

Hello, I have 2 used computers, they are able to be used for surfing the net and word processing. One is a lap top and one is a desk top.

I also have a a box of videos, some nice pillows, and a few other house hold items. We are renovating the basement and clearing out the basement of stuff that was in storage.

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Nicole August 30, 2012

I have a solid oak TV stand / cabinet that is in perfect shape, and a small TV also do you accept donations like this and are you able for pick up’s?
Thanks

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- Paul Smith September 4, 2012
  
  Thank you Nicole for you generous donation. If you contact our Furniture Donations team they will be happy to help you out. Their number is 403-699-8293.
  
  We appreciate your generosity and thanks for thinking of us.
  
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  - Jeannette October 5, 2012
    
    Thank you DI! Thank you for filling the important social role you play in our city. Thank you for picking up the furniture donation I left and leaving a nice note. Sorry I couldn’t be home when the pick up was scheduled.
    
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- Stacey October 1, 2012
  
  Can you take for donation…an older model crib with mattress and high chair?
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton October 4, 2012
    
    Hi Stacey,
    
    We would love to have your crib and high chair donation. Thank you for your support.
    
    Best regards,
    Jordan.
    
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Shawna August 29, 2012

Hi there, I have a huge amount of stuff that I need to have removed from my old garage before midnight Wednesday Aug 29 is there anyway some one could come in the afternoon to pick it up? I will probably be home with my two little ones and I’m not even sure if there will be anyone there to help me as my hubby got a short notice training call for a new job and will be gone all day. Lots of good stuff, and I would love to be able to give it to someone in need.

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- Paul Smith August 29, 2012
  
  Good Morning Shawna. You will need to call our donations department at 699-8293 and coordinate with them. We appreciate your generosity and thanks for thinking of us.
  
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Crystal Hyndle July 26, 2012

Thanks will do. Pardon my question but are they given to the poor and needy street children.

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- Leslie August 14, 2012
  
  I have several pairs of lightly-used steel-toed boots that used to be for occasional visits to construction sites but were rarely worn. Would they be of use to people moving into the workforce? Do I just bring them to the regular drop-off spot?
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton August 15, 2012
    
    Hi Leslie, please do. Thank you for your generous support.
    
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Crystal Hyndle July 25, 2012

I have a bag of brand new stuffed toys, dolls, games etc. can you use them, if so where can I drop them off.

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- Jordan Hamilton July 26, 2012
  
  Hi Crystal,
  
  Yes, please donate them to The DI. Please bring your donation to our loading dock located at 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE, at your convenience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Thank you for your support.
  
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Ralph July 19, 2012

Where do you drop them off”?????? Will the stuffed toys go to the poor and needy kids

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Ralph July 19, 2012

What about stuffed animal toys ,that are brand new

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Ralph July 18, 2012

Do you except new unwrapped toys?

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- Jordan Hamilton July 19, 2012
  
  Hi Ralph, great question! We accept unwrapped new toys as well as well loved (used) toys.
  - Jordan.
  
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Patrick Doyle July 6, 2012

Hi
After a home reno, I have some track lighting, door handles and bathroom mirrors (unframed) all in good condition.

Can you use items like these?

Patrick Doyle

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- Jordan Hamilton July 6, 2012
  
  Hi Patrick, we would love the donation. Thank you for your support.
  
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TM July 2, 2012

Does the DI Centre do donation pickups. I have a massive box of dishes, and various kitchen items, along with 4-5 bags of both mens and womans clothing? But unable to get them to the centre. Thanks

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Janice July 1, 2012

Hi – I am a bit of a hair, lotion and shower gel junky and have a number of partial (some are full) bottles that I do not need/use and would like to donate – do you accept these types of products that have been opened?

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MJ June 27, 2012

Can I donate a king size mattress? It’s in great condition, just don’t have a use for it anymore..

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Victoria May 21, 2012

Can I donate used textbooks? They are in great condition. Subjects: Business, Sociology and Nutrition. I have about 10 or more textbooks, and many friends that have textbooks also.

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- Jordan Hamilton May 23, 2012
  
  Hi Victoria, yes please. Thank you for supporting The DI.
  - Jordan.
  
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Alyssa March 30, 2012

I saw in a previous post that you take used magazines – I have more then ten years of Canadian AND National Geo mags (subscriptions), would you be interested in those?

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- Jordan Hamilton April 3, 2012
  
  Hi Alyssa, we would greatly appreciate your donation. Thank you for your support.
  
