Decluttering: What To Do With All That Stuff?
Sometimes it's easier to part with items when you can find a good place to donate them.
This page connects you with the right place to donate everything from furniture and clothing to bikes, books, and wedding gowns.
Organizations are listed by category so you can quickly find a home for what you have. Download a printable list here.
Not sure whether to keep or toss something? Ask yourself these questions.
Near Terre Haute? We've got you covered. Download a list of donation locations for your area here.
Outside the Indianapolis area? This list is a great starting point for finding similar organizations near you. You're also welcome to reach out — I'm happy to help you find options in your city.
Please note: Items should be in good working order. Check each organization's website to confirm current donation needs and drop-off options.
Browse by Category
Housewares & Furniture
Helps refugees from more than 50 countries establish new lives in Indiana.
Accepts: New or gently used furniture, linens, kitchen items, and more.
Provides a home-away-from-home for families traveling to Indianapolis for critical medical care.
Accepts: Home accessories, furniture, artwork, dishware, and estate jewelry collected throughout the year for their annual Parisian Flea Market.
A ministry serving underprivileged individuals in the inner city, including a men's shelter and a youth center.
Accepts: Clothing, dishes, housewares, appliances, furniture, and sporting goods. Pickups of large items can be arranged
A nonprofit resale store where all proceeds benefit Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity's affordable homeownership mission.
Accepts: Furniture, appliances, construction materials, holiday décor, and tools. Call to schedule pickup.
HVAF (Helping Veterans and Families)
Helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency.
Accepts: Gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, and small appliances; bikes to provide transportation for veterans.
Creates safer spaces and provides housing and programming that empowers LGBTQ+ youth.
Accepts: Gently used bed linens, small kitchen appliances, kitchen trash cans, and laundry baskets.
Serves families in need with clothing, food, and furniture, demonstrating Christ's love through practical giving.
Accepts: Clean, gently used furniture, bed linens, blankets, and towels; clothing accepted seasonally.
St. Vincent de Paul Mission 27 Resale
Supports people living in poverty regardless of religious affiliation, race, or national origin.
Accepts: Gently used clothing, furniture, home décor, housewares, and appliances. Pickup available.
Serves individuals affected by HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive approach to care and prevention.
Accepts: Furniture, housewares, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and craft items.
A ministry dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Accepts: Housewares, furniture, clothing, and bikes to provide transportation to veterans in need.
The Julian Center Thrifty Threads Store
Empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence and works to create a community where every individual is safe.
Accepts: Clothing, dishes, home décor, small appliances, and furniture. Pickups available.
Meets the most basic needs of disadvantaged and homeless men, women, and children in Indianapolis and Bloomington.
Accepts: Clothing and household items in clean, good condition.
Offers compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Accepts: Housewares, mattresses, linens, and furniture.
The Mustard Seed of Central Indiana
Helps rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy by providing household furnishings.
Accepts: Priority items: couches, love seats, kitchen tables and chairs, nightstands, dressers, coffee/end tables. Clean mattresses and box springs also accepted. Pickup available.
A grassroots nonprofit supporting Indianapolis mothers and families through community programs and a free pantry of baby and parent essentials.
Accepts: Baby and toddler clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, toys, books, blankets, and other parent and infant essentials.
Provides transitional recovery housing and programming for women overcoming addiction in Indianapolis.
Accepts: New or gently used items for residents; see website wish list for current needs.
Furnishes homes for individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness, turning newly secured housing into real homes.
Accepts: Gently used furniture and home goods. Pickup available.
The largest recovery housing program for women in Marion and Dubois counties, providing free residential treatment and support.
Accepts: In-kind donations of necessities for residents; contact info@doverecoveryhouse.org for the current wish list.
A street outreach organization helping chronically homeless individuals in Indianapolis access housing, healthcare, and treatment.
Accepts: Household items for their Welcome Home Team. Also accepts clothing, hygiene products, and blankets.
Bloomington's only emergency family shelter, keeping families together while supporting children into a stable future.
Accepts: Sheets, towels, household items, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, and baby wipes.
Mattresses
Offers compassionate support and safe housing choices for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Accepts: Housewares, mattresses, linens, and furniture.
