Donating Gear

[Tigereye]

I have a bunch of obsolete spinning rods and reels (UL thru Med action) I would like to donate to a good cause, especially to kids or handicapped. All are in working condition. I will put new line on them, and pay shipping.

Any one know of any organizations or programs that accept these donations?

Thanks.

I hope this is ok to post on a Fly Fishing Forum...If not Mods please feel free to delete.

Thanks
Tiger

 

[ColdBore]

Check with the DAV maybe?

Lots of retired veterans enjoy spending time sitting beside a stream.

Or check with your local VA hospital. They might be able to use them for their resident patients. I know the Pgh VA facility takes guys out fishing.

Either way, great gesture and good luck finding a worthy cause to donate them to!

 

[CRB]

Local public library to start a loan a rod program???

 

[sgrim]

Local TU or Healing Waters program?

 

[krayfish2]

Hook up with the wounded warriors program. Believe there's a couple of guys on here that work with them

 

[springer1]

Most thrift shops would happily take them. I've done that with fishing equipment several times. Nice going in helping out with the donation & the new line too! I also put new line on the reels, and attached a note that I had done that and the date. They were grateful for the donations, they usually benefit hospitals, pregnancy centers, etc

 

[Tigereye]

This turned out to be harder than I thought. Contacted 2 places in Jersey and 1 in PA. No response. Local Salvation Army was glad to have them. Not a direct link to fisherpersons, but hopefully someone gets them at a good price, I know Sally puts profit to good use.