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The California coastline goes on for miles. Such a distance means there are a lot of boats in this beautiful state. All along California, there are thousands of boats sitting in Harbors and marinas not being used. From Lake Tahoe in the north to Lake Elsinore in the south, there  are many popular boating lakes in the golden state.  If you found yourself to be like one of the many California boat owners who are looking for a way to get rid of your boat, a  California Boat donation  may be right for you. Charitable boat donations  are a great way to give back to the community, but the process is not as simple as some may think. With planning, research, and the advice of a trusted tax professional, you can be on your way to making a meaningful impact on the community. The rewards can be two-fold. The  tax deduction  you can receive, in most situations, is more than what you would get for it than by selling outright. Make sure you do your homework whe...

Almost every family has this situation: detritus floating down the generations, mooring in basements and closets. Some items are cherished, like an old family necklace that generations of women may have worn on their wedding day. Other items can be bulky, tacky and musty, like that chest of mothballs that once contained dresses. We just don’t value family heirlooms and antiques the way our grandparents used to. People now at days would rather buy cheap, light furniture from Ikea instead of having to lug around bulky, large furniture with dated designs. The furniture industry even has a name for those pieces: “brown furniture.” Despite the turning tides against heirlooms, especially furniture, the time consuming process of getting rid of your antique heirlooms doesn’t have to be tedious or wasteful.  Donate antique furniture and vintage collectibles  to  Collectibles with causes . Donate your antiques When in doubt, donate. When you submit your donation informa...

From zipping through bustling city traffic to speeding down empty country roads, motorcycles are the ultimate symbol of freedom. They can also be cheaper to buy than most cars. On the other hand, insurance can be very expensive, motorcycles can be dangerous and they can only be used when the weather’s perfect. If it’s time to move on,  donate motorcycle  to  Giving Center  rather than letting it sit unused in your garage. Buying a motorcycle can seem like a good idea to most people at the time, but they can end up being less practical than you previously thought. If you live anywhere in the northern parts of the country, you can really only ride a few months of the year. That means you probably end up paying for storage or sacrificing space in your garage for the rest of the year. Fact: Some people purchase motorcycle with the intention of reducing their carbon footprint. Motorcycles may be more fuel efficient, but many don’t realize they are actually worse...

Donating to charity is a great way to get rid of things that you no longer want or need when you’re moving. And if you donate through the   With Causes  charitable network’s  California furniture donation project  , you can be sure that they will pick up your furniture donation, you don’t even have to leave your home to  make an impact . The Benefits of Donating Furniture As for the environment, Americans added  9.7 million tons of furniture to landfills in 2015 alone . If you’re interested in keeping your furniture out of the landfills, there’s hope! Since donating furniture is a form of recycling, knowing where to donate your furniture is a great option. Want more to feel good about? You’re also helping someone make their house a home and the sale of your furniture can even help others overcome larger obstacles than home décor. What’s not to love? Read the With Causes  mission statement   for more on how your donation helps those in need ...