Resources
Click on the links below to find out more!
- Where Can I Find Information On Downsizing?
- Where Can I Get Information On Senior Community Living?
- Where Can I Find Out How Much My Stuff Is Worth?
- Where Can I Find Help Dealing With Aging Parents?
- Where Can I Donate My Things?
- Who Can Haul Away My Trash?
- Where Can I Sell Things I Want To Get Rid Of?
- Where Can I Find Estate Sale Or Appraisal Professional?
- Who Should I Notify About My Move?
Where Can I Find Information On Downsizing?
Where Can I Get Information On Senior Community Living?
- The Guide to Retirement Living
- AARP
- GROWS Grass Roots Organization for the Well being of Seniors
- IONA Senior Services: Nonprofit community organization dedicated to enabling older people to live with dignity and independence. IONA provides services and access to programs designed to meet the needs of seniors and their families.
- Assisted Living Way (thanks for suggesting this resource Ms. McKnight’s class!)
Where Can I Find Out How Much My Stuff Is Worth?
General
Furniture
- Don Engle, Quality Used Furniture, Antiques and Collectibles
- Four Sales Ltd, Estate Sales and Appraisals
- A Wider Circle
China
Books
- BookFinder- used and new books
- Second Story Books
- Wonder Book
- Sloan & Kenyon – Auctioneers and Appraisers
Art/Collectibles
Stamps
Guns
- ArmChair Gun Show
- Atlantic Guns Inc. (Rockville)
Sports Items
Where Can I Find Help Dealing With Aging Parents?
Where Can I Donate My Things?
- The American Rescue Workers
- Prevention of Blindness Antique Shop
- Habitat for Humanity
- The Salvation Army
- AMVETS National Service Foundation
- Goodwill of Greater Washington
- Life 4 Animals
- Wider Circle
- Blind Industries and Services of Maryland (BISM)
- Annandale Christian Community for Action
OTHER RESOURCES:
The Stuff Stop is a free nationwide community resource website that provides information to match up your unwanted stuff with local charities, ministries and companies that connect it with people in need. This website connects you with charities, ministries and companies that can use your unwanted stuff. You can search by location to find out about the resources in your local area or by the type of stuff to find out about the resources for your specific item(s).
BOOKS/CD’S/VHS/RECORDS
- Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Book Sale
- Montgomery County Friends of the Library
- Books for America
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- Second Story Books
CLOTHING
- Shepherd’s Table
- Bread for the City
- Interfaith Clothing Centers
- Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless
- Dress for Success
- Rainbow Place
FURNITURE
PIANOS
HOUSEWARES
LINENS-USED
TOOLS
- Our House Youth Home
- Habitat for Humanity
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
- Vintage clothing and formal wear can be donated to your local community or school drama departments
- Antique photographs, journals and postcards can be donated to the local historical society
- Unopened travel size toiletries can be donated to your local homeless shelter
- Craft supplies can be donated your local Boy and Girl Scout troops
Who Can Haul Away My Trash?
- College Hunks Hauling Junk
- Montgomery County Trash Pick Up
- Mike’s Hauling 240-876-8763
Where Can I Sell Things I Want To Get Rid Of?
Auctions/Estate Sales
- DC Estate Sales
- Sloan & Kenyon Auctioneers and Appraisers
- Weschler’s Auction House
- Quinn’s Auction House
- Four Sales
- Don Engle, Antiques, Collectibles and Quality Used Furniture
- Leslie Consignment Gallery (Mount Airy, MD)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (clothing, small appliances, furniture, household items)
- Consignment Furniture Gallery Beltsville, MD 301-220-3210
- Kaboodle Home Gallery
- Vintage Vixens (men’s and women’s vintage clothing)
Internet Sales
Books/ CD’s/Records
Shredding
- Shred-it (Rockville)
- Office Paper Systems (Gaithersburg) – offers free shredding everyday for anyone between 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for up to 10 boxes. FREE!
Where Can I Find Estate Sale Or Appraisal Professional?
Estate Sales, Appraisers and Auctioneers(click on the businesses below for more information)
- A.M. Sales, Estate Sales and Appraisals
- Four Sales Ltd. Estate Sales and Appraisals
- Hunts Place, Auctioneer and Appraisal
- Carol Oshinsky, Estate Sale Agent and Personal Property Appraiser
- DC Estate Sales
- Quinn’s Auction Galleries
- Barry Rogers, Appraiser (antiques, fine art, jewelery)
- Sloans & Kenyon Auctioneer
- Stinson Auctions and Appraisals
- Weschler’s Auctioneer’s and Appraisals
Who Should I Notify About My Move?
Use this list as a guide of people & service providers to notify about your move.
Click here for a printable version of this list>>
Post Office
Cable TV Provider
Electric Company
Gas Company
Home Heating Oil Company
Internet Provider
Lawn Maintenance Company
Newspaper Circulation Office
Security Company
Telephone Company
Water Company
Doctors
Dentist
Medicare
Medicare Supplemental Provider
Medicare Part D (Drug Benefit) Provider
Pharmacy
Bank
Credit Card Company
IRS
Social Security
Motor Vehicle Administration
Home/Car Insurance Carrier
Life Insurance Carrier
Lawyer
Accountant
Financial Advisor
Church or Synagogue
