Energize and Organize: Monthly Falmouth Community Spotlight - Getting to Know Neighborhood Falmouth

Source:  Neighborhood Falmouth website
Mission Statement
Neighborhood Falmouth Inc. is a community-based membership organization whose mission is to provide information and services that will help members live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible.
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What We Do
One phone call or email from a member to the Neighborhood Falmouth office initiates action to provide services and answer questions. Volunteers provide rides to appointments and for grocery shopping, assist with computers and other electronic devices, help with light household maintenance, and offer additional services.

Visit www.neighborhoodfalmouth.org to learn more about this incredible community organization supporting Seniors in Falmouth!

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Here are some  very useful donating and downsizing tips and recommendations from Neighborhood Falmouth.                 Source:  www.neighborhoodfalmouth.org
Book Donations

• Friends of the Falmouth Public Library accepts books at the main library, lower level, for their semi-annual used book sale. Proceeds benefit the library. Phone: 508-457-2555 ext. 2918​
• The West Falmouth Library holds an annual book sale, usually in the late spring. Go to the library’s bookstall page for dates and types of books being accepted.  Phone: 508-548-4709

Clothing and Household Goods

• Hand in Hand Thrift Shop, Benefits the Falmouth Service Center                                                                       141 Sandwich Road, East Falmouth, Phone: 508-457-0770 ​
• Falmouth Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, Benefits Falmouth Hospital                                                            432 Palmer Avenue, Falmouth Phone: 508-457-7799 ​
• ReStore, Benefits Habitat for Humanity.  Takes donations of furniture, appliances, tools, building materials. Will pick up large or heavy items. 805 Gifford Street Ext, Falmouth, Phone: 508-394-6400 ​
• Waquoit Congregational Church Book Shop and Thrift Store In addition to accepting year-round donations, the church holds a large multi-day “rummage” sale and takes donations of household goods.       15 Parsons Lane, Waquoit, Phone: 508-548-5269 
• St. Vincent de Paul Charities   Proceeds are used to benefit the works of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in giving financial aid to the needy, maintaining the food pantry and helping wherever needed. The following serve the Upper Cape:​
• St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop, Affiliated with St. Anthony’s Parish. The funds are used to provide services to community residents in need. 18 Davisville Road, East Falmouth, Phone: 508.548.1944.​
• Christ the King Parish Thrift Shop, Proceeds are used to benefit the works of Christ the King Parish's St. Vincent de Paul Society in giving financial aid to the needy, maintaining the food pantry and helping wherever needed. 4463 Route 28 Cotuit, Phone: 508 420 0949

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Electronics Disposal 
Once a year the Lawrence School Band & Chorus and Falmouth Band Parents sponsor an Electronics Disposal Day.  The event is held early spring in the Lawrence School Parking Lot, 113 Lakeview Ave, Falmouth. Items accepted include televisions of any size, computers, monitors, stereos, phones, air conditioners, large appliances and more. Disposal cost is $10 per computer component, $20 per television (any size), $20 per large appliance, and $1 for cell phones. Disposal of ink and toner cartridges is free. Data destruction on computers is guaranteed.
 
Eyeglasses
The Falmouth Lions Club collects used eyeglasses to help people around the world who have sight issues. There are drop boxes in several Falmouth locations including the Falmouth Senior Center, Walmart, CVS, Stop & Shop, and Roche Brothers.
 
Fabric
The Woods Hole Library has a fabric and notions sale each year on Superbowl Sunday.  For more information about the sale contact the library at 508-548-8961
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Barnstable County has a regular rotation of hazardous waste events.  There is one annually in Falmouth (late spring), and four per year on the Upper Cape.  The Town of Falmouth website shows current dates and locations. 
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Medical Equipment    

• Falmouth Senior Center accepts clean used medical and assistive devices, except for toilet equipment.  Phone: 508-540-0196​
• Pass It On for Kids provides recycled durable medical equipment and other assistive technology to children with disabilities. Pass It On accepts equipment that is clean and in good repair. The organization will pick-up donated equipment and provide a tax purposes. Phone: 508-477-6966

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Paper Records
Once a year in the spring, Neighborhood Falmouth holds a shredding event at Lawrence School.  Cost is $10 per box, 10 box limit.  Proceeds benefit Neighborhood Falmouth. Phone: 508-564-7543      
 
Prescription Drugs
Unused prescription and over-the counter medications can be disposed of in the Drug Drop-Off Box located in the the lobby of the Falmouth Police Department, 750 Main Street Falmouth, Phone:  774-255-4527
 
Swap Shop
The Swap Shop, located within the town transfer station at 458 Thomas B. Landers Road, lets residents drop off unwanted items and take other items as needed out of the shop. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.  Dump sticker or entrance fee. Phone: 508-457-9353
 
Estate Sales, Yard Sales & Consignments

• Buy Way Boutique takes women and mens clothing. Items must be clean, pressed, and on hangers. The style must be within 2 years of the current fashion industry and in “like-new” condition: No missing buttons, smoke damage, tears, or stains. 47 North Main Street, Falmouth, Phone: 508-540-4884​
• Clean Out the Closet: Local Falmouth business run by Debbie and John Netto. Will help you remove all your unwanted items. Free estimates. Call 508-540-4218 for an appointment. No Website.​
• Home Again services include estate sales, estate liquidation and house clean outs. Services are customized to provide you with several alternatives in selling, donating and disposing of the contents of your home. Home Again works closely with local charities and recyclers. Phone: 508-540-2156​
• Sandwich Auction and Estate Services provides appraisals, consignment auction sales, on-site fixed price estate sales, complete estate liquidation, and charity and benefit auctions. 15 Tupper Rd, Sandwich,       Phone: 508-888-1926​
• Seashell Estate Sales provides a free consultation in your home and handles all the setup and pricing. Phone: 508-237-1198

  
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