When the items you donate to ReStore are sold, the money helps families achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better future. Need to donate stuff? Remodeling, cleaning, down-sizing or just getting organized? Whatever your project, don’t let the items you no longer need.
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If you have fully recovered from COVID-19, you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating your plasma.
You can donate your car, truck, boat, or other vehicle to a charity. An organization may give a donated vehicle to someone, use it for operations, or sell it at auction. If you donate a vehicle, you will need to transfer the title of the to the charity. Also, remove license plates and registration documents before you donate the car. Golf around! crack. Last winter, One Warm Coat's incredible Ambassadors held more than 4,000 coat drives across the US. Combined with coat and dollar donations from wonderful donors, more than 500,000 children and adults in need.
Because you fought the infection, your plasma now contains COVID-19 antibodies. These antibodies provided one way for your immune system to fight the virus when you were sick, so your plasma may be able to be used to help others fight off the disease.
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What is Convalescent Plasma?
Convalescent refers to anyone recovering from a disease. Plasma is the yellow, liquid part of blood that contains antibodies. Antibodies are proteins made by the body in response to infections. Convalescent plasma from patients who have already recovered from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may contain antibodies against COVID-19. Giving this convalescent plasma to hospitalized people currently fighting COVID-19 may help them recover. FDA has issued an emergency use authorization for convalescent plasma to be used in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and is being investigated for the treatment of COVID-19. Based on scientific evidence available, the FDA concluded this product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and that the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
I Have Fully Recovered From COVID-19. Am I Eligible to Donate Plasma?
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Donate Blood and Plasma to Make a Difference
People who have fully recovered from COVID-19 for at least two weeks are encouraged to consider donating plasma, which may help save the lives of other patients. COVID-19 convalescent plasma must only be collected from recovered individuals if they are eligible to donate blood. Individuals must have had a prior diagnosis of COVID-19 documented by a laboratory test and meet other donor qualifications. Individuals must have complete resolution of symptoms for at least 14 days prior to donation. A negative lab test for active COVID-19 disease is not necessary to qualify for donation.
How Can I Donate Convalescent Plasma?
Several resources are available regarding options to donate convalescent plasma in your area. To learn more and find the site nearest you:
I Haven’t Had COVID-19. What Can I Do to Help?
You can consider donating blood! One blood donation can save up to three lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to the U.S. blood supply. Donor centers have experienced a dramatic reduction in donations due to the implementation of social distancing and the cancellation of blood drives. Blood is needed every day to provide lifesaving treatments to a variety of patients. You can help ensure that blood continues to be available for patients by finding a blood donor center near you to schedule your donation. Several sites also have information about donating plasma.
Additional Information
For more information about FDA's work to speed access to this safe and potentially helpful treatment for COVID-19, see Recommendations for Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma.
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We appreciate donations any time of the year! Our buildings remain closed to the public. Please drop off donated items at the entrance of our Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, and Woodbury adoption centers during regular business hours.
View our Amazon Wishlist for specific items we're looking for.
Our wish list includes:
- Cat traps
- Clean bath towels
- Leads, leashes, and collars
- Gentle leaders (medium and large sizes)
- Unopened pet food and treats in containers/bags weighing less than 10 pounds (no prescription food)
- Baby food with meat (for sick cats)
- Cage scratchers for cats from StretchandScratch.com
- Kuranda dog beds from Kuranda.com
- Kongs (all sizes but especially the larger ones)
- Greenie’s Pill Pockets
We cannot accept the following items:
- Homemade dog treats, used dog treats, and raw hides
- Toner cartridges, old computers, computer equipment (mice, keyboards, monitors, printers, etc.)
- Medications and medical supplies, including syringes
- Pesticide products, including topical or oral flea and tick treatment, flea sprays, powders, or foggers
- Padded dog beds (Kuranda beds are acceptable)
- Used litter boxes
- Confetti shredded paper
- Old clothing (T-shirts, socks, etc.)
- Comforters, pillows, pillow cases, and sheets
- Anything that is broken or has missing pieces
Schedule a tour
Groups are welcome to schedule a tour of one of our facilities when they drop off donations. Our tour schedules fill up quickly, so please schedule tours at least two weeks in advance.
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