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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Est. 1904Tampa, FL
Donating to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been matching adult mentors with young people since 1904. Their donation program helps fund these mentoring relationships. When you drop off clothing or household items at a BBBS donation site, the proceeds go toward recruiting, screening, and supporting volunteer mentors across the country.
Many Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates partner with thrift retailers like Savers and Value Village, so you may see BBBS-branded donation stations at those stores. Items are purchased by the retail partner, and the funds go back to BBBS. This partnership model means your donation generates revenue whether or not each item sells individually.
BBBS serves over 200,000 young people each year through their community-based and school-based mentoring programs. Research shows that kids with a Big Brother or Big Sister are more confident, perform better in school, and are less likely to skip class. Your donated clothes help make those matches happen.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Locations by State
489 donation centers across 6 states
Arizona
147 locations- Phoenix · 3841 N 91st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037, USA
- Gilbert · 500 E Houston Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA
- Gilbert · 505 W Houston Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233, USA
- Glendale · Gateway Police Station, 6261 N 83rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303, USA
- Glendale · 11232 N 65th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304, USA
New Mexico
113 locations- Albuquerque · 4016 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
- Albuquerque · 9800 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
- Las Cruces · 2340 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
- Santa Fe · 800 St Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
- Albuquerque · 1619 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Washington
106 locations- SeaTac · 20008 Pacific Hwy S, SeaTac, WA 98198, USA
- Pacific · 219 Frontage Rd N, Pacific, WA 98047, USA
- Redmond · 16071 NE 36th Way, Redmond, WA 98052, USA
- Renton · 450 Bremerton Ave NE, Renton, WA 98059, USA
- Seattle · 1221 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Utah
87 locations- Murray · 5715 S 1300 E, Murray, UT 84121, USA
- Orem · 1450 W 800 N, Orem, UT 84057, USA
- Saint George · 2410 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790, USA
- Salt Lake City · 1276 500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA
- Salt Lake City · 3461 W 4850 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84118, USA
Missouri
19 locations- Kansas City · 1709 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64108
- North Kansas City · 2125 Fayette St, North Kansas City, MO 64116, USA
- Kansas City · 515 Liberty St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA
- Kansas City · 311 W 72nd St, Kansas City, MO 64114, USA
- Kansas City · 9700 Holmes Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131, USA
Kansas
17 locations- Leavenworth · 3200 Shrine Park Rd, Leavenworth, KS 66048, USA
- Overland Park · 7201 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204, USA
- Lenexa · 12022 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA
- Olathe · 1200 E 151st St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
- Olathe · 15901 W 127th St, Olathe, KS 66062, USA
Frequently Asked Questions
How do BBBS donations fund mentoring?
Donated items are sold through thrift retail partners. Revenue funds the matching process: recruiting, screening, and training volunteer mentors who work one-on-one with kids.
Where do I drop off donations for Big Brothers Big Sisters?
Many BBBS affiliates have donation bins or partner with stores like Savers and Value Village. Check your local BBBS chapter website for drop-off locations.
Does Big Brothers Big Sisters pick up donations?
Some affiliates offer home pickup. Availability depends on your area. Contact your local BBBS chapter to schedule a pickup or find the nearest drop-off point.
Is Big Brothers Big Sisters a good charity?
BBBS has operated since 1904 and consistently earns high marks from charity evaluators. Their mentoring model is backed by independent research showing measurable outcomes for youth.
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