Second ACT Thrift Store Donation Guidelines
Second ACT Thrift Store
Second ACT is stocked with items donated to the agency by generous individuals as well as businesses. Items that cannot be used by our thrift stores are recycled. Second ACT takes pride in being good stewards of all that we receive in the name of helping the individuals we serve.
Second ACT Thrift Store is owned and operated by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. a non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties for the past 36 years.
For large working appliances and furniture we are sorry we cannot pick up, but if you can deliver them, we will gladly take them. Please note, if you do bring in furniture, unfortunately, we do not have anyone to help unload.
ITEMS WE CAN ACCEPT
We gratefully accept donations that can be sold in our stores or used by our clients in our many programs. All money raised through Second ACT Thrift Store helps supports Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc. and our many programs.
Donors are encouraged to review the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalls and announcements before donating. Items that have been recalled cannot be donated to or sold by Second ACT Thrift Store. Here is a list of items we accept.
Clothing
Shoes
Furniture
Collectibles, jewelry, antiques, gold
Artwork
Books
Household (e.g. dishes, housewaresm china, cookware, glassware, and kitchen utensils)
Knickknacks
DVDs, Records, tapes, Cds
Linens
Sporting equipment
Small electrical (e.g. radios, clocks, lamps, computers)
Accessories (e.g. handbags, belts, scarves)
Computers, printers and monitors (must be working)
ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT
It’s hard to say “no thank you” to a donation. However, if an item is in unsaleable condition, the costs handling or disposal diverts funds that would otherwise support our programs. Please dispose of these items through an alternative responsible resource.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept certain items including but not limited to:
Large items that do not work. TVs, microwave ovens, copy machines that are old and/or do not work. Second ACT cannot repair these items.
Building materials. Carpet, shutters, doors, windows, toilets, lumber, concrete, bricks, stones. Second ACT does not sell these items and disposal costs are prohibitive. You can donate building materials to ICAN Construction Junction Home Improvement Thrift Store at 239-997-4226 or drop off at 13971 North Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL.
Upholstered couches and chairs which are torn, badly soiled or otherwise damaged. Second ACT does not repair or clean items and can only offer clean, useable items for sale in the store.
Televisions as follows:
• Non-cable-ready TVs cannot be connected to digital converter boxes and have no resell value.
• Broken/damaged TVs are potentially dangerous and have no resell value.
• Black and white TVs have no resell value.
• Automobile parts. Tires, wheels, batteries, seats, body parts and engines. Second ACT does not sell these items and disposal costs are prohibitive.
• Paint and chemicals of any kind. Second ACT is not allowed to sell or dispose of these items in a landfill.
• Kerosene and gas heaters. Second ACT is not licensed to handle or sell items of this kind and disposal is expensive and highly restricted.
• CPSC frequently recalls items: Infant furniture, car seats, exercise equipment, baby cribs, strollers, carriages, playpens/play yards, children’s items containing lead or phthalates. Please check the CPSC before donating.
• Live Animals
• Water-soaked or stained items
• Swing sets/children’s swimming pools
• Air conditioners
• Doors
• Weapons
Opened toiletries or cosmetics, or used underwear.
Second ACT Thrift Store reserves the right to refuse any donation.
Note regarding furniture: Second ACT Thrift Store accepts clean, usable furniture that can be sold in our store or given to clients. To ensure the safety of our employees, we ask that donations of furniture be made at our retail store whenever possible, if not please call the donation line: 239-418-0331.
Other items we accept to help our clients and support our programs are:
Cash Donations
Gift Cards
Diapers
Diaper Wipes
Non-perishable foods
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Tooth Brush
Twin Sheets
Twin Blankets
New Pillows
IRS Guidelines for donation –
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=164997,00.html
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p561.pdf
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/ar02.html#en_US_2010_publink1000229705
This site is owned and maintained by Abuse Counseling and Treatment, Inc., a non-profit agency funded in part by United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties, Lee County, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, City of Cape Coral, Office of the Attorney General, The Bobby Nichols - Fiddlesticks Charity Foundation, fundraising and donations from the community.
