Our 50+ donations help doctors, nurses, caretakers, front line workers, educators, students and patients battling a chronic illness and/or those at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Please take up community collections, and CLEAR OUT YOUR STASH, TO DONATE THE FOLLOWING for the continued success of the Charity Factory & Free Acamedy:

100% Cotton– especially fun, child-approved, licensed or ‘happy’ colors and prints

Polyester – solids or happy prints including sheets and fabric placemats!

Minky – especially tactile raised bumps

Flannel, Fleece and White/Cream Felt – especially in happy prints; upcycle sheets/blankets!

Knits (single or two direction stretch) or Spandex/Lycra

Upholstery, Curtain, Home Décor, Denim, Canvas, Duck Cloth‍ ‍

Nylon teeth Zippers – 12” or longer

Poly-filling Stuffing‍ ‍

100% Cotton Batting (like Warm and Natural)

Crinkle washable Phonic Sheets‍ ‍

Sew-in Velcro (not stick-on)

Baby Bees Cotton Yarn (Medium Worsted)

1/4" AND 1” Ribbon in grosgrain or satin

1/4" Elastic‍ ‍

Scotch Heat Lamination Sheets‍ ‍

Buttons 2” or larger

Plastic Rings (1”) or Empty Thread Spools‍ ‍

Overstock Store — Donated materials not used in production or classrooms, sold at great prices. 

Our Overstock Store offers sewing machines, sergers, fabric, notions, supplies, machine embroidery designs, patterns, books, and more — all at great prices. Stock changes frequently, so stop by often.

We welcome donations of working sewing machines, fabric, thread, buttons, trims, lace, zippers, embroidery supplies, knitting and crocheting supplies, yarn, needlework materials, patterns, and other sewing accessories. Please note: sewing machines must be in good working condition.

All proceeds support Mending Souls instructional programs and production.

Thank goodness for the community angels who have been able to keep our lights on over the years! Please know our deepest love goes out to those who ensure the Charity Factory and Free Academy carries on for future generations! Pass around the collection plate and please take advantage of tax deductible Fed EIN 83-336-5818 and the AZ Qualified Charitable Organization Tax Credits on Form 321, Code 22361. See your tax advisor to explain if you pay AZ state taxes, you may be given a dollar-for-dollar credit taken off your tax liability up to certain amounts! If you would like to be a Sponsor for the fullfillment of Wish List Order Forms, please Contact Us!