When Kris got a laptop, we decided to move her old computer out of the back room, donate the monitor to my Mom, and use the extra space for our growing bike collection. Still, after several months, we had the computer desk. Although it was kinda in the way, it was serving a purpose, holding loose paper, some pens, and any overflow items that didn't fit anywhere else. Alas, the room it's in is next on our list to clean in earnest and the desk had to go.
Our car isn't big enough to haul it to Goodwill, and it's in too good of shape to throw out, but it's too cold and snowy to leave out for someone to grab. What do we do? Enter Freecycle.org. On a tip from a co-worker, Freecycle.org lists all the local groups that using message boards to offer items free for the taking. I checked into the local group to see what was offered. Amazingly, things were being snapped up within mere minutes. Like wise, within a half-hour of offering our desk, there was a request to pick it up.
Cheryl's sister had a fire over Thanksgiving and had no insurance. This desk allowed her to use her kitchen table as a kitchen table once again. Within three hours of the original post, the desk was in their minivan on its way to a good home.