Work with clients to establish relationships and work through temporary hardships. Partners with the Buffalo Food Shelf, Blessing Closet, and the Buffalo Rotary. Offers services such as: - Baby items such as diapers, wipes, blankets, and bottles. Delivers items and accepts baby items. Will not accept crib furniture with drop sides or car seats. - Gas vouchers on a limited basis - Minor car repair assistance of up to $300 per family per year. The small grant goes toward paying for parts and volunteer labor is provided. - Moving services to help clients move within the area with at least a two-week notice. - Volunteer drivers to provide transportation to medical appointments or job interviews. 2 - 3 day notice is required.

- Fire department with fire prevention and suppression services - Also accepts donated cars to be used for training. Each year, the department trains its 45 volunteers in how to safely extract people from vehicles following a crash. This kind of training requires vehicles for crews to practice on. Individuals interested in donating a vehicle can receive a tax credit. The department provides a receipt for tax purposes and donated vehicles are transported for free.

Equipment donations needed: - Musical equipment (baritones, bass violins, bassoons, cello-baritones, cello-tenors, clarinets, cornets, drum kits, flutes, French horns, guitars, oboes, saxophone-altos, saxophone-baritones, saxophone-tenors, trombones, trumpets, tubas, violas, and violins) - New or gently used athletic equipment (especially high-quality name brands) - TI-83 graphing calculators

There are select items that Bridging can and cannot accept. ? Accepted donations: - Artwork which is framed - Kitchen/dining tables, chairs and dressers - Mattresses, box springs, beds, box springs and blankets - Pots and pans, small appliances and electronics Does not accept: - Bed frames, footboards, waterbeds - Building supplies and large appliances - Clothing - Computers or office furniture ?Visit website at https://bridging.org/give-stuff/#acceptable-items-to-donate for more information on donation guidelines.

Car donations help Habitat for Humanity build homes in partnership with families. Accepts: - Boat - Car - Construction or farm equipment - Motorcycle - RV - Truck - Vehicles whether running or not

Discount home improvement stores that sell new and like-new furniture, appliances, building materials, and more. Inventory comes from donations of goods from people in the area and is always changing. Proceeds help build Habitat for Humanity homes in the Twin Cities area.

- Furniture, appliances, kitchen, and miscellaneous items available - Accepts donations of clean, gently-used furniture including patio furniture, home and garden tools, lamps, plants, pictures, decorator items, home and kitchen accessories, and bookshelves - Reserves the right to decline items based on condition, age, style, etc. - Donations are accepted during business hours - Tax receipt available

Provides furniture and may deliver items to those in need in Northern Saint Louis County. An individual or family member must be referred by another service provider. Those requesting the furniture program will only be able to access the program once a year. Accepts donated furniture items such as: - Bedding - Beds - Chairs - Couches - Cookware - Dishes - Dressers - Lamps - Modern TVs - Pillows - Small appliances - Tables Does not accept donated furniture items such as: - China hutches - Entertainment centers - King-size beds - Lift chairs - Older model TVs - Sleeper couches

Accepts donations of and sells new and used: - Appliances: Clean and working - Art: Framed and excellent condition - Bath Tubs: Modern - Bed Frames: No waterbed frames - Cabinets: No water damage - Cabinet doors and hardware - Cast Iron Tubs: Clawfoot - Ceiling fans - Decorative items - Dishes: No chips or cracks - Doors: Hollow core new and in-frame; solid core in excellent condition - Door Hardware: Doorknobs and hinges - Exterior Finish and Siding: New in box - Floor Coverings: New carpet, tile, vinyl, etc. - Furniture: Excellent condition, no stains - HVAC and related items - Light bulbs: LED - Lighting: Usable working condition - Lumber: No screws or nails - Mirrors: Framed - Paint: Full can, no rust, 5 years or newer - Plumbing: Parts and fixtures - Shower Surround: New - Sinks: No stains or cracking - Small Hardware: Bolts, nails, screws, etc. - Toilets: Marked 1.6 gallon or less - Tools: Working condition with safety pieces - Trim: No nails or screws - Window Sash: Vintage with wood frame - Windows: 5 years and newer All proceeds go towards Habitat for Humanity's work. Will pick up donations.

