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The Children's Collective of Florida501(c)(3) nonprofit

Give Goods

Your child outgrew it. Another child needs it.

Building our pipeline of donated goods is the heart of what we do right now. The quality kids' items your family has outgrown can become clothing, essentials, and dignity for a child in our community who needs them. It's the simplest, most direct way to help a neighbor today.

What we collect

Quality kids' goods, ready for a second home

If your children have outgrown it, another child can grow into it. We welcome the quality kids' items your family is ready to pass on and treat each one as a gift entrusted to our care.

Small enough for a bin:

  • Kids' clothing
  • Shoes
  • Coats & outerwear
  • Books
  • Toys & games
  • School supplies
  • Backpacks & duffel bags
  • Diapers & wipes: new, sealed packages
  • Bottles & nipples: new, sealed
  • Toiletries: new, sealed
  • Youth undergarments (underwear & socks): new, unopened packages

Handed to us in person. Schedule a pickup →

  • Strollers
  • Highchairs
  • Baby carriers
  • Bouncers
  • Large baby gear
  • Formula: new, sealed, unexpired
  • Baby ointment & infant medical supplies (diaper rash cream, antibiotic ointment): new, sealed, unexpired

We cannot accept cribs, bassinets, pack-and-plays, crib mattresses and bumpers, infant sleep products, car seats, or bunk beds. Please give used items that are clean, complete, and in good condition.

Where it goes

Two ways every donation reaches a child

Whatever you give does one of two things, and both reach a child who needs it.

Given to a child in need through a partner

When a partner nonprofit has a child in crisis who needs clothing, shoes, or essentials now, the goods are contributed directly to them.

Resold to fund local programs

Quality items are sold affordably through the Collective Kids Closet. The proceeds fund local programs for children in foster care, kinship homes, and crisis.

See how the whole model works →

Good for kids, good for the planet

11 million tonsof clothing and textiles Americans send to landfills every year, with only about 15% recycled

The quality kids' items your family has outgrown stay in use for another child instead of adding to that pile. Reuse also saves precious resources; making one new pair of jeans takes about 2,000 gallons of water.

Sources: U.S. EPA (textiles); United Nations

How to give

Three easy ways to donate goods

Start with a pickup (we come to you in Martin County), or bring your whole community in.

Available now

Schedule a pickup

Available now across Martin County. Have a bag or a carload of quality kids' items? Tell us what you have and we'll arrange to come to you.

Host a donation bin

Host one at your business, school, or place of worship and become a neighborhood drop-off point.

Run a goods drive

Rally your workplace, school, team, or congregation to collect kids' essentials together. We'll help you set it up and make it easy.

In-kind donations are tax-deductible. We'll acknowledge what you give; you determine its value for your records.

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