The charity collects used books and donates them to underfunded libraries and schools, both in the u. We thank you for your interest in donating books to the. Donations are essential and help fund the many vital. So, every year we give away thousands of new and gently used books. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair books offers quality used books at fair prices and with exceptional service.
Here is a link for places in calgary that accept book donations. The kidney foundation of canada kidney clothes donation program. The calgary public library foundation accepts donations of materials books, cds, dvds at community libraries and funds raised are invested back into the library. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families. Any books we cant sell are either donated directly to one of our nonprofit partners or recycled. Donate books better books and bibles, calgary, alberta. Where in the city is the best place to donate used books to. Every week we accept hundreds of used books to redistribute to the christian community. Book lovers get excited in may because there are 2 big used book sales in calgary each spring. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Friends will remain closed until the ban on nonessential businesses is lifted.
A charity that helps young refugees and immigrants has 100 refurbished laptops thanks to two calgary organizations. As a former book maker, book hoarder and the type of person to salvage and restore full sets of encyclopedias 60s, 70s, 80s only to find theyre completely valueless, i do have some experience with trying to mitigate the insane amount of book waste we produce. Fairs fair buys, sells and trades gently used books. There are few greater pleasures in life than sitting down to a newtoyou book and getting. Donate books with a free donation pickup pickup please. We accept university and college textbooks published in the last 15 years. Thank you for your interest in donating books to support toronto public library tpl. Goodwill goodwill accepts used book donations for their resale stores. Schools, workplace and community groups collect thousands of books all year long through book drives to donate to the childrens.
Where is a good place to donate used books and puzzles and. The childrens book bank depends on donations of new and gentlyused childrens books from the community to support all of our programming both at our berkeley storefront and across toronto. Donations can be dropped off at the rear entrance of. The donation centre will now accept donations 7 days a week from 9. We have two bookstores specializing in maintaining the widest book selection around. We donate 50% of the textbooks to partner campus libraries in east africa.
Consider donating your used books to one of these 10 organizations. Helen youn calgary resources for donations and recycling. We thank you for your interest in donating books to the calgary public library. Where is a good place to donate used books and puzzles and such. We have decided to boomark the big book sale until later in the year, but the need for book donations to help keep books in the hands of families who need them most is still high. Your donation to the calgary dropin centre provides crucially needed programs and services for calgarians experiencing homelessness. I will also add book crossings do a search for them, and leave the books around town. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes.
If you dont live near a book dropoff site, better world books might just offer the easiest way to donate used books. I am cleaning out my moms old house and have tons of books and puzzles and board games to get rid of. The group purchases your used books and cuts you a check, which you can give to the charity of your choice. If the university of calgary bookstore can use it, we offer up to 50% of the current new book price. This book sale is incredibly important to the operations of calgary reads. All you have to do is box them up and print out a shipping label they pay for the cost of shipping and send em out. So many of us have books piling up in corners, lining up along the. Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. Best suggestion for them to go to a place where they would be appreciated.
The calgary bridge foundation for youth cbfy got the donation from the. We work collaboratively with campus and community partners to create this impact, book by book. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick. Reset society of calgary book sale family fun calgary. Donation of 100 refurbished laptops benefits young calgarians.
The calgary public library foundation accepts donations of materials books, cds, dvds at community libraries and funds raised are invested back into the. If you cant find them a new home or the pages are falling out, recycle them. Savers is one of the largest recyclers of used clothing in the world and has been in the business of keeping reusable goods out of landfills for over 60 years. If its being used on another campus, youll get up to 30% of the current new book price. The kidney foundation of canada kidney clothes donation program 18004143484 or schedule online. Reading tree reading tree has book donation centers throughout the u. The donation centre is a hub of volunteers that help sort clothing, hygiene items, household items and furniture, recyclables, medical supplies, computer hardware and many other goods donated by the public. If you need help to move your donation from your car, you may request a book cart at the accounts desk.
What to do with your used books out of chaos professional. Collect new or gently used children s books from friends, family members or coworkers and donate them to calgary reads. Nesterenko is founder of books between friends, an organization that takes in donations of used books and allows charitable groups to do the selling and reap the rewards. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair books offers quality used books at fair. Ive gone to fairs fair and sold then what i could but still have quite a few books.
