Our ability to accept items depends on their overall condition. If an item or box of items needs to be cleaned before it can be used, it is not something we can take. Waste items, such as gas bottles, old clothes and damaged furniture, are not suitable for our programs. We do accept donations of craft materials, dressmaking fabric and other miscellaneous items on a case by case basis. But what about my stuff from home? ​ ​ Wherever possible, we support the responsible disposal of unwanted items. Here are some questions to help you decide if the item is a potential REmida resource. - Can it be directly-repurposed into a classroom setting? - Does it require a lot of cleaning before it can be used and, if so, am I willing to clean it so REmida doesn't have to? - Would I give the item to my kids to play with or use? - Does the item fall into an arts and craft category? - Can I see something like my item when I look at the materials pictures? Have I emailed REmida to see if they can either take the item or point me in the right direction?