Where to Donate in Southern California: Why ACTS Thrift Pickup Service Makes Giving Back Easier Than Ever
Spring cleaning, downsizing, moving, or simply decluttering—whatever your reason for clearing out unwanted items, you want your donations to make a real difference. In Southern California, you have countless options for donating household goods, but not all donation services are created equal. Here's why ACTS Thrift Store's donation pickup service stands out and how your contributions directly change lives in the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
The ACTS Thrift Difference: 100% Local Impact
When you donate to ACTS Thrift Store, you're not supporting a national corporation or distant cause. Every single dollar of net proceeds stays right here in Southern California, funding critical services for veterans, homeless individuals, struggling families, and at-risk community members. Your donated couch, clothing, or kitchen items become resources that support:
Door of Hope: Providing shelter and services for homeless families
Frontsight Military Ministry: Supporting active military and veterans
Obria Medical Clinics: Offering women's health services
Hoving Home: Helping individuals in recovery rebuild their lives
Inland Valley Hope Partners: Serving seniors and families in crisis
Pacific Lifeline: Delivering emergency response services for seniors
This is community recycling at its best—neighbors helping neighbors through simple acts of generosity.
What ACTS Thrift Accepts for Donation
Clothing and Textiles
We welcome gently used clothing for men, women, and children in all sizes and seasons. Shoes, handbags, belts, and accessories are also appreciated. Even items with minor wear can be resold at affordable prices to families who need them.
Donation tip: Clothing doesn't need to be designer or like-new. Clean, wearable items in good condition help families stretch their budgets.
Furniture and Home Goods
Quality furniture finds second life at ACTS Thrift. We accept:
Sofas, loveseats, and chairs
Dining tables and chairs
Bedroom furniture (beds, dressers, nightstands)
Bookshelves and storage units
Coffee tables and end tables
Desks and office furniture
We also accept housewares including dishes, cookware, small appliances, lamps, decorative items, linens, and more.
Books, Media, and Electronics
Books of all genres, DVDs, CDs, and working electronics are welcome. These items fly off our shelves and help students, readers, and families access entertainment and education affordably.
Toys and Children's Items
Gently used toys, games, puzzles, and children's books provide affordable options for families. We accept items that are clean, complete, and safe for reuse.
E-Waste Accepted
One of ACTS Thrift's most valuable services is e-waste collection. We accept electronic waste including old computers, monitors, printers, cables, and other electronics. This keeps toxic materials out of landfills while providing a convenient disposal option for donors.
Items we cannot accept: Mattresses, recalled items, broken furniture, or items in poor condition. When in doubt, call our donation line at (833) 577-4477.
Free Donation Pickup: Convenient and Professional
Why Choose ACTS Donation Pickup Service
Hauling heavy furniture or multiple boxes of donations isn't easy, especially if you don't have a truck. ACTS Thrift offers free donation pickup throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, making giving back as simple as scheduling an appointment.
Our donors consistently praise our pickup service:
"The driver was very friendly and helpful and dispatch was very accommodating to my schedule."
"They arrived right on time. Both men were polite and very quick to remove all the items that we had left for ACTS."
"I was so relieved when ACTS agreed to pick up my oak computer desk. It is a beautiful piece but too large and heavy for me to move."
How to Schedule Your Free Pickup
Schedule Online: Visit actsthrift.org and use our easy online scheduling system. Select your preferred date and provide details about items for donation.
Receive Confirmation: You'll get immediate email confirmation plus a reminder call the day before pickup.
Prepare Your Items: Place donations in an accessible location like your front porch or garage. You don't need to be home during pickup.
Receive Your Receipt: Drivers leave a detailed receipt for tax purposes, documenting your charitable contribution.
The entire process takes minutes to arrange, and our professional drivers handle all the heavy lifting.
Donation Pickup Service Area
ACTS Thrift offers free pickup service throughout:
Pasadena and surrounding areas
Pomona and neighboring communities
Duarte and the San Gabriel Valley
And other parts of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys
Call our donation hotline at (833) 577-4477 or schedule online to confirm service to your specific address.
Drop-Off Donations Also Welcome
Prefer to drop off donations yourself? All three ACTS Thrift locations accept walk-in donations during business hours:
Pasadena Location 1311 North Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 577-4477
Pomona Location 232 East Foothill Blvd., Pomona, CA 91767 (909) 491-3199
Duarte Location (Now Open!) 2215 E Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010 (626) 605-2914
Our friendly staff will help unload your vehicle and provide a receipt for your donation.
Tax Benefits of Donating
ACTS Thrift Store is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, making your donations tax-deductible. We provide itemized receipts that you can use when filing your taxes. Check with your tax advisor about deduction amounts, but donating quality items to ACTS Thrift offers both community impact and potential tax benefits.
Declutter Your Home, Transform Lives
Every donation to ACTS Thrift—whether it's a bag of clothes or a full household of furniture—becomes part of something bigger. Your items get a second life with families who need them, and sales proceeds fund essential services for our community's most vulnerable members.
The Donation Cycle That Strengthens Community
You donate items you no longer need
We sell them at affordable prices to neighbors who need them
Proceeds fund local nonprofits serving veterans, homeless families, and those in crisis
Community thrives when neighbors help neighbors
This simple cycle of giving creates powerful ripple effects throughout the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.
Moving, Downsizing, or Estate Clearing?
ACTS Thrift pickup service is especially valuable during:
Home moves: Clear out items that won't fit in your new space
Downsizing: Seniors moving to smaller homes can donate furniture and household goods
Estate clearing: Families handling loved ones' belongings find our service compassionate and efficient
Spring cleaning: Annual decluttering becomes easy with pickup service
Redecorating: Update your style while giving your previous décor a second life
Our drivers are professional, respectful, and efficient, whether you're donating a single item or an entire household.
Special Focus: E-Waste Recycling
Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams and contains materials that shouldn't end up in landfills. ACTS Thrift provides a responsible e-waste solution for the community. We accept computers, monitors, printers, cables, keyboards, mice, and other electronics year-round.
This service is especially valuable for:
Businesses upgrading technology
Households disposing of old electronics
Property managers handling tenant leftovers
Anyone wanting to recycle responsibly
Schedule e-waste pickup along with your other donations for ultimate convenience.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your donation to ACTS Thrift Store does more than clear clutter from your home—it provides affordable necessities to families, keeps usable items out of landfills, and funds critical services for veterans, homeless individuals, and struggling community members right here in Southern California.
Schedule Your Free Pickup Today
Call: (833) 577-4477
Schedule online: Visit actsthrift.org
Drop off: Any of our three locations during business hours
Whether you have a single box of books or a full truck's worth of furniture, your donation matters. Thank you for choosing ACTS Thrift Store and for being an active part of making the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys stronger, more compassionate communities.
Every item donated is an opportunity to change a life. Let's make that happen together.
