Donate Items

We accept donations of BRAND NEW stuffed animals, NEW blankets and NEW children’s books. All stuffed animals must have their original hang-tags.  Your generosity in donating new items goes a long way in our ability to help the children and youth we serve every day. 

Product Donations (All information is current. There is no need to call to double-check.)

AT THIS TIME: OUR PREFERENCE IS FOR ITEMS PURCHASED AND SHIPPED FROM OUR

AMAZON WISHLIST!

Product Drop-Off or Mailing Locations

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to view our product donation guidelines.

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Jessica Bryan
Project Night Night
1026 Kensington Avenue
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
734-277-7950
Jessica@ProjectNightNight.org

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PLEASE EMAIL US FOR CALIFORNIA DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS.

Kendra@ProjectNightNight.org

General:

  • Blankets should be NEW . The ideal size is 50″ x 60″ or smaller. AS OF 2016, WE DO NOT TAKE NO-SEW/FRINGE TIE/KNOT BLANKETS/HANDMADE BLANKETS.
  • Books appropriate for ages 0 to pre-teen. Please NO HEAVY books. Books must be NEW.
  • Stuffed Animals smaller than 20 inches. Stuffed animals must be NEW.
  • We are unable to pick-up donations. Doing so takes time away from our time in the office and at the shelters.

Tips:

  • No Beanie Babies.
  • No books or stuffed animals with battery compartments or that makes noises.
  • No religious, commemorative or holiday stuffed animals or books.
  • No NEW stuffed animals over 1 year old (no “collections”) for dust/sanitary reasons.
  • We do NOT accept items that have been recalled, banned, or do not meet safety standards. Please visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission for more details.

Tax Receipts:

  • If you would like a tax receipt, please include your name, address, value of your donation, and a self-addressed return envelope.
  • Individuals may deduct the fair market value of donated in-kind items.

Fair market value the IRS is the amount that the item would sell for in its present condition in a thrift or consignment shop.

  • Also according to the IRS, you must file Form 8283 if the amount of your deduction for all non-cash donations is $5,000 or more.
  • Please see IRS Publication 561 for ALL questions regarding valuing your items.
  • Project Night Night cannot determine the value of your items. The valuation is the responsibility of the donor.

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