There is always an opportunity to pass down your unwanted goods to those in need. It's sometimes overwhelming to know where to take our items, so we've provided some helpful references to get your unwanted items in the right hands.

Donate old cell phones to victims of domestic violence so that they can be used for emergencies by going to www.ncadv.org and selecting 'donate'

The following items are always in demand.

eyeglasses www.neweyesfortheneedy.org

shoes www.sharyoursoles.org

wedding gowns www.makingmemories.org

dvd's and videogames www.childsplaycharity.org

unwanted gifts www.givingworks.ebay.com

Laptop www.worldcomputerexchange.org

Volunteer at national parks www.nps.gov

Stick around and donate your frequent flier mile to injured soldiers' families www.heromiles.org