Susie's Updated List of Donation Sites- Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/West Michigan
Susie’s List of Donation Sites for Household Items/Goods
Grand Rapids/ Kent County/ Kalamazoo- West Michigan
1. In The Image (Grand Rapids)
A dignified free-store serving families in crisis. Accepts clothing, linens, and household goods. www.intheimage.org
2. Mel Trotter Ministries (West MI)
Multiple donation bins and thrift store locations accepting a variety of items, with proceeds funding critical social services. Large item pick up. www.meltrotter.org
3. Family Promise of West Michigan (West MI)
Accepts gently used household items and children’s clothing. Drop-off available Tuesday–Thursday. www.familypromisewm.org
4. Love INC – Love’s Treasures Resale (Grand Rapids & West MI)
Resale proceeds support local ministries; accepting donations of home goods and clothing. https://www.loveinc.org/find-your-love-inc/
5. Rustic Market (Grand Rapids)
Proceeds support patient care through Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services https://www.pinerest.org/foundation/get-involved/rustic-market-thrift-store/
6. New 2 You (Grand Rapids)
Proceeds benefit the Grand Rapids Christian schools in order to help keep tuition affordable. https://new2youshop.org/
7. Nice Twice (Grandville/Wyoming)
Supporting the Grandville Calvin Christian Schools in tuition assistance and educational journeys. www.nicetwice.org
8. The Salvation Army (West MI)
Proceeds support Adult Rehabilitation Centers, anti-trafficking, homelessness, hunger, senior support, youth programs, and more. https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/mi/grand-rapids/ OR www.SAtruck.org (Donation pick up)
9. Legacy Thrift Stores (formerly Bibles for Missions- West MI)
A nonprofit thrift chain whose proceeds support Christian ministries worldwide. They accept home goods, clothing, and furniture and often offer free pickup for large items. https://www.legacythrift.org/shop
10. North Kent Connect (Rockford)
A Christian nonprofit serving northern Kent County, it accepts donations that support programs aimed at helping vulnerable neighbors gain self-sufficiency. https://nkconnect.org/support-us/
11. Families of Promise – Closet of Hope (Kentwood)
This volunteer-run resource provides free clothing (and sometimes other essentials) for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Items go directly to children in need. https://togetherchurchonline.com/closet-of-hope
12. YWCA West Central Michigan – (Grand Rapids)
Accepts donations of new household items, toiletries, toys, and craft supplies to assist women fleeing violent situations. https://www.ywcawcmi.org/get-involved/#other-ways-to-give
13. Family Network of Wyoming
A faith-based nonprofit with a durable medical equipment lending closet and donations of some medical equipment. https://fntw.org/donate/
14. Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids
Goodwill sells donated goods to fuel its mission of job training and placement opportunities to help people create better futures by building their skills and finding jobs. https://www.goodwillgr.org/about-us/
15. Women’s Resource Center (Grand Rapids)
Equipping women for workplace success. https://grwrc.org/services/programs/the-business-boutique/donation-guidelines/
16. Renew Mobility (Grand Rapids)
To enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.
Habitat for Humanity: (Grand Rapids)
Gently used products are sold at ReStore for low cost: Appliances, Cabinets, Doors, Electrical Supplies, Fasteners, Furniture, Hardware, Housewares, Lighting, Lumber, Paint, Plumbing, Reclaimed Wood, Supplies, Tile, Tools, Upholstery, Wallpaper, Windows, and more!
Second Impressions Upscale Thrift Store: (Kalamazoo)
An upscale thrift store with quality resale merchandise at affordable prices.
At Second Impressions they proudly support the families of the Kalamazoo Christian School Association. Since November of 2002 they have been raising tuition money for the families of our community to keep high-quality Christian education affordable for all.
https://www.secondimpressionskalamazoo.com/
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity: (Kalamazoo)
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Your donation isn’t just money—it’s a foundation for families to thrive, children to grow, and communities to flourish. Together, we’re building homes and hope.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries: (Kalamazoo)
COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Reaching the community through a local neighborhood center, KDC offers clothing, housewares, food pantry, and support for those who live in the community but are having a hard time making ends meet.
American Cancer Discovery Shop: (Kalamazoo)
Discovery Shop locations aren't your typical thrift or resale shops. High quality, gently used, and new merchandise, including collectible and vintage items, are donated by the community then curated and sold in our upscale stores. Purchases, donations of goods, and volunteers help the American Cancer Society fund advocacy, research, and patient support programs to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.
https://www.discoveryshop.org/donate
Goodwill of Southwestern Michigan: (Kalamazoo & Southern MI)
When you donate to Goodwill roughly 92% of every dollar generated goes into our programs. Each program is designed to help people in our community gain the skills necessary to escape a life of poverty and enter a life of self sustainment.
Be sure to check with local churches, local schools, veterans’ organizations, food pantries and social service agencies as well who may need household items to help families & individuals. (i.e. refugees, foster placements, special needs, the homeless, etc.)
Please note the charities/businesses listed are in no specific order or preference. This list is for informational purposes only.
MW: Donation Sites; GR Savvy Seniors; Susie’s Organization Solutions LLC; 10-5-2026 REV. SRM
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