I had a friend ask me the other day for places to donate gently used maternity and baby clothes in Orange County so I posted on my Tiny Oranges Facebook page to see if anyone had a suggestion.
Within one evening, I got 14 responses of great local OC charities. I love Facebook! I wanted to do a post listing these organizations in case you have items you no longer need and want to donate to local families who can use your help. Your donations make a difference.
Of course, I know there are MANY more, so please comment below if you want to add to this list! And, please do “like” my Facebook page as my readers have the best info to share!
Here they are (please make sure to call before dropping off to confirm hours and address):
Assistance League of Orange [Assistance to those in need in Orange.] Donations for thrift shop needed. 124 South Orange Street, Orange, California 92866. (714) 532-5800
Casa Teresa [Homeless shelter for pregnant women over 18] 8:30 – 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Please call (714) 538 – 4860 for address. Donation bin on side of driveway, drop items there and ring bell for receipt. No cribs or mattresses. Orange.
Circle of Concern [Circle of Concern Thrift Store supports abused and neglected children.] Weekly pick-ups available; click HERE for list of OC cities and call 1-800-499-5121 for more information.
Collette’s Children’s Home [Helping homeless women and children ] – 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Please call (714) 596-1380 in advance to ensure they can accept donation. Huntington Beach.
Focus Orange County [Assistance to families in need.] 13261 Dunklee Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840-6158. (714) 971-2244
Laura’s House [Ending the silence of domestic violence] – Lake Forest . Tell them Jacelynn Ok’d donations if you call. Click here for drop off hours and address.
MOMS Orange County [Helping families have healthy babies] – Drop off from 8:30 – 5pm weekdays or call to arrange drop off on a Saturday or weeknight. 1128 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Orangewood Children’s Foundation [Provides services for abused and neglected children and at-risk famlies] – Can drop items Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00 at front desk. 1575 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana.
Orange County Rescue Mission [Christian based] – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday: One Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782. Click here for urgent needs.
Share Our Selves [Services for homeless and low income families] Drop off at 1550 Superior Avenue, Costa Mesa, between 8:00am-3:00pm. 949.270.2100.
This is great! I am going to do this for my town, Ogden Utah. Thanks so much. 🙂
Yay! So happy it was helpful!
My friend just reccommended your page because I wanted to donate some gently used items. My first thought was Orangewood which you have posted. There website clearly sates they can only accept new items. Just thought I would let you know. I will look into some of the others. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you so much for the comment. I know the website says that, but I called to double check, and as long as items are GENTLY used, they will still accept them :).
Thank you for the post. This helps having all the info in one spot. Any info on charities benefiting underage moms in oc or south oc?
Hi there,
I work with a non-profit called Young Life. We have a fairly new program in Orange County called YoungLives that is a mentor program to teen moms. We are always in need of baby item donations. I wasn’t sure how to contact Kim who asked if you know of any programs for underage moms. We serve girls aged 12-19. Feel free to contact me at myrnabittar@gmail.com.
-Myrna
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I have a crib, baby blankets and crib comforter set to donate. Trying to find a good place that actually needs these items… ?