Community Recommendations
Organization Pending is proud to highlight LGBTQIA+ -owned and affirming businesses and resources.
Check out Community Recommendations for:
Decluttering and
Donation
Disposal
Franklin County, OH
Franklin County, OH
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Check here for local recycling and donation options before disposing.
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Bulk paper shredding.
Upper Arlington Public Library
The main branch has a drop-off box from the Scouts for proper disposal of American flags.
Junk Removal
If you can place items at the curb, the city is able to take some bulk items.
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Recycle
Recycle electronics.
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Styrofoam recycling.
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Metal recycling.
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Donate shoes for recycling, earn rewards.
Recycle old phones, tablets and more for cash. Broken and unpowered devices accepted.
Check your local grocery store for plastic bag recycling.
Giant Eagle also offers recycling for expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medication, and pet medication near the pharmacy.
Sell books, movies, music, board games, game consoles and more, and they'll donate items they can't use!
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Recycle clothing in any condition for a coupon off your next purchase.
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Underwear, bra and sock recycling.
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Underwear, bra, sock and tights recycling, including all genders and ages.
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Eyeglasses and hearing aid recycling.
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Recycle gently used apparel and footwear for rewards.
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Recycle flexible plastic pet food and treat bags.
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Recycling for tech, printer cartridges, batteries, writing tools, and more.​
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Franklin County, OH
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Annual car seat trade-in program.
Donate
Donate new and gently used baby clothes size 0-18 months, and other baby essentials.
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Buy Nothing Upper Arlington, OH
List items free for local pickup in this private Facebook group.
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Take a look at their list for organizations supporting children and families in need year-round.
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Donate household goods and necessities in these community boxes.
List items free for local pickup.
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Donate bikes, parts, accessories and old t-shirts for rags.
Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
Donate household furniture.
Check out this post from AmeriSleep for more mattress donation options.
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Donate building materials, appliances, furniture and more, supporting families in building and improving homes.
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Mail in LEGO®, DUPLO® and Technic™ Bricks and Elements with their free shipping label.
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Donate books in these community boxes.
Thrift store providing free HIV testing and supports AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
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Pay It Forward (P.I.F.) Columbus
List items free for local pickup in this private Facebook group.
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Donate clothing in any shape.​
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Purple Heart Service Foundation
Donate clothing, household goods and vehicles to support Purple Heart recipients and honorably discharged veterans and their families.
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Westside Free Store Ministries
Donate gently used clothing, shoes, small household goods, gently used children's books and toys, and unused hygiene items.
Renew
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Sell a few items or have an estate sale with full service solutions. ​
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Digitize photos, home movies, audio and more, or create custom keepsakes.
Moving Professionals
and Resources
Realtors
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- Champion Ohio Team, Keller Williams Consultants Realty
Ask for Meridian Mayer!
As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ and Black communities, I look forward to helping people achieve their real estate goals, create generational wealth, and champion home ownership. Consider me your "homeownership hype guy" - real estate can work for you and I'm here to help make that happen!"
Meyer & Dial of Cutler Real Estate
Ask for Stephen Dial!
Ask for Samuel Mathoslah!
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Home Inspectors
Ask for Pat McGuinness!
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Ask for Joe Deafenbaugh!
Mortgage Lender
Ask for Josie George!
Moving and Packing
Rivera's Moving and Landscaping
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Need a new Organizer after your move?
Auburn, AL
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Clutter Free Cleaning and Organizing
Toledo, Ohio
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Indianapolis, Indiana
ADHD specialist, offers virtual services.
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Southwest Washington and Portland Metro​
Cincinnati, Ohio
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San Marcos, Texas
Annapolis, Maryland
Dayton, Ohio
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Odessa, Florida
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Family Life and
Local Community
Family Events
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Organization Pending's Newsroom
What Should We Do Today Columbus
Upper Arlington Public Library
Check out your local library for all-ages free events! Take a look around the main branch for unique and collectible gifts in the display cases year-round.
