Fri, Apr 19UrbanaApr 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – Apr 21, 2024, 5:00 PMUrbana, 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Sat, Apr 20UrbanaApr 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMUrbana, 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Tue, Apr 30UrbanaApr 30, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMUrbana, 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Wed, May 01UrbanaMay 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 12, 2024, 4:30 PMUrbana, 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, USAMay 01, 2024, 12:00 PM – May 12, 2024, 4:30 PMUrbana, 125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801, USAFor the first two weeks of May, we open the classroom across from our main storefront and fill it with thousands of pieces of jewelry for every budget and style. There are also plenty of supplies for the DIY jewelry artist! (And, of course, everything is priced well below traditional retail price)
Come and explore!
Please review our donation guide before bringing items to donate.
HOURS
LOCATION
125 Lincoln Square, Urbana, IL 61801
We are located in the southwest corner of the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana, accessible from the South parking lot.
Questions?
Give us a call during store hours at (217) 352-7878
or leave us a message at donations@the-idea-store.org
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Donate Your Stuff!
What are you donating?
We aren't your average thrift store! Collect your lightly-loved items and pack them into a container you can part with.
Items we love:
☑ Arts and crafts supplies ☑ Yarn & fabric ☑ Jewelry ☑ School supplies ☑ Toys & games ☑ Electronics & media
We currently cannot accept: Binders, Bubble wrap, CD covers, Greeting cards,
Post-It notes, Sea shells, Spiral notebooks
Please make sure your items are free of mold and rust, have not held food or been used for personal care, and are culturally appropriate. Items like clothes, furniture, & appliances would be better appreciated by another local resale outlet.
For more information about what we can accept, see our official donation policy.
How much
do you have?
One container or less
No appointment needed!
Read further.
Up to three boxes or bags
To help us manage the rate that donations come in, please sign up for an appointment below.
If you have more to donate, please make multiple appointments, or give us a call.
Leave it to us!
Donations are only accepted at our outdoor receiving zone, during donation hours. Please come at your scheduled time, if you had to make an appointment.
Pull your car up to our donation drop-off spot, and call the number on the door to let us know you're here. Pop your trunk and our donation staff will take care of the rest!
Thank you for supporting our community through creative reuse!
☒ NO DUMPING ☒ NO DONATIONS IN-STORE
