I'm spring cleaning and have some overstock kids' toys (all brand new) i need to get rid of in bulk. I would like to donate to some local kids' charities, so what all would you recommend?

Edit: Thank you for all of the suggestions! I plan to divide most of it up, and I'll drop off at a few of these locations!

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dannyjbixby t1_jbcy2k9 wrote on March 8, 2023 at 3:29 AM

Sammy’s Window is a great org for this.

Harmony House is another fantastic org that could use them.

Crosslines could be a good option too.

N7Manofkent t1_jbcvngz wrote on March 8, 2023 at 3:09 AM

Headstart or the mercy kids hospital might a good place to check maybe even Ronald McDonald house

ACR1984 t1_jbeqkhi wrote on March 8, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Ronald McDonald House will only take new toys. Their clientele often have children with medical issues so used toys bring exposure/germ risks.

zenaa21 OP t1_jbfdpwm wrote on March 8, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Good to know!

malevolentk t1_jbcwdww wrote on March 8, 2023 at 3:15 AM

If they are new in package wish I may would be a great option - they provide birthdays for kiddos… I was unaware they became a part of the council of churches as they used to be secular… but still a great mission https://ccozarks.org/programs/wish-i-may/

Or Sammy’s Window for foster families https://www.fosteradopt.org/family-support/sammys-window-clothing-closet/

Numerous-Mix-9775 t1_jbdc69j wrote on March 8, 2023 at 5:39 AM

Sammy’s Window is a “thrift shop” for foster kids.

Isabel’s House might be interested, they are a crisis nursery - basically, if kids need an emergency place to stay (Mom is getting away from an abusive partner and needs a few days to secure housing, for example), they take them in and care for them until arrangements can be made.

Harmony House is a domestic violence shelter and usually women and kids arrive with not much more than the clothes on their backs - they would probably appreciate them too.

WeirdAdministrative3 t1_jbdk7bp wrote on March 8, 2023 at 7:14 AM

YCC would be a great place to drop off also....we have a smaller version of Sammy's window

SansSheriff_MO t1_jbe3v0y wrote on March 8, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Burrell! They have residential facilities for kids and they often get overlooked in calls for donations

whattheduce86 t1_jbd0d0x wrote on March 8, 2023 at 3:48 AM

Hospital for kids!