Start the new year off right by ridding yourself of the outgrown clothing, unused sporting equipment, outdated décor and last year’s gifts that never quite made it out of the bag.
You’ll gain extra space and if you donate those unwanted goods to a thrift store, you’ll be helping a local charity make our city a better place.
Bonus: Donations made by December 31 will qualify you for a deduction from next year's taxes.
These are just a few thrift stores in the Birmingham area and how you can arrange a pick-up or delivery:
Goodwill Industries
Of the $3.28 billion generated by Goodwill organizations, 84 percent of it goes to supporting its charitable programs.
2350 Green Springs Highway S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)323-6331
www.alabamagoodwill.services.officelive.com
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. The proceeds from the sale of your donated goods are used to fund the organizations programs worldwide.
Birmingham, AL Area Command
2100 11th Ave. North
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205)328-2420
www.birminghamsalvationarmy.org
Salvation Army Family Store
76 Greensprings Hwy.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)942-8484
Salvation Army Family Store
1401 F.L. Shuttlesworth Drive
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205)252-8151
Donation Center
1751 Gadsden Highway (Hwy 11)
Birmingham, AL 35235
Mission Possible Bargain Center
Downtown Jimmie Hale Mission, Inc. is a Christian-based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, which includes a homeless shelter for men, a shelter for women and children, recovery programs, learning centers, and thrift stores. Jessie's Place is a ministry of the Mission. These programs are funded by money raised through the sale of donated goods in the Mission Possible Bargain Centers.
Mission Possible Bargain Center
1569 Cooper Hill Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205)956-5658
www.jimmiehalemission.com/
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Comments
Thank you for featuring our fundraising thrift store, Mission Possible Bargain Center in Eastwood/Irondale. We also have stores in Hanceville and Pinson. Proceeds go toward helping homeless and hurting men, women and children. Thanks again!
Hi Anthony. Thank you for commenting.
I initially left the other locations out because they don't have Birmingham addresses. Since you've mentioned the other locations in your comment, I see no reason not to list the information here.
Readers, please note the other Mission Possible locations a short drive from Birmingham and by all means support the other Bargain Center locations if you're in the area!
Hanceville
306 Main Street SE(Hwy. 31 near City Hall)
Hanceville, AL 35077
(256) 352-6068
Pinson
4496 Center Point Road (near Jack's Hamburgers)
Pinson, AL 35126
(205)683-0500
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