The Mustard Seed of Central Indiana
Helps rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy.
Accepts: Furniture (i.e. couches, tables and chairs, nightstands, dressers). Mattresses and box springs accepted. Pickup available.
Blankets
Provides new, handmade blankets to children ages 0–18 across the U.S. who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Accepts: New, handmade, washable blankets only — quilts, fleece, knitted or crocheted afghans in child-friendly colors. Must be smoke-free and pin-free.
A street outreach organization helping chronically homeless individuals in Indianapolis access housing, healthcare, and treatment.
Accepts: Household items for their Welcome Home Team. Also accepts clothing, hygiene products, and blankets.
Vases
Random Acts of Flowers Indianapolis
Improves the emotional health of individuals in healthcare facilities by delivering recycled flowers and personal moments of kindness.
Accepts: Glass, ceramic, or plastic vases or containers that hold fresh-cut flowers; ideal size is 5"–9" tall with a 3.5" opening.
Electronics
Reduces crime through employment and job training while improving the environment through responsible electronics recycling.
Accepts: Any working or broken electronics (anything with a cord) and scrap metal. All data-containing devices will be destroyed.
Food
A daytime resource center for Indianapolis neighbors experiencing homelessness, providing clothing, meals, healthcare, and support services.
Accepts: See their wish list for current priorities.
Drop off Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm.
A faith-based outreach serving Indy through food distribution, clothing, and relationship-based engagement with people experiencing homelessness.
Accepts: Clothing and non-perishable food donations; contact via the website for current needs.
Clothing & Professional Attire
A ministry serving underprivileged individuals in the inner city, including a men's shelter and a youth center.
Accepts: Clothing, dishes, housewares, appliances, furniture, and sporting goods. Pickups of large items can be arranged
HVAF (Helping Veterans and Families)
Helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency.
Accepts: Gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, and small appliances.
Serves families in need with clothing, food, and furniture, demonstrating Christ's love through practical giving.
Accepts: Clean, gently used furniture, bed linens, blankets, and towels; clothing accepted seasonally.
St. Vincent de Paul Mission 27 Resale
Supports people living in poverty regardless of religious affiliation, race, or national origin.
Accepts: Gently used clothing, furniture, home décor, housewares, and appliances. Pickup available.
Empowers women to achieve economic independence through professional attire, support networks, and development tools.
Accepts: Current women's professional clothing, shoes, and purses in good condition (business casual and up). See website for full accepted items list.
Assists fathers in achieving self-sufficiency and strengthening families to improve outcomes for children.
Accepts: Men's dress pants, suits, ties, belts, blazers, and shoes for job interviews and professional work.
The Julian Center Thrifty Threads Store
Empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence and works to create a community where every individual is safe.
Accepts: Clothing, dishes, home décor, small appliances, and furniture. Pickups available.
Meets the most basic needs of disadvantaged and homeless men, women, and children in Indianapolis and Bloomington.
Accepts: Clothing and household items in clean, good condition.
Provides free formal attire — gowns, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories — so cost is never a reason to miss a milestone.
Accepts: Wedding, bridesmaid, prom, and flower girl dresses, tuxedos, and formal accessories in all sizes. Appointment-based year-round.
A grassroots nonprofit supporting Indianapolis mothers and families through community programs and a free pantry of baby and parent essentials.
Accepts: Baby and toddler clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, toys, books, blankets, and other parent and infant essentials.
Provides transitional recovery housing and programming for women overcoming addiction in Indianapolis.
Accepts: New or gently used items for residents; see website wish list for current needs.
A daytime resource center for Indianapolis neighbors experiencing homelessness, providing clothing, meals, healthcare, and support services.
Accepts: See their wish list for current priorities. Drop off Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm.
The largest recovery housing program for women in Marion and Dubois counties, providing free residential treatment and support.
Accepts: In-kind donations of necessities for residents; contact info@doverecoveryhouse.org for the current wish list.
A faith-based outreach serving Indy through food distribution, clothing, and relationship-based engagement with people experiencing homelessness.
Accepts: Clothing and non-perishable food donations; contact via the website for current needs.
Provides free, high-quality donated men's business attire to veterans, formerly incarcerated men, and those experiencing homelessness who are pursuing employment.
