Embrun Second Hand Store Inc.
330 NEW YORK CENTRAL AVE
EMBRUN (ON) K0A 1W1
613-443-5833
caceinc2022@gmail.com
Donations accepted daily except Thursdays: Donations not accepted
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What we do not take or sell
We do not take soiled or stained clothing, including paint stains, or anything that needs repairs or with an expired date of use. We gratefully accept items in resale condition. If in doubt, ask yourself: “Would I buy this?” If the answer is no, please refrain from donating it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
In order to comply with the regulatory requirements under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, we do not take or sell the following items:
Baby walkers
Bassinets
Car seats and booster seats
Carriages and strollers
Children’s jewelry
Cradles and cribs
Playpens
Safety gates and enclosures
Toy boxes THAT LOCK
Toys sold in flexible film bags
High chairs
Infant bath seats and bath rings
Portable bed rails
Sports helmets
Bunk beds
Pillows, bed mattresses
Large household appliances (oven, washer, dryer)
BBQ
Construction/renovation materials (i.e. counter tops, cupboards, etc.)
Large furniture (sofa, dresser, table…)
Computers and printers
Televisions, electronics, sound systems, music CDs
Doors, windows and glass
Paint, varnish, solvents
Fuels (gasoline cans and gas canisters)
Household cleaning products
Dangerous or chemical products
Ammunition and weapons (firearms, bladed weapons, throwing weapons, etc.)
Large kitchen knives
Tires, car batteries
Electric batteries
Medications and syringes
Where to donate books
TOWNSHIP OF RUSSELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Accepts all books except magazines, encyclopedias and dictionaries.
1215 St Augustin Road, Embrun, Ontario 613-443-3636
NATION MUNICIPALITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Accepts all books except dictionaries.
205 Limoges Road, Limoges, Ontario
613-443-1630
FRIENDS OF THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Donations of 2 boxes or less can be dropped off at any Ottawa Public Library branch.
613-580-2424, ext. 27875
https://www.fopla-aabpo.ca/what-we-accept/
SECOND HAND STORIES
Wish List: https://secondhandstories.ca A non-profit bookshop benefiting animals. Book donations and purchases by appointment.
E-mail:Liz@secondhandstories.ca
ST. JOE’S WOMEN’S CENTRE – OTTAWA BOOKS
Children’s & Adults: See website for updates & types of welcome donations.
https://stjoeswomenscentre.org/donations/
Donations can be dropped off at the Centre,
Monday to Friday from 9 am - 3 pm
151 Laurier Ave. East, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N8
https://stjoeswomenscentre.org/contact/
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL
Donate books (not magazines), videos and music/vinyl, medical equipment, clothing, furniture (not large appliances), various household items. Drop off possible at 2 stores & home pick-ups possible.
Website: https://saintvincentdepaul.ca
Bins and Store (2) Locator/Contact information/Hours:
https://saintvincentdepaul.ca/our-locations
TWICE UPON A TIME
We are currently seeking donations of new or nearly new books suitable for children up to age 12. For more information and drop-off locations please visit website at:
http://www.twiceuponatime.ca/get-involved/donate-books-2/
Where to donate furniture
HELPING WITH FURNITURE (HWF)
https://hwfottawa.org/donations-dons
[Note they do not pick-up. Drop-offs by appointment.]
Tel. 613-612-6228
IMMIGRANT WOMEN SERVICES OTTAWA
Wish List of items wanted in good condition: Note: if the distance to pick-up is long, it would be appreciated if the donor shares the mover’s expenses. When you contact them, ask if a pick-up cost is expected (and how much) so you know in advance if you still want them to pick-up or not.
Contact either:
Shahnaz Perveen, Transition and Housing Support Worker
Telephone number: 613-729-3145, ext. 231
OR
Christine Uwanyilgira, Settlement Counsellor
613-729-3145, ext. 260
219 Argyle Street Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 2H4
E-mail: infomail@immigrantwomenservices.com
Attention Shahnaz Perveen and Christine Uwanyilgira
Website: http://www.immigrantwomenservices.com
MATTHEW HOUSE OTTAWA – FURNITURE BANK
Helps restore hope, dignity and stability to families in need by redistributing free gently-used furniture.
Website: https://www.matthewhouseottawa.org/donate
340 Legget Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2K 1Y6
Telephone: 613-591-6681
E-mail: fbinfo@matthewhouseottawa.org
About Furniture donations: Drop off furniture during specific times by appointment, or for a fee have the Furniture Bank pick-up. (Senior discount available.)
Where to donate appliances
CARTY HOUSE
Wish List:
https://www.cartyhouse.org/donate-items/
Kitchenware (small appliances, dishes, etc.). See their wish list for more info.
Contact to drop-off items: Dominique Desjardins,
Program Coordinator, Carty House, Ottawa, ON
Email: programs@cartyhouse.org
CALDWELL FAMILY CENTRE
Household items such as bedding, towels, dishware.
20-1100 Medford Street Ottawa ON K1Z 8L5
613-728-1800
info@caldwellcentre.ca
ATTN: Maurice Courchesne
Wish list: https://www.caldwellfamilycentre.ca/how-you-can-help/
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
ReStore (National Capital Region, Ottawa)
Usually accepted: washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves. While ReStores appreciate all offers of donations, at times, they stop accepting certain products due to supply and demand. Please call before donating: 613-225-8400 or 613-744-7769.
See what they accept and don’t:
https://habitatgo.com/restore/what-we-accept/
“GIVING BACK” IN 2025
THE EMBRUN SECOND HAND STORE INC.
GIVES BACK $20,765
TO THE COMMUNITY: HERE’S HOW, TO WHOM
GOOD NEIGHBOURS FOOD BANK $10,000 donation (cash and $25 gift cards)
PERSONS/FAMILIES IN NEED Clothing, footwear, bedding, etc., $1,350 value
HOMELESS PERSONS Clothing & footwear $7,500 value
VICTORIA’S QUILTS Fabric for chemotherapy patient quilts, $50 value
SCHOOL-RELATED DONATIONS Books, school supplies, $420 value
LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS Donation of bedding, $600 value
EMBRUN OPTOMETRIST Donation of glasses, $80 value
SOCIAL/SENIORS ORG. Clothing, stuffed toys & decor, $430 value
EMBRUN PARISH Donation of religious items, $40 value
EMBRUN KNITTING CLUB Donation of wool, $295 value
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