May 1 2 from 3 8 pm and may 3 5 from 10 am 5 pm, 2019 where. The donations go to stock the salvation army store, or to provide reading materials for salvation armys homeless shelters. Friends of the public library accepts gently used books for fundraising book sales. If the book cannot be sold, it is either donated directly to an affiliated nonprofit or recycled. Give the gift of literacy when you donate your used books to charity. The calgary public library foundation supports the library through fundraising. Donate books to charity free nationwide book donation pick up. Owning books is an important way to promote literacy.
Charities like big brothers, spca thrift store, salvation army, or developmental disabilities will also receive your donations. Your generosity will help people staying in shelter access their own housing in the community. Medical textbook donations donation of medical textbooks and journals is a wonderful and easy way to help promote education and autonomy in underserved areas. Ive found this really, really depends on what the books actually are.
The cpaa is actively involved in community cleanups, donation roundups and clothing and bottle drives across calgary, edmonton and their surrounding communities. The donation centre is a hub of volunteers that help sort clothing, hygiene items, household items and furniture, recyclables, medical supplies, computer hardware and many other goods donated by the. As a former book maker, book hoarder and the type of person to salvage and restore full. The calgary public library foundation accepts donations of.
Your donations help transform the lives of families in calgary. For large donations please contact us at email protected. Mobile recycle program the elbow valley residents club hosts a community cleanup the last saturday of every month from 10am 2pm. Serving calgary since 1988, fairs fair offers quality books at fair prices and with exceptional service. Savers value village accepts donations of used goods on behalf of nonprofits, and purchases those goods from the nonprofit, providing them with unrestricted revenue. Theres one on 4th street sw at 20th or so next to duckys karaoke bar. We resell 20% of the textbooks we collect at affordable prices to students, funding initiatives on local campuses. Cerebral palsy association of alberta call 18884778030. Owning books, and having a home library encourages reading, and as you know, reading is a fundamental skill that has a profound impact on our lives. Textbooks for change donate used textbooks to create an.
Whether its donating educational material to campus libraries in kenya or selling an affordable used textbook to a student in canada, our goal is to improve the educational landscape around the world. In response to the covid19 pandemic and the recommendations of the government of alberta, donations will only be accepted at wins donation centre, bay. Another option is dropping your books off at donation bins. With your donation, youll help raise money for programs that promote literacy, teaching kids, supporting families, building schools, and filling libraries. Only 2 boxes or 4 bags will be accepted at one time. Due to covid19, the calgary public library has suspended its book donation program indefinitely. Calgary reads accepts donations of new or gently used childrens books. The city of calgary how to recycle paperback books.
In the last 10 years, savers has paid its collective. The reset society of calgary formerly servants anonymous book sale raises funds to help women and girls who have been the victims of exploitation and human trafficking. Weve been hosting the sale with our partner cbc calgary since 2002 and it continues to grow each year. They make used car donations, car removal, car recycling, or simply junking a car. Where to donate used books 10 places to start money crashers. Please deposit donations in the wall donation book drop in the main library lobby during regular library service hours. Our inventory is organized in a way that allows you to browse quickly if desired, yet is deep and. Sometimes we can buy your books for used book wholesalers, and what they pay for books varies widely. The salvation army accepts used goods donations, including hardback and paperback books.
We have a need for all donated items through our various programs. The goods offered in savers thrift stores are always purchased from local nonprofit organizations. The more books circulating in calgary, the richer the reading landscape. I would prefer a charity or nonprofit organization. Savers value village accepts donations of used goods on behalf of nonprofits, and purchases. When youre moving, making space for new books, or just downsizing your personal library, think of the library. We have decided to boomark the big book sale until later in the year, but the need for book donations to help keep books in the. Charities like big brothers, spca thrift store, salvation army, or. Donations better world books 55740 currant road mishawaka, in. Donations can be dropped off at the rear entrance of building c, bay 26.
You can find dropoff locations in your community on the salvation army website. Monetary donations, as well as book donations, are accepted, as well as the ability to shop on librarystore. Adults and children need access to books so they can become strong readers, but they also need books of their own. It is the donors responsibility to count materials for which you wish to have a receipt. You can help support the library even more by making a cash donation. Wins gratefully accepts a wide variety of gently used and new items to be sold in our stores, and offered free of charge to women in need through our free goods referral program.
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