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.

Maine Veterans’ Home – Augusta

Maine Veterans’ Homes accepts qualifying gifts in kind for resident use at its Homes. The organization gives examples such as DVDs, magazines and books and instructs donors to contact the Development Team about current needs and restrictions before making an in-kind contribution. Gifts may be delivered to a Maine Veterans’ Home, and this row represents

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Auburn Public Library

Auburn Public Library accepts donations of new books and used books in good condition, along with DVDs and CDs. Donated books should be free of mold, mildew, excessive dirt, major water damage, missing pages, or serious binding damage. The library does not accept encyclopedias, cassette or VHS tapes, computer software, Reader’s Digest condensed books, textbooks,

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Orono Health Association Thrift Shop

Orono Health Association Thrift Shop accepts gently used clothing and home goods. Its published examples include art, books, clothing and outerwear, dishware and flatware, linens, puzzles, games and crafts, shoes and boots, sporting goods, toys, yarn and fabric. Donations should be clean and presentable, and the association provides an outside drop box for donations outside

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Welcome To Housing Home Goods Bank

Welcome To Housing operates a nonprofit home-goods bank and accepts donated household property at its Old Town warehouse. Published requested items include dishes and flatware, pots and pans, kitchen basics, bedding, pillows, new mattresses, towels, shower curtains, small rugs, lamps, tables, chairs, couches and personal-care items. The organization emphasizes usable “donations with dignity” rather than

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St. Rose of Lima Thrift Store

St. Rose of Lima Thrift Store is a Catholic parish thrift operation in Jay. The Diocese of Portland identifies the Horan Street shop and provides a telephone number for people wishing to donate or volunteer. Proceeds support the parish’s social-ministry work, so donated resale goods are used to sustain community assistance rather than operating as

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St. Martin Thrift Store

St. Martin Thrift Store is a Catholic parish thrift shop serving the Millinocket area. The Diocese of Portland lists the store at 112 Maine Avenue and provides the published telephone number for people who want to donate or volunteer. The program keeps usable goods in circulation through local resale and provides another donation outlet in

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Holy Family Thrift Shop

Holy Family Thrift Shop is a volunteer-run parish thrift store operated by the Parish of the Resurrection of the Lord at 33 Carroll Street in Old Town. The parish’s official local-ministries page identifies the thrift shop and its public shopping schedule, establishing it as an ongoing resale and reuse program serving the community. Goods suitable

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The Attic Thrift Store

The Attic Thrift Store accepts quality gently used clothing, belts, shoes, purses, home décor, children’s toys, linens and drapery, housewares, small kitchen appliances, framed art, jewelry, books, DVDs and quality used furniture. The Bangor shop publishes specific donation windows and states that acceptance remains subject to staff availability and available space. The store does not

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New Hope Midcoast

New Hope Midcoast accepts selected physical donations supporting people affected by domestic abuse. Its current wish list includes household and personal-care basics and states that it is accepting new and gently used high-quality clothing and accessories for its annual Shop for Hope program. Clothing must be resale-ready, without stains or tears, and donors are instructed

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Somerset Humane Society Animal Shelter

Somerset Humane Society accepts physical wish-list donations used in the operation of its Skowhegan animal shelter. The shelter’s donation page states that it maintains a list of regularly needed goods and welcomes donations that support the care of animals. Because needs can change with the number and type of animals in residence, donors should consult

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