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- Lynn April 17, 2012
  
  I am in the process of cleaning out my basement storage closet that has items such as duvets with duvet covers, blankets, afghans and quilted bedspreads I was wondering if you accept those kinds of items at the DI Is there anything you do not accept at the DI because of health issues. I really do not want to put all these items in the dump as I am sure someone can use them.
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton April 18, 2012
    
    Hi Lynn,
    
    The DI accepts all donations, and we would greatly appreciate your donation.
    - Jordan.
    
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    - Lynn April 18, 2012
      
      Hi Jordan I forgot to ask you if the DI center takes old books (fiction and non fiction) as well as music cassettes . Sorry to keep bothering you with these enquiries. Thanks
      
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Jessica March 25, 2012

I would like to make some donations in honor of a loved one who’s motto in life was ” Love is all we need & some soup” We have donations in the form of blankets, clothing (kids and adults) and food donations… My question is this… does it actually go to the shelters or does it go to a thrift store?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 26, 2012
  
  Hi Jessica, thank you for helping others in need during your own period of need. The DI does not sell any donated items – all donations are provided, for free, to people in need. If you are interested in learning more about how your donation helps others, I would love to give you a tour of The DI. If you would like to arrange a tour, please email me at JordanH@thedi.ca. Thank you for your support.
  - Jordan.
  
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Warren March 20, 2012

Do you still take donated bicycles?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 21, 2012
  
  Hi Warren, we accept all donations.
  
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Paula March 18, 2012

I have a 2 year old sofa in a very good and clean condition (Ikea Stockholm sofa).
Do you have a client who is in the process of moving to a place for his/her own and can use it? Or can you use it in one way or another?
Thanks

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- Jordan Hamilton March 19, 2012
  
  Hi Paula, yes. We have a furniture program for clients transitioning in to housing and we would love to receive your donation. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you. If you’re able to drop off your generous donation, please bring it to The DI’s loading dock located at 1 Dermot Baldwin Way SE. Thank you for your support!
  
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sj March 15, 2012

I’m moving and have a bunch of blankets, towels, pillows, plates, cutlery, etc. Would you accept those?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 15, 2012
  
  We would love them. Thank you for your support.
  
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Sandy March 14, 2012

Hi I have some wadropes a cupboard coffee table lawn chairs do you pick up

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- Jordan Hamilton March 14, 2012
  
  Hi Sandy, we do. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you, Thank you for your support!
  
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Jenny March 10, 2012

Hi,

I have some furniture items I would like to donate, including a dining table with 4 chairs, a dresser, a toy box, stuffed animals, and various clothing items. As my vehicle is not large enough to transport these items, I am wondering if you offer a pick-up service?

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- Jordan Hamilton March 12, 2012
  
  Hi Jenny, we do. Please phone Kevin at 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is convenient for you, Thank you for your support!
  
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Megan February 29, 2012

Do you except mattresses for Donantion? I have a used Queen size matress and box spring that are still in very good shape.

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Tania February 23, 2012

One more question…we have 2 twin box springs, would you have need of those? One is brand new (they made us take it when we bought our kids’ new matress) the other is older but in fine shape, no mattresses though…

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Tania February 23, 2012

Do you accept used running shoes? I’m a member of a run club, and we are constantly replacing our shoes, and I don’t want to throw out the old ones…they’re still in good shape, just have lost some cushioning for the really long runs…

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Sonja Lonson January 26, 2012

Do you accept used books and magazines? What about puzzles?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 27, 2012
  
  Hi Sonja, we accept used books and magazines, as well as puzzles. Thank you for supporting the DI.
  
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Erin M January 15, 2012

Do you accept used scarves? Some of them still have tags, I think 1 is barely used.

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- Jordan Hamilton January 16, 2012
  
  Hi Erin, we would love your donation of scarfs. Thank you for supporting the DI.
  
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Helen T January 3, 2012

Hi. I’ve recently moved and have a lot of random things I’d like to donate but not sure if I can (maybe someone can use, instead of bringing it to the dump), such as:

- dining table with 3 chairs
- laptop (will DI clean out my hard drive, so my old files and personal info will be erased?)
- laptop bag
- mouse, keyboard
- binders
- books (novels)
- kitchenware (knives, knife block, bowls, dishes, utensils, coffeemaker, dish rack, mugs, glasses)
- cooler box
- coffee table
- boxing/punching bag on stand

Can pick-up be arranged if you would take all/most of the above things?

Thanks!

