Donation Centers

As part of our decluttering process, we encourage our clients to donate gently used items. Here are a few local options for donation in the Needham area:

The Needham Community Council Thrift Shop
Location: 570 Hillside Ave, Needham, MA
A local thrift shop supporting the Needham community. They accept clothing, home goods, and small furniture.

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Location: 350 Washington St, Dedham, MA
This nearby donation center accepts clothing, furniture, electronics, and more.

Goodwill Donation Center
Location: 1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Goodwill is a great option for donating household items, clothing, and small appliances.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation (Pick-Up Service)
Serving Needham, MA, Big Brothers Big Sisters provides free home pickup services for clothing and household donations.

Organization Supplies

The Container Store
Location: 200 Legacy Place, Dedham, MA
As a partner of The Container Store, we can help you find the perfect products for every room, from shelving to storage containers.

IKEA Stoughton
Location: 1 IKEA Way, Stoughton, MA
Affordable, stylish home organization solutions, including shelves, bins, and modular storage units.

HomeGoods
Location: 215 Morse St, Norwood, MA
HomeGoods offers a wide variety of decorative and practical storage solutions that fit any home decor.

Target
Location: 320 Washington St, Newton, MA
A great option for budget-friendly organizing products, Target offers bins, drawer organizers, and closet systems.

Guides & Resources from The Organized You

At The Organized You, we’re committed to helping you maintain an organized home with practical tips and expert advice. Below are some of our free, downloadable guides designed to give you actionable steps for tackling clutter and keeping your space functional.

1. 30 Home Organization Tips You Can Use Today
   Get quick and easy tips that make a big difference! This guide offers 30 simple yet effective home organization ideas to help you transform any room in your house—perfect for getting started without feeling overwhelmed.

2. How to Organize Your Garage: A Step-by-Step Guide
   Garages often become a dumping ground for clutter. Our detailed guide shows you how to clear the chaos, maximize storage space, and create functional zones for tools, outdoor gear, and seasonal items.

3. The Ultimate Pantry Organization Guide
   Is your pantry a mess? This guide walks you through a pantry overhaul, from decluttering and sorting to choosing the right storage solutions. Learn how to create a system that’s both beautiful and easy to maintain.

4. The Ultimate Unpacking Checklist
   Just moved? Don’t stress about the unpacking process. Our checklist breaks down how to efficiently unpack your home, room by room, ensuring you’re organized from the moment you settle in.

Home Organization Apps & Tools

To help you stay on top of your organizing goals, we’ve curated a list of some of the best digital tools and apps that make managing your home even easier. Whether you're scheduling tasks, tracking donations, or creating inventory lists, these tools can keep you on track and maintain your newly organized space.

1. Tody: Cleaning & Organizing Tasks
   Tody helps you manage home cleaning and organization tasks by setting schedules and reminders. Track when and where chores need to be done and stay on top of your cleaning routine.

2. Sortly: Inventory Management
   Perfect for keeping an organized inventory of everything from pantry items to garage tools, Sortly helps you label, categorize, and locate things easily with a visual inventory system.

3. Nudge: Daily Reminders
   This simple, no-frills app helps you create daily, weekly, or monthly reminders to stay on top of organization-related tasks. From decluttering your desk to maintaining a tidy closet, Nudge makes it easy to stay consistent.

4. Decluttr: Selling Unwanted Items
   Decluttr is a great app to help you turn clutter into cash! Easily sell unwanted items like books, DVDs, electronics, and even tech gadgets you no longer use.

5. Cozi: Family Organizer
   If organizing your household involves coordinating schedules, Cozi helps families stay on the same page with shared calendars, to-do lists, and meal planning features.