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Books About Organizing for Kids
written: Vickie Dellaquila,
illustrated: Kristina Pursell Sacco
written: Coby Greif,
illustrated: Haley Moss
Local Resources
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Sign up for emergency, severe weather, and Buckeye Alerts.
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Tool-lending Library.
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Download in the app store to report issues such as potholes and broken streetlights around the city.
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Text UAAlerts to 888-777 for Upper Arlington emergency alerts.
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Resources for the Home
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Asbestos information and resources.
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News and asbestos information.
Professional Services
For the Home
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Handyman specializing in tile, trim work, and custom projects.​
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Lawn care, grounds maintenance, and landscaping using sustainable practices and 100% renewable energy.​
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Interior plant design, repotting & watering services.
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Outdoor potted plant design.
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Rivera's Moving and Landscaping
Landscaping, painting and handypeople.
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House cleaning.
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Residential, commercial and construction cleaning.
Photographers
Weddings and Engagements
Family photography for discerning, easy-going people. Devon strives to create collections of candid, compelling imagery that will preserve and honor the simple yet meaningful moments of life, bringing focus to the human condition.
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Artist
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Website Design
Health and Wellness
ACSM certified Personal Trainer with services for youth and adults, LGBTQAI+ and Black owned business, focusing on self improvement for both physical and mental health.
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Automobile Services
Women-owned and operated.
Mobile service--tell them we sent you!
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Flowers
Arrangements, bouquets, and wedding services.
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Pet Boarding/Grooming
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Travel
Decluttering
Classes and summer camps focusing on self-confidence, creativity, and sustainability through fashion.
"Our vision is for everyone to experience Columbus as an authentic global fashion capital, a place where people of all ages, styles and backgrounds are empowered and applauded for being themselves."
*free donation pick up of select items available with Organization Pending's in-person services
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Digitize photos, home movies, audio and more, or create custom keepsakes.
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Clothing
Screen printed clothing, centered around employing adults with autism. Check out "shop open collections" for their Upper Arlington spirit wear!
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Pride collections supporting LGBTQ+ organizations.
Around Town
Restaurants and Food
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Local foods, gardening and homesteading supplies and equipment.
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Gluten-free bakery.
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Coffee food truck.
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Bakery.
Bakery featuring OSU branded products.
Vegan and organic bakery.
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Drag queen baker offering workshops, decorated sugar cookies, signature cookies and mini cakes for order.
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100% vegan plant-based butcher.
Comics and Gaming
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Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy®
For the Home
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Homesteading and city farming goods, services and information, gardening supplies and local foods.
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Vintage home décor, furniture, and clothing.
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Luxury home décor, furniture, and interior design services.
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Houseplants, planters, design services and more.
LGBTQIA+ Resources
and Community
Health
Whole person healthcare.
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Find LGBTQIA+ friendly healthcare.
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Services and resources for transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary people.
Resource Centers
The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)
Providing comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support.
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Offering virtual and in person groups and support for ages 12-20, and events for specific age groups and caregivers.
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Resources and events for adults.
Social and Community Groups
Ace and Aro Alliance of Central Ohio
Black Queer & Intersectional Collective
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Columbus Lesbian and Gay Softball Association (CLGSA)
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Ohio's only pro ultimate team.
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Pageantry performance ensemble.
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Not Ready for Prime Time (NRFPT) Bowling League
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Physical archive and online directory of media created by and about bi, pan, and m-spec (multiple-attraction spectrum) people.
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Ohio LGBTQ+ News
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The City of Columbus: LGBTQ Pride
Resources, Health Initiative information, and cultural competency training.
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Free legal clinic for low income LGBTQ+ clients. Legal news and opportunities to add your political voice.
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Worldwide queer-owned business map and online community hub.
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Find LGBTQIA+ -owned and affirming businesses and professionals near you.
Have a Columbus, OH local business or professional to add to the list?