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- Helen T January 3, 2012
  
  Also have a little vacuum cleaner too, if it’s “donatable”…
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton January 5, 2012
    
    It is all “donatable”. Thank you for your support!
    
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- Jordan Hamilton January 5, 2012
  
  Hi Helen, we would love to pick-up your donation. Please phone 403-699-8293 to arrange a pick-up time that is most convenient for you.Thank you for supporting the DI.
  
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- Helen T January 6, 2012
  
  Thanks, Jordan.
  
  I’ll sort everything out and give you a call when I’m ready. Does everything have to be all packed and ready to go, or do the people who pick up have to go through the items first?
  
  Also will DI clean out my laptop hard drive before it is given to someone first, or do I have to clean it out myself?
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton January 10, 2012
    
    HI Helen, please have your donation packaged and ready for our pick-up. We will erase all the data from your laptop before we give it to someone in need. Thank you for your support.
    
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Arabella December 31, 2011

Do you accept donations of televisions?

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- Jordan Hamilton January 2, 2012
  
  Hi Arabella, we accept donations of televisons. Please bring your donation to 1 Demot Baldwin Way SE at your convenience; we will give it to someone in need. Thank you for supporting the DI.
  
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Urban Squirrel December 29, 2011

Hi,

Are there donation bins other than the one at the centre itself? I can make it there but as I live in the NW, I was wondering if there are more convenient locations to drop off my donations.

Thanks!

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- Jordan Hamilton December 30, 2011
  
  Hi Ms. Urban Squirrel, we do not have donations bins. Please bring yout donation to the DI at your convenience. We accept donations 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. We greatly appreciate your support. Thank you for helping homeless Calgarians.
  
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Brandee December 13, 2011

Hello! Would you accept a used queen-sized mattress (with no box spring)? It doesn’t have any stains or specific problems, it’s just a bit old and we don’t have a use for it anymore. I was going to drive it to the dump (since there is no mattress recycling in Calgary), but if might be useful to you let me know and I will bring it to the Drop-in Centre instead.

Thanks!

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- Jordan Hamilton December 13, 2011
  
  Hi Brandee, we would love your donation. Please drop it off at our loading dock, ringing the buzzer to alert our staff. Thank you for supporting the DI!
  
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Shelley November 25, 2011

I know of quite a few bikes that may be fine to ride right away, but some may need some minor tuning or new tires/tubes, etc.

Would you be able to use these?

They are located in the inner-city.

Ideally someone could come and have a look at which bikes would be suitbale and then the rest would be recycled for the metal.

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- Jimmie James December 22, 2011
  
  I used to be at the D.I. and they had a bike repair shop. they would take these old biks and refurbish/rebuild them and if you did some training in there they gave you a bike that would be yours. They still do this and it is a great program, with a great bicycle mechanic there teaching everyone the ins and outs of bike rebuilding. I am positive that they will take all and every thing that you have to offer, nothing goes to waste.
  
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judy kent November 25, 2011

Hi
Do you accept body lotions/ creams or unopened vitamins?

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Rick November 1, 2011

Are computer/monitor/accessory donations tax deductible?

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Bill Hills October 14, 2011

Hi do you still take good used furniture?

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Julie October 12, 2011

I may have some cookie dough to donate that can be frozen. Would you accept that?

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rose October 10, 2011

would you take mens work clothes? meaning they are not new or dressy for looking for a job but work clothes for getting dirty. i will bring them washed and on a hanger but i need to know where and when?
thanks

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Paul Smith October 6, 2011

We absolutely accept Mac computers. Thankyou for donating!

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- Buffalo99 December 9, 2011
  
  Can I Donate Some Food, TeddyBears, Clothes And More?? I Really Want To Donate… Because I’m Trying TO Find Some Sort Of Way To Help The Homeless
  
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  - Jordan Hamilton December 9, 2011
    
    Please donate the items, and thank you! Another great way to help those in need is by suporting the DI Christmas WishList: http://wishlist.thedi.ca/.
    
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    - Buffalo99 December 10, 2011
      
      Thank You!
      
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Shawna October 6, 2011

Do you accept Mac computers as well?

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Hill April 27, 2013

Sorry, please disregard my previous message.

Do you accept music CDs that are in foreign languages?

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Jordan Hamilton May 3, 2013

Hello Hill, we do. Please drop them off at our main shelter at your convenience. Thank you for your support.

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What Items Can I Donate? (Needs List)

Personal Hygiene:

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