Starting in the spring of 2024, three storage containers were placed on North and South Campus to collect donations for ‘Cuse Collections during the week of finals. Student volunteers and peer-to-peer students assisted with donation drop offs and helped organizations collect donations. The following organizations have received donations over the years.
- Rescue Mission
- Catholic Charities
- YWCA
- InterFaith Works
- Mary Nelson Youth Organization
- Huntington Family Center
- A Tiny Home for Good
- RISE
- Westside Family Resource Center
- Innovating Justice
- Boys & Girls Club
Over 70 grays bins full of items were donated to local organizations and non profits in 2024. Take a look at the items accepted below to plan for the next ‘Cuse Collections event.
Accepted Donations:
- Small kitchen items and appliances (microwaves, toasters, blenders, TVs, lamps, silverware, pots and pans, and vacuums)
- Gently used/new clothing
- Gently used/new shoes
- Non-perishable food items only on SOUTH CAMPUS. If you have unopened refrigerated items you would like to donate, please bring them to 161 Farm Acre Road during regular business hours (Monday- Friday 8:30am – 4pm).
Items NOT Accepted:
- Bedding (This includes pillows, mattress toppers, comforters, and sheets.)
- Visibly distressed or damaged clothing or shoes
- Broken items or appliances
- Books and school supplies
- Opened food
