COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

 

BESTOWING THE BASICS

• PO Box 791, Athol, ID 83801  |  208-610-4553

• info@bestowingthebasics.org 

• Non-profit organization serves Athol, Bayview, Careywood & surrounding rural, underserved communities in North Idaho

• Provides basic essentials to help feed, clothe, clean, warm & shelter those in need

• Programs: ABC Food Bank, Blessing Bags, Family Assistance, Period Pouches/Packs, Young Hearts

• Young Hearts program supplies customized hygiene & household bags to Meals On Wheels individuals.

• Personal care products for men, women & children, feminine hygiene, household cleaners

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BRIDES ACROSS AMERICA

• 342 N Main St., Andover, MA 01810  |  877-650-3309

• info@bridesacrossamerica.com

• Donate unwanted bridal gowns/dresses for the benefit of military, first responder & frontline healthcare worker brides-to-be

• Each year over 2,000 gowns are provided

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CHILDREN'S VILLAGE

• 1350 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815  |  208-667-1189

• A residential home for children who need a safe haven from abuse, neglect or a severe family crisis. Check website for monthly needs.

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CITY THRIFT (FOR WISHING STAR FOUNDATION)

• 165 E. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815  |  208-268-8600

• "Wishing Star" fosters hope & special memories by granting wishes for children with terminal, life-threatening or medically complicated conditions, & by supporting their families.

• Clothing, shoes, jewelry, home decor, toys, housewares, books/DVDs, furniture & more would be appreciated.

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COATS 4 KIDS

• 500 W. Boone Ave., Spokane, WA  99201  |  509-324-4000

• Donated coats are cleaned & distributed to children in Spokane & Coeur d'Alene areas. Program begins each year in September.

• Businesses can become "drop-off locations". KXLY provides a collection box, bags & promotional flyers for display.

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COMPANIONS ANIMAL CENTER

• 11650 N. Ramsey Rd., Hayden, ID  83835  |  208-772-4019

• Formerly Kootenai Humane Society

• KHS is a "no-kill" shelter.

• Website provides needs list for pet, shelter & office supplies.

• Thrift store at 916 N. 3rd St., Coeur d'Alene, accepts donations which help fund organization, as well as item sales.

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CUP OF GRACE

• "Building a better community one cup at a time"

• 31848 N. Fourth Ave., Spirit Lake, ID 83869

• PO Box 744, Spirit Lake, ID  83869

• 817-228-5018 or email amy@cupofgrace.life

• Programs include - FREE weekly meals for Spirit Lake community, school clothing closets, summer weekend lunches/weekend bags, first responder "buddy bags" for children in traumatic situations, family assistance

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FAMILY PROMISE OF NORTH IDAHO

• 501 E. Wallace, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814  |  208-777-4190

• Office & guest needs change frequently. Check website for current needs.

• Guides & supports families with children who need temporary food & shelter while seeking permanent employment & affordable housing.

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GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

• 1212 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814  |  208-765-4520

• 4040 E. 16th Ave., Post Falls, ID  83854  |  208-773-6181

• Sales proceeds from donated items help people train for careers & get supporting services needed to be successful, including English language training, additional education, access to transportation & child care.

• Donations can be taken to stores or dropped off in area bins clearly marked "Goodwill".

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTH IDAHO

• 176 W. Wyoming Ave., Hayden, ID  83835  |  208-762-4352

• Brings people together to build homes, communities & hope.

• Donations to the ReStore (& purchases) help accomplish the goal of providing homes for those who do not quality for conventional loans. Most labor is done by volunteers & the family who will reside in the home.

• Habitat ReStore welcomes furniture, working appliances, building materials, lighting, doors, windows & more. Pick-up is available. 

• ReStore is open to the public for shopping.

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HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO​

• 503 E. Seltice Way, #5, Post Falls, ID 83854  |  208-773-5076

• Items in good condition are appreciated. Cannot accept baby furniture, car seats, TV's, computers, tires or construction materials.

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IDAHO YOUTH RANCH

• 845 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814  |  208-664-1736

• Offers emergency shelter, residential care, youth & family therapy, job readiness training, adoption services & more for at-risk kids & their families.

• Thrift store donations & sales help fund programs & services.

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LAKE CITY BICYCLE COLLECTIVE

• 424 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814  |  208-740-1502

• Donated bicycles are refurbished, then sold at a low cost or gifted to residents who have none.

• Funds help to provide FREE bicycles to children, bicycle safety classes & bike maintenance training.​

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LIONS CLUBS' RECYCLE FOR SIGHT PROGRAM

• Coeur d'Alene, Hauser, Rathdrum, Post Falls  |  208-262-1122

• Pinehurst, Smelterville  |  208-661-2259

• Osburn  |  208-290-7183

• Used eyeglasses are collected & delivered to regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers where they are cleaned, sorted by prescription strength, packaged & distributed to those in need in low & middle income communities. 

• Eyeglasses can be dropped off at Lions-sponsored collection boxes at eye care offices, or send them directly to:  Lions Clubs International Headquarters, Attention - Receiving Department, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL  60523

• Hearing aids are recycled too. Drop in collection box or send to Idaho Lions Foundation, 1090 N. Cole Rd, Boise, ID  83704  |  1-800-546-6889​​​