Big Brothers Big Sisters

Category: Youth organization

Address: 145 Sycamore Ln, Islandia, NY 11749, USA

Phone: +16312731469

Reviews

Rebecca dambroff

Jul 12, 2022

I worked there and they discrmintated against people with disabilities

Samantha Del Rosario

Feb 28, 2022

I have been donating through this organization for years and have NOTHING but amazing things to say. I find comfort items my family and i no longer use are going to people who could. Customer service is always a wonderful experience. They respond promptly and professionally. A very small issue regarding a pick up and it was resolved within the hour. An amazing organization to donate to!!

Seth Michael St. Giles

Jul 17, 2021

The donation process is so easy. I drop off clothes and household items often. They will give you a receipt for tax purposes. The best part is that you will help others who really need your help.

Mark Winiarski

Sep 24, 2020

when we reached someone deep inside the agency, they graciously sent a truck for the items. Unfortunately this happened before someone responsible intervened: Two major issues: We made an appointment for a truck to pick up our stuff on Long Island. We received a confirmation email, then carried about 8 bags of donations to our apartment lobby. No truck appeared and a building staff member had to carry the bags to a building storage room. We then left multiple messages with the organization to sort out the situation and request that a truck come. No one ever returned our calls!!! Someone did return a call from the building staff person and offered a pickup in a month. But I guess we donors weren't important enough to call back. From the outside, the organization appears incompetent and indifferent. So sad because people desperately need mentoring and other assistance.

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Questions & Answers

I have a scheduled pick up. Do you take shoes?

Dan OHagan | Sep 27, 2018
Vivian Chu | Sep 27, 2018

Yes they do

What do they open and close on Saturday?

Barry Uihlein | Sep 27, 2019
John Redshaw | Sep 27, 2019

They are open until 2 to accept clothing and small household items but to drop off clothing you can use the dropboxes outside anytime. They do not accept furniture, baby items, or medical equipment, only clothing and small household items.

Do you accept books?

Lisa Schneider | Sep 27, 2019
John Redshaw | Sep 27, 2019

They accept no more than one box of books a donation pick up. They do not accept encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines.

Do you accept old vintage Life magazines?

Onlybroted Long Island | Apr 29, 2022
Catherine Mickens | Apr 29, 2022

No we don't accept magazines

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do you take bed pillows

Frances Conte | Apr 29, 2022
Catherine Mickens | Apr 29, 2022

No they don't take pillows at all

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Do you accept used tools

Lenny Minervini | Jan 29, 2022
Catherine Mickens | Jan 29, 2022

No they don't accept any tools, large or small

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Does BBBS accept stuffed animal donations?

Melissa Kelly | Jan 29, 2022
Clarence Hargrove | Jan 29, 2022

Pretty much

Do you take suitcases?

Kathleen Finn | Sep 26, 2020
Syn Kaz | Sep 26, 2020

Yes they do

Do they accept toys/games?

lety lopez | Sep 26, 2020
Linda Amtmann | Sep 26, 2020

Yes, indoor toys.

Would anybody like to have an electric piano?

Barbara Kersten | Sep 26, 2020
Sean Cook | Sep 26, 2020

How old is it

Do they come to your door for pick up?

Carla Flower | Sep 27, 2019
Shawn Semeran | Sep 27, 2019

Yes thay do

Do you expect king size craftmatic bed?

Grace Graham | Sep 27, 2019
Shawn Semeran | Sep 27, 2019

BBBS does not accept any furniture at this time

Do they take comforters small decorative pillows?

John Careri | Sep 27, 2019
Shawn Semeran | Sep 27, 2019

Yes.......if they are clean and bagged

Do you take tvs

Susan Franco | Sep 27, 2019
Shawn Semeran | Sep 27, 2019

Yes but only flat screen tvs......Also let them know if it large

do you take silverware, frying pans and plastic glasses

Ann Mandanici | Sep 27, 2019
Shawn Semeran | Sep 27, 2019

Yes....as long as they are in good condition......it is at the driver's discretion......

Do you accept fabric donations?

Janice Alto | Sep 27, 2019
John Redshaw | Sep 27, 2019

Yes!

Do you take baby and toddler clothing and if so is it directly donated or sold?

Rayne Saltair | Sep 27, 2019
John Redshaw | Sep 27, 2019

Yes, they take baby and toddler clothing. It is not directly donated. All clothing is sold at Savers and 100 % of the net proceeds supports the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program right here on Long Island.

Do you take an 8x10 area rug?

Norma Burns | Sep 27, 2019
John Redshaw | Sep 27, 2019

No, no rugs. Only clothing and small household items like small appliances, toys, table lamps, knickknacks, ceramics, dishes and glassware, picture frames, bedding, (no pillows).

Do you pickup a treadmill

Thomas Mc Gowan | Sep 27, 2018
Linda Maritato | Sep 27, 2018

Hi, I'm sorry but we don't. Our warehouse is full & we accept only items under 19 inches like hand held weights & some sports equipment, small household items & clothing. Maybe you can try the salvation army or St. Vincent De Paul

what items do you take?

Debra Stevens | Sep 27, 2018
Kristine Smith | May 29, 2022

Do you accept yarn ?

Do you pick up furniture? I have two dressers, rolling cart, bags of clothes.

Maritza Acosta | Sep 27, 2018
Hector Acevedo | Sep 27, 2018

Big brothers big sisters no longer has furniture pick ups due to space availability at the facility. 3 Savers stores affiliated in Long Island accept furniture in good condition at West Hempstead, Holbrook and Medford.

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