Store Donations

Linwood Center Boutique accepts new and gently used items that are in excellent condition. All donations are tax deductible; our friendly staff will provide you with a donation slip to use for tax purposes. Please donate apparel that your children have outgrown, items in your own closet that have mysteriously shrunk, jeans and blouses that you have not worn in the past few months, jewelry that no longer conforms to your new tastes, end tables or dressers that no longer match your decor… and the list goes on.

If you’re not sure whether or not you should donate an article of clothing or a piece of furniture, a good rule of thumb is to ask yourself if you would give this item to your neighbor or a  friend.

Your donations are the lifeblood of our store; without them we can not stay in business. Remember, in addition to being a great place to find those hidden treasures you’ve been looking for, Linwood Center Boutique provides training and supported employment opportunities for our program participants. Without your generous donations, our store will cease to exist and the opportunities we have created will disappear.

While Linwood Center Boutique will happily accept most items as donations, we are unable to accept the following:

TV’s unless, flat screens in working condition
Any electronics over 2-years old
Magazines*, adult reading material
Encyclopedias, textbooks, VHS tapes*
Appliances or dishwashers
Building supplies or plumbing fixtures
Mattresses or box springs
Infant car seats, changing tables
Pool or ping-pong tables, exercise equipment
Any items needing re-upholstery
Computers older than 2 years
Carpet
Pianos or organs*
Bedding, towels, linens
Waterbeds, hospital beds or bedsprings
Refrigerators or freezers
Paints, stains or solvents
Tires
Bicycles* and sports helmets
Any items in need of repair

* If these items are in good condition and suitable for children, Linwood’s school and residences may be able to accept them as donations. Please call the school at 410-465-1352 if you would like to make your donations directly to the school.

Linwood Center, Inc., is tax exempt under IRS 501 (c) (3) regulations and your contributions are tax deductible, however, establishing a dollar value of donated items is the exclusive responsibility of the donor.

 For more information regarding tax deductions for donations, donors may order free IRS publications and forms by calling 1-800-826-3676 or via the Internet at http://www.irs.gov/.  Additionally, for your convenience, donors may refer to the Linwood Center Boutique price list for a listing of common donation items and how they are priced for resale within our store.

 Customer Satisfaction

Linwood Center, Inc. values the input of our shoppers and donors.  We encourage you to provide us with feedback, positive or negative, by emailing admin@linwoodcenter.org. Linwood Center’s executive director  will review all comments and, in all cases, anonymity is ensured, if requested.