RESOURCES FOR EXECUTORS AND ESTATES

Donation Services

Donation Services

Organizations and locations identified as resources where estates may  donate household goods, furnishings, clothing, books, and other usable property.

Threads of Hope – Presque Isle

Catholic Charities Maine operates this Threads of Hope location as a thrift-store donation point. The official location page states that the store accepts donations on designated days and sells secondhand clothing, furniture, shoes, handbags, dishes, lamps, art, and other household goods. Donated property should be usable and suitable for resale; donation hours are narrower than

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland ReStore

The Greater Portland ReStore accepts donated new and used home-related goods for resale, with proceeds supporting Habitat for Humanity’s affordable-housing work in Greater Portland. The current ReStore page lists building materials, furniture, appliances, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, doors and windows, tools and hardware, and flooring among the types of merchandise handled. Donation drop-off is available

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The Cubby Thrift Stores – Caribou

The Cubby Caribou location accepts gently used physical goods for resale, including clothing, books, home decor, furniture, electronics, appliances, toys, televisions, seasonal items and other usable merchandise. The organization states that donated items generally go directly to the sales floor and that donors may drop off items or contact a store about pickup. The Cubby

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The Cubby Thrift Stores – Presque Isle

The Cubby Presque Isle location accepts gently used physical goods for resale, including clothing, books, home decor, furniture, electronics, appliances, toys, televisions, seasonal items and other usable merchandise. The organization states that donated items generally go directly to the sales floor and that donors may drop off items or contact a store about pickup. The

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The Salvation Army Lewiston Family Thrift Store & Donation Center

The Lewiston Family Thrift Store & Donation Center accepts donated goods for resale through The Salvation Army family-store system. The official location page identifies this as both a thrift store and donation center and lists regular Monday-through-Saturday hours. Donated usable goods are sold through the store; item acceptance is subject to current store standards and

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Spurwink ALLTECH Assistive Technology Recycle & Reuse Program

Spurwink ALLTECH operates an assistive-technology recycle and reuse program that accepts donated durable medical and adaptive equipment. The organization specifically identifies walkers, canes, crutches, shower benches, wheelchairs, commodes and other adaptive equipment as donation categories. Donated equipment is incorporated into a reuse program that makes assistive devices available at reduced cost or through temporary loans,

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Portland Gear Hub

Portland Gear Hub is a nonprofit community bike and outdoor-gear shop that accepts donated bicycles, bike parts and accessories, cross-country skis, snowshoes, winter and outdoor apparel, complete tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks. The organization refurbishes usable equipment for resale or donation through its programs and salvages reusable parts from items that cannot be

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Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services

Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter & Services accepts in-kind donations at its Waterville shelter. The organization publishes a current needs list and asks donors to check items in at the front desk. Needs can include food, hygiene and cleaning supplies, linens and other practical essentials; the list changes as shelter and community-pantry demand changes, so this is

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Stepping Stone Thrift

Stepping Stone Housing states that its thrift program accepts donations seven days a week at the six-bay garage behind the thrift store. Accepted items include clean solid furniture, working appliances, cabinets, dishes and glassware, home décor, art, jewelry, building materials, hardware, tools, kitchen items, working power equipment, camping gear, bed frames, clean mattresses and box

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Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center

Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center accepts in-kind items only when they appear on its current wish list. The organization states that this restriction helps it manage storage and focus on the most pressing needs of the people it serves. Because needs change, donors should not assume that general household goods or clothing are currently wanted;

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Hollis Community Clothing Closet

The Town of Hollis operates the Community Clothing Closet as a local clothing-reuse resource. The official municipal page gives the physical location and hours and provides specific donation instructions, including not leaving contributions when the closet is closed and not using oversized contractor bags. The page also states that household items should not be left,

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