Accepts and picks up donations of computers and electronics including: - Batteries - Calculators, GPS - Cell phones, smart phones, telephones - Computers, Notebooks, Laptops - CRT TVs, Monitors (CRTs may have a charge, call for details) - Flat panel TVs, monitors - Hard drives, motherboards - Ink, toner - iPads, tablets - Mice, keyboards, cords - Modems, routers, hubs, firewalls - MP3 players, iPods, iTouch - Projection TVs - Random electronic hardware - Scanners, printers, fax machines - Stereo, record players, speakers

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

Discount home improvement stores that sell new and like-new furniture, appliances, building materials, and more. Inventory comes from donations of goods from people in the area and is always changing. Proceeds help build Habitat for Humanity homes in the Twin Cities area.

- Provides clean, gently worn coats or jackets for men and women, infant snowsuits, children's coats, snow pants and mittens, hats, scarves and boots for the whole family - First come, first served basis

Will accept donations of: - Appliances - Books - Clothing (baby and general) - Furniture (baby and general) - New mattresses - School supplies - Sports equipment Donated items can be dropped off or call to arrange a pick up.

Selling new and used household goods, clothing, and other items. For donation information and to arrange pick up of items, call either location. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Fee charged for donation pickup

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

Selling new and used household goods, clothing, and other items. For donation information and to arrange pick up of items, call either location. See website for complete listing of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Fee charged for donation pickup

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

Provides low-cost items such as clothing, furniture, household goods, sporting equipment, books, and electronics. Accepts donations of gently used items.

Accepts donations of, sells, and sometimes provides for free: - Bar stools - Bookcases - Changing tables - Children's toys - China cabinets - Coffee tables - Desk chairs - Dining chairs - Dining tables - Dressers - DVD players - End tables - Floor lamps - Folding chairs - Futons - High chairs - Kitchen tables and chairs - Lamps - Loveseats - Microwaves - Pack 'n Plays - Radios - Recliners - Rocking chairs - Sofas - Strollers - Stuffed chairs - TVs (flat screen) - Wall hangings NOTE: Does not accept box springs, clothing, entertainment centers, exercise equipment, large desks, linens, mattresses, metal filing cabinets, sofa beds, and tv armoires. - Pickup/delivery service available. See website for fee information.

- Fire department with fire prevention and suppression services - Also accepts donated cars to be used for training. Each year, the department trains its 45 volunteers in how to safely extract people from vehicles following a crash. This kind of training requires vehicles for crews to practice on. Individuals interested in donating a vehicle can receive a tax credit. The department provides a receipt for tax purposes and donated vehicles are transported for free.

There are select items that Bridging can and cannot accept. ? Accepted donations: - Artwork which is framed - Kitchen/dining tables, chairs and dressers - Mattresses, box springs, beds, box springs and blankets - Pots and pans, small appliances and electronics Does not accept: - Bed frames, footboards, waterbeds - Building supplies and large appliances - Clothing - Computers or office furniture ?Visit website at https://bridging.org/give-stuff/#acceptable-items-to-donate for more information on donation guidelines.

Thrift stores located throughout the metro area. Accepts donations of new and used items that are clean and in good condition. NOTE: Thrift stores do not have cribs, strollers, car seats, entertainment centers, desks or anything with a mattress (including futons, sleeper sofas, etc.) available or accept donations of same. Will pick up furniture for cost if the caller lives in the pick-up area which is 30-40 miles around the metro area and includes about 100 cities. Furniture must not be damaged. To be eligible for furniture pick-up, donations must also include a minimum of three bags of new or used clothing and household items.

Provides curbside pick-up of used clothing and household items. Items should be bagged in plastic garbage bags (preferred method to keep from getting wet) or boxes no larger than a grocery tote, and placed on the curb on the day of the pick-up. All items must be clean and rack-ready. Call to arrange a pick-up. Will accept the following items: - Gently used clothing of any size or season - Bedding, curtains, towels, place mats, fabric and small area rugs - Jewelry, purses, belts, shoes, hats and scarves - Will accept kitchenware, toys and games, tools IF accompanied by clothing donations Will not accept: microwaves, mattresses and box springs, major appliances, car seats/cribs/strollers, personal care items, food or other perishables, lawn or garden care items, flammable or combustible items, sofa beds, or furniture.

Provides furniture and may deliver items to those in need in Northern Saint Louis County. An individual or family member must be referred by another service provider. Those requesting the furniture program will only be able to access the program once a year. Accepts donated furniture items such as: - Bedding - Beds - Chairs - Couches - Cookware - Dishes - Dressers - Lamps - Modern TVs - Pillows - Small appliances - Tables Does not accept donated furniture items such as: - China hutches - Entertainment centers - King-size beds - Lift chairs - Older model TVs - Sleeper couches