Kindness Handed On
Our story

Started with one closet.

William Xu, Founder & President

After his grandfather passed away, William Xu and his father sorted through the clothes his grandfather left behind, many of them never worn. Facing dozens of bags of clothing, they did not know at first where to take them. William spent a lot of time searching online before he found organizations that would accept the donations.

The experience made him think: other people might also be willing to give away clothes they no longer need, but put it off because they don't know where to take them, or don't have time to find a place and drop them off.

So he founded Kindness Handed On, to make giving easier through a simple online request and home pickup, and to pass on the kindness people are willing to share.

Kindness Handed On is setting up fiscal sponsorship through Hack Club HCB so that money donations can be tax-deductible. Until then, it accepts clothing only.

How it works

Three simple steps.

01

Tell us what you have

Fill in the short pickup form with your ZIP code, how many bags you have and roughly what is inside.

02

We confirm a pickup

We reply by email within two days to set a Saturday pickup window that works for you.

03

We sort and deliver

Volunteers check every item, sort it by size and season, and pass it on to people who need it. We never sell donations.

Pickup area: Jericho, Syosset and nearby towns within about 10 miles of Jericho, three bags or more per pickup. Fewer than three bags? Drop-off points are coming soon.

What we accept

Clothes you no longer need. Kindness someone else needs.

Everything should be clean, in good condition and ready to wear today. Please wash and dry items, fold them into bags or boxes, and keep shoes paired.

Especially welcome this winter

Warm coats and jackets · hats, scarves and gloves · sweatpants and hoodies · plus sizes and tall sizes

Yes We accept

  • Clean shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and hoodies
  • Jeans, sweatpants, leggings and shorts
  • Coats, jackets, hats, scarves and gloves
  • Shoes and sneakers in pairs, soles intact
  • New, packaged socks and underwear only
  • Children's and baby clothing, all sizes

No Please don't send

  • Anything stained, torn, pilled or with broken zippers
  • Used socks, underwear or swimwear
  • Formal gowns, suits and costumes
  • Bedding, towels, toys or household items
  • Single shoes or shoes with worn-through soles
  • Wet or musty items
Where your donation goes

Every bag goes to people who need it.

Kindness Handed On passes clothing on to organizations that serve people in need on Long Island, including:

The Salvation Army

Serving individuals and families in need across Long Island.

United War Veterans Council

Clothing donations help fund services for veterans in the New York area.

Long Island shelters

For people staying in emergency and family shelters.

Hospital discharge closets

For patients leaving the hospital without a change of clothes.

…and other local charities that give clothing to people who need it.

Latest updates

What's happening.

    Get involved

    Help pass it on.

    Volunteer

    Students and adults can help sort, pack and deliver donations on weekends.

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    Host a collection bin

    Have a spot at a school, library or place of worship? A marked bin there makes giving easy for neighbors.

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    Organize a drive

    Run a clothing drive with your class, team or neighbors. Tell us your plan and we will help you get started.

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    Support with a gift

    Money donations will open once fiscal sponsorship is approved, so gifts can be tax-deductible. Leave your email and we will let you know.

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