Your donations make a difference
Orphans Treasure Box sells thousands of donated books to support orphans and the families who adopt them.
Moving? Going digital? Cleaning out the basement? Turn your trash into treasure.
We Accept:
- Books
- Audio CDs and books on CD
- DVDs & Blu-Ray Discs
- Educational (Homeschool) Games & Teaching Tools
We Do Not Accept:
- Books with heavy wear, water damage, missing pages or covers, mold/mildew, or strong odors.
- Loose CDs, DVDs, etc. without cases
- Encyclopedias
- VHS or cassette tapes
- Church cookbooks
- Pornography/Graphic Sexually Explicit Materials
- Satanic Materials
Drop-Off Location:
Books can dropped off in our shed behind the building any time.
826 Pioneer Street
Champaign, IL 6182o
FAQ
What happens to my books when I donate them?
After being sorted by volunteers, your books will be sold in our online store or donated to food banks, prisons, literacy programs, and more. The net profits from book sales used to further our mission of empowering women through employment and investing in orphan care, family preservation, holistic health, and education equity.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Yes, Orphans Treasure Box is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. If you donate books to Orphans Treasure Box, tax law allows you to deduct the fair market value. If you would like to deduct your donated items, please let us know. Be sure to include your name and address so a receipt can be issued to you.