Recently after I incorporated the Konmari method into my life, I immediately turned my house inside-out to determine what items I had that sparked joy. As I looked through the things I owned, I noticed how childhood items had been tucked away, forgotten about for years.

In the back of my closet, I found old bedsheets and pillowcases with Disney princesses and Barbie on them. Although my Bratz blanket sparked joy in my past-self, I had grown out of these sheets and wouldn’t use them.

I decided to donate my old blankets and sheets instead, in hopes that it can be a comfort for other kids like they were to me.

If you have gently used bedding you no longer use and can benefit someone else, here are a few places where you can donate them.

Note: Ask about policies on words or images and make sure that there aren’t any rips or stains.

WHERE CAN I DONATE BEDDING

One House At A Time

Support OHAAT’S Beds for Kids program by donating bedtime essentials for children in need. They will accept gently used twin-size sheets and pillowcases gently used blankets and comforters. You can either schedule a drop-off or pickup by contacting volunteers@ohaat.org.

HIAS Pennsylvania

HIAS Pennsylvania provides services for refugees, immigrants, and aslyum seekers settling in the United States. Bedding in clean and in decent condition are accepted and you can arrange a donation by contacting community@hiaspa.org.

Philly AIDS Thrift

You can drop off gently used bedding at Philly AIDS Thrift during their business hours and receive a tax-deductible receipt.

If you have bedding that is too old, check out our previous post on where to take them.

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Siani Colón is a Philly-based journalist, born and raised in the city, focused on community-based reporting. In her free time, she volunteers with the Tacony Creek Park. View all posts by Siani Colon