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 donation location list 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 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.
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.
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. Text 317-537-7727 to donate.
Bloomington's only emergency family shelter, keeping families together while supporting children into a stable future.
Accepts: Sheets, towels, and household items new or gently used. Call ahead to arrange delivery: 812-334-9840.
Mattresses
Accepts: Housewares, mattresses, linens, and furniture.
The Mustard Seed of Central Indiana
Accepts: Clean mattresses and box springs accepted alongside furniture. Pickup available.
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Helps refugees from more than 50 countries establish new lives in Indiana.
Accepts: New or gently used furniture, linens, kitchen items, and more.
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.
Category Title
Accepts: Housewares, mattresses, linens, and furniture.
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.