Quick Info
Operating Hours
Main Office
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hours for donation pick-ups may vary by location.
Contact Information
National Website: dav.org
California DAV Website: davcal.org
1-800-238-8387
Items They Accept
Clothing and accessories, Household items, Small appliances, Shoes, Sporting goods, Tools, Electronics, DVDs and Blu-rays, Toys, bikes, and baby items, Jewelry and cosmetics, Home decor, bedding, and curtains
Do They Give a Tax Receipt?
As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, all donations to the DAV are tax deductible.
How To Schedule A Pickup
Call to schedule a pick-up at 1-800-238-8387 or schedule a free pickup online.
Disabled American Veterans History and Background
Founded in 1920, the DAV has a mission to assist servicemen's and servicewomen's transitions to civilian roles by offering charity services and community assistance.
The DAV collects gently used items from donation pickups to donate to veterans and their families, then sells these items in their thrift stores to raise money and fund other services. The cash they raise in their stores allows them to fund free rides for medical appointments, job training for civilian employment, VA reform legislation, and more.
Conditions of Items
The DAV will accept gently worn clothing and accessories for men, women, children, and babies. Items must be clean and in good condition, free from holes, tears, and stains.
The DAV will accept donations for small household items, including kitchenware, glassware, pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and cookware. All items must be whole without chips, scratches, stains, residue, or other blemishes.
The DAV can accept small kitchen appliances like microwaves, mixers, toasters, and miniature refrigerators. Contributions cannot include large appliances like full-size refrigerators, freezers, stoves, or dishwashers.
The DAV will accept donations of shoes for men, women, and children. Contributions must be in good condition for resale in DAV thrift stores to help support the DAV charity mission. Shoes should be clean, free from stains, and show little wear and tear.
Accepted sporting equipment includes golf clubs and bags, cleats, fishing poles, small workout equipment (dumbbells, resistance bands, exercise balls, etc.), baseballs, bats, footballs, soccer balls, tennis rackets, and similar items. The DAV will take any donations in good working condition that are suitable for resale in their nonprofit thrift locations.
The DAV will accept items such as small household and garden tools. Accepted tool donations include garden tools, drills, bits, and other hand tools.
Donor pick-up or drop-off can include almost anything for small electronics, including baby monitors, entertainment systems, portable radios, and other electronics in good working order. Note that the DAV cannot accept computers, TV or computer monitors, or other large electronics.
Donations to support children of veterans are readily accepted at drop-off locations, donation bins, or free donation pickup. DAV will accept tax-deductible donations of toys, bikes, novelties, costumes, baby clothing, and other unused children's items creating clutter in donor garages and storage units.
Digital media items like DVDs and Blu-rays should be in good working order without scratches and in the original case. Donations of movies, TV shows, video games, and other media entertainment items may be accepted with donation pickup or drop-off at applicable DAV locations or donation bins.
Women in Orange County and the greater Los Angeles area can schedule a free donation pickup to donate jewelry and new cosmetics to support other women in the community. Women veterans who served need help integrating into the community and training for civilian jobs.
Donations of other household items can include almost anything, such as knickknacks, artwork, picture frames, lamps, sheets, comforters, curtains, and pet beds. DAV cannot accept furniture donations, including mattresses, box springs, couches, tables, desks, and other household furniture.
A Note on Free Donation Pickup Services and Acceptable Donated Items
Are you looking to donate to disabled American veterans in Los Angeles? You’ve come to the right place. There are multiple options if you’re looking to do so, including working with the L.A. Disabled American Veterans organization or working with Easy Donation Pickup.
Both organizations are willing to pick up your donated goods and bring them where they need to go in order to assist American Veterans in need. Easy Donation Pickup works primarily in the Orange County and Los Angeles areas. Feel free to check to see if we cover your place of residence here!
If you need a pick-up in a neighborhood outside our service areas and still want to help a veterans' organization with your donation, we wholeheartedly recommend you consider donating to the L.A. Disabled American Veterans organization and utilizing their disabled American veterans pick up service.
The DAV provides support for all generations of American veterans and their families with donations, free rides to medical appointments, veteran outreach, employment resources, and more.
Disabled American Veterans Drop-Off Locations
Contact your local thrift store location to inquire about acceptable donation items and schedule a donation drop-off at one of your local DAV thrift stores or find donation bins near you.
