Our Wishlist
Beds (mattresses, box springs, and frames)
Dressers
Kitchen/dining tables
The Essentials: what our families need the most
Kitchen/dining chairs
Sofas
Living room chairs
End tables
Coffee tables
TV stands
Additional furniture items (for small homes)
Desks (up to 4' long side to side)
Bookshelves (up to 6' tall by 3' wide)
Kitchen items
Household goods and other items
pots & pans, microwaves, toasters, and other small appliances, dish sets, silverware, cooking utensils, drinking
glass sets, mug sets, glass/ceramic food storage containers, table linens, mini fridges
Household items
TVs*, fans, air conditioning units, vacuum cleaners, small area rugs up to 6' by 8', picture frames, artwork,
rolling luggage
Linens
new or gently-used blankets, sheets, new bed pillows, towels, shower curtains
Baby items
changing tables, strollers, high chairs, pack 'n' plays, car seats, cribs/crib mattresses, bassinets, new unopened
baby formula, diapers, baby clothing up to size 4T
Children's items
picture books for young children, toys, ride-ons for toddlers, small children's bikes with training wheels —
please no rips or stains, religious content, violent content/toy weapons, monogrammed/personalized items,
items with missing pieces
Pantry items
new personal care products, new cleaning supplies, healthy nonperishable food
Professional clothing
in-season attire for men and women, including but not limited to suits/blazers, dress pants, dress shirts,
blouses, sweaters, new or very gently used shoes, belts, ties, accessories [briefcases, tie clips, purses,
jewelry, new packaged hosiery
*TVs should have HDMI port and include feet (no wall mounts requiring installation).
We cannot accept CRT TVs over 30".
Ann and Don Brown
Center for Community Service
9159 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Ward 8 Hub
400-A Atlantic Street SE
Washington, DC 20032
Mailing Address
10325 Kensington Parkway, #70
Kensington, MD 20895
We do not accept
Headboards (unless accompanying a donated bed
that includes a mattress)
Entertainment centers, china cabinets, or
armoires
Disassembled items*, items needing repairs
Shoe racks
Mechanical beds/hospital beds
Large office furniture (file cabinets, executive
desks, utility shelves)
Pianos or other musical instruments
Firepits or fireplace accessories
Large appliances (fridges, stoves, washers dryers)
Exercise equipment or sporting goods
Items related to alcohol (wine glasses, wine
racks, bar accessories
Ceiling fans
Aquariums
DVDs/DVD players
Art supplies
Adult or Young Adult books
Medical equipment
Tools, sewing machines, gardening supplies, or
building materials
Window treatments
Computers and computer accessories
Outdoor furniture or other outdoor items
Casual clothing, maternity clothing, or
undergarments
Fine china or crystal, individual/novelty mugs
Knick-knacks
Can you still take my item and repair it/dispose of it/give it to another organization?
The volume of donations that do not meet our criteria takes up significant space in our
warehouse. It requires our team to make multiple trips to the transfer station — taking
time and critical space away from use for the intended purpose. We are streamlining our
process and ensure that our time and space is directed to most effectively serve our
clients. While we are not able to accept your item today, we are happy to refer you to
another organization that may be able to use it.
*We can accept disassembled wooden furniture if all parts (including screws) are bundled/packed together.
Other disassembled items are not accepted.
Donation hours:
Monday-Wednesday & Friday-Saturday | 9:00 am — 5:00 pm
CLOSED SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS
Ann and Don Brown
Center for Community Service
9159 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Ward 8 Hub
400-A Atlantic Street SE
Washington, DC 20032
Mailing Address
10325 Kensington Parkway, #70
Kensington, MD 20895
We remain grateful to all who are interested in donating. We are fortunate that many community
members are eager and willing to donate items, and never take this support for granted. Thank
you for understanding.
With gratitude,
The team at
Thank you for donating to A Wider Circle. Your donation supports our neighbors in what is
often the first step on the journey out of poverty — obtaining basic home essentials. This
serves as a friendly reminder about the in-kind donations we are able to accept.
We accept donations that are in dignity condition: free of rips, stains, or excessive wear, and
ready to use. Items that have been stored in an attic, basement, storage unit, or garage often
develop mold or mildew and cannot be redistributed. Imagine giving the intended donation to
a friend or neighbor — if you would be proud to share it with them, then please share it with
us.
Families come to us looking for the most basic essentials for their homes: beds, couches,
dressers, tables, and chairs. We also provide household items such as kitchenware to prepare
and eat meals, linens for beds, towels, and baby items. To ensure we have space and selection
of these items, we have key items we cannot accept, as outlined on the previous page.
live in small apartments with limited room for non-essential furniture.
must transport their selected items home and do not have room in
their vehicle for more than the essential items.
There are two main reasons for this. The families we serve:
Why can you not accept larger furniture and certain other items?
Ann and Don Brown
Center for Community Service
9159 Brookville Road
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Ward 8 Hub
400-A Atlantic Street SE
Washington, DC 20032
Mailing Address
10325 Kensington Parkway, #70
Kensington, MD 20895
