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The work of our Assistance Ministries would not be possible without
the generous donations of people like yourself. Having considered the
reasons and having developed your personal philosophy for giving, W.A.R.M.
hopes that you will participate by making a monthly cash pledge or
a one time large donation. If you cannot contribute financially, you
may consider items for our W.A.R.M. Treasures Thrift Shop. Please also
consider donating your time as a volunteer.
Donating is also a great way to make use of those items gathering
dust around the house. Consider your need for the item versus that
of our clients. You will have the pleasure of knowing you have made
a difference (and, of course, your donations are subject to deduction).
W.A.R.M. is a Texas not-for-profit corporation with its Federal IRS
501c3 status pending.
Direct financial support is always appreciated. If you have considered
making charitable donations, please give our programs consideration.
W.A.R.M. can put your donations to good use through our W.A.R.M. Treasures
Thrift Shop. For your tax records, you should provide a detailed list
of the items donated. A donation receipt is available for you to complete
and submit with your IRS itemized tax return. Corporations donating
inventory may be eligible for special
tax benefits. Donations are accepted
at the W.A.R.M. Treasures daily during regular business hours. If you
have items that need pick up, please contact
us at our offices to arrange
a time and date.
MONEY (Cash, Check, Stocks)
Monetary donations in the form of cash, checks or gifts of stock
are always needed and appreciated. Through your monetary gifts
we can directly provide assistance to those facing homelessness
or an interruption of their utility services. Whether you are an
individual or a business, please consider helping the needy in
your community by extending your hand in the form of a direct monetary
donation.
FURNITURE
All furniture items are sold in our W.A.R.M. Treasures Thrift
Shop. Furniture and other large donations are eagerly sought due
to the increased financial gain upon their sale.
COMPUTERS
- Complete Systems
- Monitors
- Keyboards
- Laser Printers
- Inkjet Printers
- Scanners
- Laptops
- Software
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NON-PERISHABLE FOOD & PERSONAL HYGIENE
PRODUCTS
- Peanut Butter
- Soups
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Canned pastas
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Spaghetti
- Jelly
- Cereal
- Detergent
- Toothbrushes
- Toilet Paper
- Diapers
- Toothpaste
- Razors (Disposable)
- Deodorant
- Bar Soap
- Shampoo
- Shaving Cream
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VEHICLES
W.A.R.M. accepts the donations of cars, trucks, boats, RVs and
motorcycles. WARM offers two good reasons to donate: (1) your vehicle
to WARM
can result in a retail value tax deduction and (2) the proceeds
from the sale of your donation can provide significant revenue
for our programs.
COOKING-DINING
The demand for small kitchen appliances, dinnerware and cookware
on our W.A.R.M. Treasures Thrift Shop is constant. If you have duplicates
or items you find you do not use, they can be put to good use through
your thoughtful donation. Be confident that you are not only helping
to raise money for our the community but also helping needy families
through reasonably priced home essentials.
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CLOTHING
W.A.R.M. is in constant need of clean, gently used clothing. Donations
are sold in our W.A.R.M. Treasures Thrift Shop. Clothing is also
distributed directly to clients in need. All showroom
clothes
donations are otherwise open and available for sale to the general
public.
We discourage sneakers, socks, under or intimate apparel unless
new and prepackaged. Also, we discourage donations of clothing
that is badly soiled, has visible defects or have manufactures
labels removed. These items will be discarded on inspection.
Finally, for items that you know have special value, please give
us information as to worth to aid us in setting a fair price.
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TOYS-GAMES
Toys are an extremely popular section of the W.A.R.M. Treasures Thrift Shop.
Sale of your donations of unused toys and games will not only raise funds for
the Ministry but provide needy families with items for their children at prices
they might not otherwise be able to afford. This is especially true during gift
giving seasons. When donating toys and games please be conscious of their usability
and safety. We prefer items in fine condition and needing no
repair. We cannot make use of items with significant missing
parts (especially puzzles and games). We prefer such items as
jigsaw puzzles be with original seal as we cannot otherwise guarantee
pieces are not missing.
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JEWELRY
- Bracelets
- Brooches
- Chains
- Cosmetics
- Earrings
- Gemstones
- Jewelry Boxes
- Necklaces
- Rings
- Watches
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BOOKS & MEDIA
The book and media section is one of the busiest sections
of the store. Repeat customers come back year after year. Our special "Inspiration
and Religious" section offers a variety of reading items.
These items allow the reader to learn in depth about the Christian
life and how to cope with life situations. Beyond raising funds
for the organization, your donations may have additional benefit
to the community in providing inspiration. We generally accept
all types of books and media, including both hardback and paperback
books, recent magazines, CDs, cassettes and vinyl records. Please
be aware that we cannot make use of magazines unless specialized in nature (
i.e. Smithsonian, etc.). and no more
than 3 months old. Paperbacks with covers missing will be discarded.
We cannot accept books that in any way demean or are against
the Christian ethics of the WARM organization. Due to copyright
regulations, we cannot sell or make use of home recorded videos
or cassettes
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UNUSABLE AND UNACCEPTABLE
Items we cannot Accept due to logistics, safety, health or ethical
reasons:
- Firearms such as rifles, pistols or detonation-type device
(require special permit).
- Home recorded cassettes or videos (may violate copyright
restrictions).
- Alcoholic, tobacco or prescription drugs. Non-prescription
drugs beyond their "expiration date" and any drugs
for which the original shipping seal is broken.
- Literature or items of a demonic, profane, pornographic
nature. Any literature or items of similar nature that demeans
the Christian intent of this charity.
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HOME & FAMILY ITEMS
- Baby Cribs and Playpens
- Baby Strollers and Swings
- Blankets and Bedding
- Clocks
- Collectable Figurines and Dolls
- Desk Accessories
- Crystal Ornaments
- Decorative Vases
- Greeting Cards
- Luggage
- Accent pieces
- Mirrors
- Novelty Lighting
- Paintings and Prints
- Picture Frames
- Rugs
- Costumes
- Seasonal Ornaments
- Stationery
- Wall Decorations
- Window Treatments
- Writing Instruments
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TV/ELECTRONICS
- Amplifiers and Speakers
- Answering Machines
- Cassette and CD players
- Cellular phones
- Clock Radios
- Cordless and desk phones
- Electric Typewriters
- Televisions
- Radios
- Turn Tables
- VCRs
RECREATION
- Sports Equipment
- Camping Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Cameras
- Binoculars
- Telescopes
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COLLECTIBLES
Advertising Signs
Artifacts
Artwork
Autographs
Books
Bottles
Clothes
Coins
Collectors Cards
Comic Books
Curios
Depression Glass
Figurines
Jewelry
Kitchenware
Lighting
Medals
Pop Culture
Photographs
Scientific Instuments
Stamps
Toys
Vinyl Records
Writing Instruments
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MEDICAL
Bathroom Scales
Blood Pressure Devices
Crutches
Dental Care
First Aid
Manicure
Massagers
Non Prescription Drugs*
Ointments
Optical
Personal Hygiene
Surgical Instruments
Support Pads
Therapeutic Devices
Wheelchairs
Although we are not allowed to sell many kinds of medical equipment,
we can give such items directly to medical facilities. In other
cases, we can pass items onto the American Red Cross or other Charitable
Agencies that can make use of them. We cannot accept prescription
drugs, medications or tablets for which the safety seal has been
broken and/or the expiration date has exceeded. Oftentimes, clients
request much needed medical equipment which they cannot afford
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