Boomerangs needs your donations to continue to support and provide critical funding to AIDS Action in partnership with Fenway Health. Together, this partnership serves to enhance the wellbeing of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community through health care, education, research and advocacy. All proceeds from Boomerangs directly helps fund work to prevent new HIV infections and improve the lives of thousands of people already living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts.
Donations are 100% tax-deductible and receipts are available upon request.
All donations should be free of mildew, smoke, or pet odor, especially clothing, furniture and curtains.
Please read through our lists of items we need and items we don’t accept. Please note we accept all donations at our discretion due to space limitations. Donations accepted, weather permitting. During inclement weather or extreme temperatures, we will close for donations in the interest of safety.
What We Do and Don’t Accept
Acceptance of all donations is subject to in-person inspection and approval by our staff. An item may be declined if it presents a health or safety hazard, if we think it’s unlikely to sell, or if we happen to have run out of space.
CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES
We do take
- Clean clothes in good condition
- Shoes
- Accessories
- Jewelry
- Bras
We don’t take
- Items with mildew, mothball, smoke, or pet odor
- Used underwear and socks
LINENS
We do take
- Aprons
- Tablecloths and runners
- Placemats and doilies
- Napkins
- Oven mitts
- Curtains
(Small sets only, no custom treatments)
We don’t take
- Bedding
- Sheets
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Pillow cases
- Towels
- Dishcloths and dish towels
- Handkerchiefs
MEDIA
We do take
- Books
- Records
- VHS
- Cassette tapes
- Comics
- Video Games
We don’t take
- Magazines
- Periodicals
- Encyclopedias
- Moldy/mildewed books
FURNITURE
Please note that we have no longer offer furniture pick-up service. All furniture is accepted on a case-by-case basis based on condition, quantity, and space limitations.
We do take
- Coffee tables
- Side tables
- Dressers
- Kitchen tables/chairs
- Smaller desks (not executive desks)
- Sideboards/Credenzas
- Book shelves and other small shelving units
We do not take:
- Bed frames or futons
- Couches or large upholstered pieces
ELECTRONICS
We do take
- Lamps
- Fans
- Small & Clean Kitchen accessories- blenders, griddles, microwaves, toasters, etc
- Office electronics- keyboards, mice, etc
- Flat Screen and modern televisions
- Entertainment equipment – receivers, speakers, game consoles, DVD players, etc.
- Cameras and camera equipment
We don’t take
- Broken or dirty items
- Old routers and modems
- Tube/projection TVs and CRT monitors
- Computers and printers
- Items with filters: Vacuums, Air conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Air purifiers
- Foot baths
- Large appliances – such as ovens and full-size refrigerators
ELECTRONICS
We do take
- Clean, working household electronics
- Flat-panel TVs
- Audio equipment
- Lamps
- Fans
- Small kitchen appliances
We don’t take
- Broken or dirty items
- Tube/projection TVs and CRT monitors
- Computers and printers
- Items with filters: Vacuums, Air conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Air purifiers
- Foot baths
- Built-in fixtures – including hard-wired sconces, overhead lights, and fans
- Large appliances – such as ovens and full-size refrigerators
HOME DECOR
We do take
- Framed mirrors
- Artwork
- Knickknacks
- Collectables
- Throw pillows
We don’t take
- Unframed mirrors
- Rugs
- Custom-fit window treatments
INFANT AND CHILD ITEMS
We do take
- Clothes for infants and children
- Toys, if new in box
We don’t take
- Baby items – including strollers, car seats, cribs, playpens, changing tables, baby bottles, etc.
- Used toys, puzzles, and board games
EVERYTHING ELSE
We do take
- Tools
- New toiletries
We don’t take
- Opened toiletries
- Food
- Building materials and used paint
- Most exercise and sports equipment, including skis, golf clubs, exercise bikes, and treadmills
- Medical supplies
- Hazardous materials, including items containing fuel (kerosene, gasoline, propane, etc.) or toxic chemicals