Donation Acceptance Policy

Thank You for Your Support!

First and foremost, thank you—from all of us at The Beacon House. Your donation truly makes a difference. We simply couldn’t fulfill our mission of transforming lives without the generosity of supporters like you. Your kindness helps our men build brighter, purpose-driven futures—and for that, you are heroes in our eyes.

To ensure your donation makes the greatest impact, we kindly ask that all items be clean, in good condition, and suitable for resale. Items that do not meet these standards must be responsibly discarded, which adds unnecessary costs and diverts resources from our core mission.

Please note: These are general donation guidelines, and we may not be able to accept every drop-off. Pick-up acceptance is at the discretion of our drivers, based on item condition and resale viability.

Thank you again for helping us change lives—one donation at a time.

Donation Pickup Guidelines

  • Donations must include at least two pieces of furniture or large household items, along with two large bags or boxes of clothing, shoes, linens, or other household goods.
  • We are unable to disassemble furniture or uninstall appliances or fixtures.
  • All items must be in clean, working, and sellable condition.
  • We cannot accept items that are broken, damaged, heavily soiled, or non-functional.

The Beacon House Thrift Shop does not have the capacity to repair or restore items, and disposing of unsellable donations diverts critical funds from our mission of transforming lives through recovery, education, and employment.

A helpful rule of thumb: If you’d feel good giving it to a friend, it’s probably good to give to us.

Please make sure to include pictures of your bulky items when scheduling a pick-up (a bulky item is any item that requires two people to lift it). Also, while we do accept sofas/couches, these and other upholstered items require an approval process (see Furniture section below). Once again, thank you!

What We Do Accept
  • A/V Equipment (Speakers)
  • Bread Makers
  • Coffee Makers
  • Crock Pots, InstaPots, Air Fryers
  • Food Processors
  • Electric Grills
  • Fans
  • Griddles
  • Heaters
  • Humidifiers
  • Irons
  • Microwaves
  • Mixers/Blenders
  • Portable AC Units
  • Refrigerators and Freezers (Must be unplugged and easily accessible)
  • Steamers
  • Toasters/Toaster Ovens
  • Vacuum Cleaners
  • Newer Washers and Dryers (Must be unplugged and easily accessible)
  • Water Dispensers

*All appliances must be in good working condition

What We Do NOT Accept
  • Old/Outdated Appliances
  • Damaged/Unusable Appliances
  • Extremely Large/Heavy Appliances
  • Window AC units
What We Do Accept
  • Blu-Ray Movies
  • CDs
  • DVDs
  • Records
  • Video Games
  • Small Instruments
What We Do NOT Accept
What We Do Accept
  • Assorted Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Clothing
  • Backpacks
  • Belts
  • Glasses
  • Gloves
  • Handbags
  • Hats
  • Jewelry
  • Luggage
  • Shoes/Boots
  • Sports Apparel
  • Sunglasses
  • Suits
  • Swimwear
  • Ties
  • Umbrellas
  • Wallets
  • Watches
What We Do NOT Accept
  • Undergarments
  • Soiled clothing, blankets, linens, rugs or towels
What We Do Accept
  • Alarms Clocks
  • A/V Equipment
  • Blu-ray Players
  • Cables/Wires
  • Cameras
  • Cell Phones
  • Copiers (Tabletop only)
  • Cordless Phones
  • DVD/VCR Players
  • Flat screen TVs
  • Headphones/Headsets
  • Lamps
  • Printers (Tabletop only)
  • Projectors
  • Stereos/Radios
  • Scanners
  • Sewing Machines
  • Speakers
  • Tablets
  • Typewriters
  • Video Cameras
  • Video Game Consoles
What We Do NOT Accept
  • CRT Televisions
  • Tube/box-shaped televisions (including projection TVs and floor models)
  • Over-sized Printers or Copiers
  • Computer Monitors (Flat Screens accepted)
What We Do Accept
  • Bookcases
  • Chairs
  • Chaise Lounges
  • Credenzas
  • Desks
  • Display Cases
  • Dressers
  • File Cabinets
  • Hutches
  • Lamps
  • Mirrors
  • Ottomans
  • Patio Furniture
  • Recliners
  • Rocking Chairs
  • Sewing Machines
  • Sofas/Couches
  • Stools
  • Tables
  • TV Stands
  • Vanities

NOTE: All furniture items require an approval process. Please begin by emailing us a description and photo(s).

What We Do NOT Accept
  • Bed Frames, Day Beds/Pull-out Beds, Head/Base Boards
  • Box Springs
  • Bulk Office Furniture
  • Mattresses
  • Large China Cabinets and Entertainment Centers, Armoires and Wardrobes
  • Old/Large Coffee Tables
  • Chandeliers
  • Broken Furniture
  • Cribs
  • Hospital Beds/waterbeds
  • Any Extremely Large/Heavy Items Email to inquire
What We Do Accept
  • Drills
  • Hand Saws
  • Ladders
  • Lawn Mowers
  • Misc Tools
  • Weed Eaters
What We Do NOT Accept
  • Construction Materials (including windows, doors, flooring, tile, cabinets, carpeting, plumbing fixtures)
  • Hazardous Material (Paint/Toxic Chemicals)
What We Do Accept
  • Bakeware
  • Blankets
  • Bowls/Plates
  • Cups/Mugs
  • China Sets
  • Decorative Pillows
  • Frames
  • Ironing Boards
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Knick Knacks
  • Lamps
  • Linens/Bedding
  • Mirrors
  • Misc Home Decor
  • Pet Bowls and Accessories
  • Pictures/Paintings
  • Pots and Pans
  • Rugs
  • Stemware
  • Silverware
  • Towels
What We Do NOT Accept
  • Soiled blankets, linens, rugs or towels
  • Chipped or broken items
  • Holiday Decorations (Email to inquire)
What We Do Accept
  • Bakeware
  • Blankets
  • Bowls/Plates
  • Cups/Mugs
  • China Sets
  • Decorative Pillows
  • Frames
  • Ironing Boards
  • Kitchen Utensils
  • Knick Knacks
  • Lamps
  • Linens/Bedding
  • Mirrors
  • Misc Home Decor
  • Pet Bowls and Accessories
  • Pictures/Paintings
  • Pots and Pans
  • Rugs
  • Stemware
  • Silverware
  • Towels
What We Do NOT Accept
What We Do Accept
  • Board Games
  • Children’s Toys
  • Puzzles
What We Do NOT Accept
  • Cribs
  • Car Seats
  • Outdoor Playground Equipment

Other Items We Cannot Accept

  • Food/Beverages
  • Weapons/Ammunition
  • Automotive Parts

Accepting unsellable items creates additional costs for the Beacon House Thrift Shop and limits our ability to fund life-changing programs in recovery, workforce training, and employment. To help us maximize impact, we kindly ask that all donated items be clean, in good condition, and fully functional, as we are unable to repair or refurbish them.