Supporting San Diego and Beyond
Our UWF chapter hosts events throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for local organizations and global giving.
Annual August Rummage Sale
Our signature fundraising event! Each August, we take over Linder Hall for a weekend to host a giant thrift sale, with all proceeds going to the many charities we support to help women, children, and youth. The sale always draws a large crowd thanks to the high-quality items that are generously donated by the First Church community. Check our events calendar for the details of our next sale!
Support the Sale: Donate New & Gently-Used Items
See our events calendar for days, times, and details on how to schedule a mid-week donation pick up!
Donation details: Accepted items
We accept most items in good condition or better. Please note the following information:
- Clothing and shoes (women’s, men’s, youth, children and baby clothes) must be free of stains, holes and tears (fashion-ripped jeans okay)
- Socks and swimsuits must be new or excellent condition
- NO underwear, bras, or other intimate wear unless new with tags in original packaging
- Jewelry (any condition), watches, beads
- Books (hard cover, paperback, Bibles); NO magazines, textbooks, instruction manuals, or encyclopedias
- Music and Entertainment (vinyl, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, VHS, musical instruments) in good working condition
- Toys must be working with all parts
- Stuffed animals, dolls, puzzles should have all pieces
- Games should have all pieces and instructions
- Computer games should be less than 5 years old
- Arts & crafts including tools, supplies, yarn (balled, hank, or skein), and fabric; NO large cans of paint
- Sports & exercise equipment, bicycles; NO motorized bikes or used helmets or personal protective gear
- Small appliances in good working condition with all parts and (ideally) instructions
- Electronics if less than 10 years old and in good working condition; NO cell phones, tablets, or computers
- Tools, tool storage, power equipment in good working with all parts and pieces; instructions are strongly preferred
- Linens (tablecloths, towels, sheets, blankets, etc.) should free of stains, holes and tears
- Household goods & gadgets (dishes, serving ware, cookware, utensils, kitchen gadgets, home décor,) should be useable with no cracks or chips, dents or peeling Teflon; candles should have unused wicks
- Holiday decorations, lights, holiday-themed items in good condition
- Garden tools, decorations, planters; NO soil or live plants (unopened seed packets for the current year okay)
- Furniture
- Small/medium sized (coffee tables, side tables, card tables, shelf units, lamps, dressers, office chairs, desks) in good condition, free of stains and tears
- Beds, sofas, large desks, tables, and other large furniture must be pre-approved in advance by the Rummage Sale Committee and delivery or pick-up will be coordinate; NO mattresses
- Pet dishes, carriers, beds, toys in good condition; NO food, medications, litter or cage filler
We do NOT accept food or medications (human or pet), hygiene or health products unless unopened and pre-approved by the Rummage Sale Committee.
For questions or to arrange pick-up or mid-week drop-off, or to volunteer please email
We appreciate gently used items that can be sold to fund our mission to support women, children, and youth. Donations are typically accepted late June through early August.
