where can i donate stuffed animals?

[canamspyder]

anyone knows?:D

[nalababe]

anyone knows?:D

It is difficult. We tried donating previously; however, as many cannot be washed, they would not be accepted by any Charity that we tried.

[45ED]

With what nalababe said in mind, try to wash the stuff animals because in many cases, cleanliness is an issue. Especially in, say, a childrens' hospital, where cleanliness is paramount for heath reasons.

That said, someone (Ullyeus, I think) posted a question similar to this a while ago and a number of suggestions that popped up included:


Childrens' Hospital (domestic, international)
Firefighters (apparently they dole out toys to children in the aftermath of a fire to calm them down)
Women's shelters; shelters in general (for children who have little/nothing for a wide variety of reasons, a toy can go a long way to make them happy)


(Source (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724122&highlight=donate+stuffed+animals))

[originalnutta]

I had a few garbage bags full of newer stuffed toys. And was hoping to send it overseas to kids in war stricken countries.
I wasn't sure how to go about doing this. Or if it's even possible.

[45ED]

I had a few garbage bags full of newer stuffed toys. And was hoping to send it overseas to kids in war stricken countries.
I wasn't sure how to go about doing this. Or if it's even possible.

I figure discussing with a group that deals with children (re:distributing goods and support funds) would be an option. I imagine Plan Canada (http://plancanada.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=194) be happy to discuss ideas.

Even better, shoot off a message to the guy that runs Tom Shoes (http://www.tomsshoes.com/content.asp?tid=460) (Blake Mycoskie) and suggest a distribution plan where a toy is given with every pair of shoes they donate to a child in need. That there is something.

[originalnutta]

I figure discussing with a group that deals with children (re:distributing goods and support funds) would be an option. I imagine Plan Canada (http://plancanada.ca/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=194) be happy to discuss ideas.

Even better, shoot off a message to the guy that runs Tom Shoes (http://www.tomsshoes.com/content.asp?tid=460) (Blake Mycoskie) and suggest a distribution plan where a toy is given with every pair of shoes they donate to a child in need. That there is something.

Great post!


Thank you very much.