In Orange County and L.A., call the Los Angeles location for DAV donation pickup or drop-off scheduling at 1-800-238-8387, or schedule on its website using their free donation pickup appointment schedule tool.
Some locations can accept items like large appliances, furniture, mattresses, and box springs. Others even accept vehicle and boat donations. Many of these items may not qualify for donation pickups, but you might still be able to donate if you can schedule a drop-off appointment.
Who Benefits From Your Donation?
Servicemen and women and their families may receive direct assistance from your tax-deductible donation. With help from volunteers, cash raised from sales of your donated items helps to support the DAV mission to respect service veterans.
Underserved community members benefit from affordable pricing of essential items and clothing in DAV thrift stores. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of many people across Southern California.
Donation Process for the Disabled American Veterans Organization
Are you ready to schedule a donation pickup with the Disabled American Veterans organization? Contact your local DAV location to find out which of your items and clothing volunteers can pick up from your home. Then you can donate your items in three simple steps:
- Contact DAV to schedule your pickup date.
- Pack up your donation items and set them out in a convenient location in front of your home.
- Volunteers will pick up your items and leave your tax-deductible receipt.
If you have donation items that don't qualify for the DAV pickup service, such as computers, furniture, or large appliances, contact your local DAV by phone or on their website to schedule a donation drop-off at a thrift store or warehouse location.
Is Disabled American Veterans Accessible in My Area?
The Los Angeles DAV serves Orange County, and most of L.A. Contact them at 1-800-238-8387 or on their website's contact form.
Common Guidelines When Giving Donations
Before giving donations to any organization, do your research to determine:
- Is it really a nonprofit?
- Do they respect their cause and community?
- Are donations tax deductible?
- Do they offer a service for donation pick-ups?
- How much of their funding goes to support their mission?
Why Donate to Disabled American Veterans?
For over 100 years, the Disabled American Veterans has helped servicemen and women who served our country receive the VA service, medical treatment, and rehabilitation training they need to rejoin civilian life. This nonprofit, charity organization offers lifetime support for veterans and their families.
In 2021 alone, the DAV provided over 163,000 rides to medical and VA appointments for veterans across the country and benefit claim assistance for over 151,000. Vets represented by the Disabled American Veterans organization received over $25 billion in benefits from VA disability claims.
DAV also provides veterans and their families with employment training and resources, hosting job fairs, partnering with RecruitMilitary, and advocating for the benefits of hiring veterans with large employers.
The Disabled American Veterans organization also provides outreach for veterans in need, including homeless servicemen and women and victims of natural disasters.
Can You Get a Tax Deduction When Donating to Disabled American Veterans?
Yes, DAV will write a tax deduction receipt for your donations, including clothing, small kitchen appliances, household items, and other donations.
What Items Should Not Be Donated?
If you schedule a free donation pickup, you should not donate:
- Furniture
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Stoves
- Dishwashers
- Food or perishables
- Chemicals, cleaners, or solvents
- Large appliances
- TV monitors or computers
- Large tools or exercise equipment
All items donated must be safe for volunteers to pick up and handle without risk of injury or damage to your donations. They should also be safe for long-term storage on a thrift store sales floor and pose no risk to volunteers working in the stores or customers visiting those locations.
Contact your local DAV thrift store to learn more about what items they can accept for donation pickup or on-site drop-off. If you wish to donate food to help veterans in need, contact your local food bank for more information.
Other Alternatives to Disabled American Veterans Charity?
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store
- The Salvation Army Thrift Store and Donation Center
- Goodwill Southern California Store and Donation Center
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles ReStore
- Global Kindness Thrift Shop
- Children Charities Resale Store
- American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
Get Your Donations Delivered Sooner with Easy Donation Pickup
At Easy Donation Pickup, we're a group of veterans working for veterans with the National Veterans Foundation to assist our service brothers and sisters with crisis information and referrals.
We also have a team of licensed counselors working as volunteers to help veterans access resources for substance abuse, depression, PTSD, VA benefits, food, employment retraining, suicide prevention and intervention, and more.
Schedule a pick-up online with Easy Donation Pickup or call today at 1-855-628-8387, especially for large pick-ups of 20 or more boxes or bags.