MONROE — Eat healthy, lose weight and get organized often top the list of resolutions for the start of a new year, and chances are the third one is the easiest to achieve.

There are a variety of ways to get organized. Start by sorting items into three piles — keep, toss and donate.

You’ll find most things you’ll keep will have a sentimental value. Things you can toss are items you haven’t used in quite a while or can get along without. One of the best ways to declutter your humble abode and help others is to donate.

Start with a friend or family member you think might be interested in the items you no longer need.

Another option is to donate to a local group, charity or organization. There are a variety of places in Monroe willing to accept those unwanted goods and you’re supporting the community.

Here are some locations currently accepting donations and a list of what each organization will accept.

212 Smith St.

734-242-8136

Items: Gently used clothing, coats, shoes, purses, toys, books, housewares, home accessories, furniture

Contact store for donation information

255 N. Telegraph Road

734-457-3447

Items: Gently used clothing, coats, shoes, purses, toys, books, housewares, home accessories, furniture

Donations dropped off at the side of the building: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday

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123 W. First St.

734-243-6550

Items: Newborn clothing and toddler clothing, car seats, pack-and-plays

924 E. Second St.

734-244-5444

Items: New and gently used spring and summer clothing, furniture and housewares

Donations accepted from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Philadelphia House

218 Washington St.

734-242-4266

Items: New and gently used men’s clothing and personal care items

Donations accepted from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday

840 LaPlaisance Road

734-243-1108

Accepting: Furniture, appliances, cabinets, lighting fixtures, tools

Donations accepted from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday

14930 LaPlaisance Road, Ste. 106

734-244-5123

Accepting: New and gently used maternity clothing

Donations can be dropped off 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Family Counseling & Shelter Services

119 S. Monroe St.

734-384-3117

Accepting: New and gently used clothing, coats, shoes, purses, jewelry, housewares, home accessories and decor, kitchen items, small appliances, toys, books. Currently, the shop has a modest inventory of children’s clothing and could use donations ranging in size from infant to teen.

Donations accepted: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday

— Contact reporter Lisa Vidaurri-Bowling at lvidaurribowling@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Resolved to get organized? Declutter and donate