Accepts: Suits, blazers, sports coats, dress pants, dress shirts, ties, shoes, and accessories. Storefront at 429 N. Pennsylvania St., downtown Indianapolis.
Wedding Dresses & Formalwear
Supporting families who have lost the littlest of souls far too soon. Transforms donated dresses into beautiful infant angel gowns.
Accepts: Wedding dresses; prom, bridesmaid, and flower girl dresses; christening/baptismal gowns; tuxedos and men’s wedding suits; sewing notions as noted on the website.
Provides free formal attire — gowns, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories — so cost is never a reason to miss a milestone.
Accepts: Wedding, bridesmaid, prom, and flower girl dresses, tuxedos, and formal accessories in all sizes. Appointment-based year-round.
Baby & Infant Items
A grassroots nonprofit supporting Indianapolis mothers and families through community programs and a free pantry of baby and parent essentials.
Accepts: Baby and toddler clothing, diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, toys, books, blankets, and other parent and infant essentials.
Bloomington's only emergency family shelter, keeping families together while supporting children into a stable future.
Accepts: Sheets, towels, household items, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, and baby wipes.
Hygiene Products
Serves individuals affected by HIV/AIDS through a comprehensive approach to care and prevention.
Accepts: Furniture, housewares, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and craft items.
Provides transitional recovery housing and programming for women overcoming addiction in Indianapolis.
Accepts: New or gently used items for residents; see website wish list for current needs.
A daytime resource center for Indianapolis neighbors experiencing homelessness, providing clothing, meals, healthcare, and support services.
Accepts: See their wish list for current priorities.
Drop off Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm.
The largest recovery housing program for women in Marion and Dubois counties, providing free residential treatment and support.
Accepts: In-kind donations of necessities for residents; contact info@doverecoveryhouse.org for the current wish list.
A street outreach organization helping chronically homeless individuals in Indianapolis access housing, healthcare, and treatment.
Accepts: Household items for their Welcome Home Team. Also accepts clothing, hygiene products, and blankets.
Bloomington's only emergency family shelter, keeping families together while supporting children into a stable future.
Accepts: Sheets, towels, household items, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers, and baby wipes.
Shoes
Distributes new and gently used shoes to homeless, disaster-stricken, or underprivileged people locally and internationally.
Accepts: New and used shoes; men's and children's shoes are especially needed.
Instruments & Art Supplies
A consortium of multidisciplinary artists using creative expression to create positive social and emotional change in individuals and communities.
Accepts: Musical instruments, art and craft supplies.
School Supplies & Toys
Obtains and distributes free school supplies to Marion County teachers of students in need.
Accepts: New school and art supplies, selected books and print materials in good condition, incentive toys, and prizes.
Books
Builds literacy, English language, and job-readiness skills to empower adults and families.
Accepts: New and used books in good condition; no encyclopedias, textbooks, computer books, travel guides, magazines, or dated annuals.
Inspires lifelong discovery, facilitates collaboration, and connects people with resources.
Accepts: Gently used books for all ages; DVDs, Blu-rays, music CDs, audiobooks; complete puzzles and games; greeting cards. Pickups available for larger donations.
Pet Supplies
Committed to improving animal welfare in central Indiana through shelter, adoption, veterinary care, and community programs.
Accepts: New or clean, gently used pet supplies including bedding, toys, leashes, collars, and cleaning products.
Bicycles
HVAF (Helping Veterans and Families)
Helps homeless and at-risk veterans return to self-sufficiency.
Accepts: Gently used clothing, furniture, housewares, and small appliances; bikes to provide transportation for veterans.
A ministry dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Accepts: Housewares, furniture, clothing, and bikes to provide transportation to veterans in need.
Provides accessible bicycles and teaches youth life and leadership skills that improve physical and mental well-being.
Accepts: Bicycles, bicycle components, apparel, and tools.
Do you know another nonprofit that should be on this list?
Please let me know by contacting me at Stephanie@spiritandspacellc.com.
Other options for selling and giving:
Try these social networks for selling and giving items away for free: Facebook Marketplace (see tips here), Craigslist, Nextdoor.
In addition, the Buy Nothing network is a great option for free giveaways. Look for a group in your neighborhood.