Donate Your House HVD LP • Second Chance, Inc

SERVING THE ENTIRE EAST COAST

All materials and people deserve a second chance.

Whether you’re planning a whole-house deconstruction or simply clearing out quality items, Second Chance, Inc. can turn your donation into both impact and savings. Our specialists will estimate your potential six-figure tax deduction, guide the process, and show how giving materials—and people—a second chance also reduces landfill waste.

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We're your deconstruction specialists.

Second Chance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides people, materials and the environment with a second chance. Serving the entire East Coast, we deconstruct buildings and homes, salvage usable materials, and make those and other donated items available to the public for reuse at our more than 450,000 square foot retail center. With the revenue generated, we provide job training and workforce development for those with various employment obstacles in the Baltimore region.

Renovating? Let Second Chance deconstruct your home.

When a building has reached the end of its life, that doesn’t mean its parts have to. Many older structures, whether in bustling urban centers or quiet rural areas, contain unique, valuable elements that can be salvaged and repurposed through a process called deconstruction. Unlike traditional demolition, deconstruction involves carefully dismantling buildings to recover architectural and structural components for reuse. This approach gives quality materials, both common and historical, a new purpose, preserving their value and reducing waste.

Expert, Strategic Dismantling

A skilled crew begins taking apart the structure in a controlled, step-by-step sequence. They remove materials carefully to preserve their quality and utility. Elements too large to stay intact, like beams and flooring, are removed piece by piece, cleaned, and reprocessed.

Reclaimed and Renewed

Once materials like flooring, lumber, and fixtures are removed, they are cleaned, de-nailed, and processed into sellable lengths. Each item is prepared for resale at our retail center or for donation to projects in need.

On average, deconstruction reclaims up to 70% of materials, significantly reducing environmental impact.

Our Aim Is In Our Name

Second Chance works with Baltimore residents facing employment challenges—those who have been displaced, unemployed, or are returning to the workforce after significant life events.

With this practical experience, they gain more than a paycheck—they build confidence, gain purpose, and find the means to provide for their families.

Deconstructing your house with Second Chance could carry a tax benefit for you.

One of the advantages of donating a structure to Second Chance is the potential for tax benefits. When you donate your house, you may be eligible to receive a charitable tax deduction based on the value of the materials salvaged. Often, donors have seen tax savings ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 or even more. In fact, many of our donors see an average tax savings in excess of $100,000.

Second Chance will provide you with the documentation needed to claim these deductions, and our team can guide you on what to expect in terms of savings. Consult with a tax professional to explore how donating your building can maximize your tax benefits. For property owners, architects, and developers looking to make a difference, donating a structure is a meaningful way to support a nonprofit while realizing financial benefits.

We accept donations as big as a house and as small as a side table.

At Second Chance, we believe in the incredible power of repurposing and reusing. We’re thrilled to accept a wide variety of items—everything from furniture and building materials to “oddities” and historic relics—and transform them into life-changing opportunities for people who need a second chance in the workforce. When you donate your furniture, appliances, household goods, architectural salvage or other gently-used goods to Second Chance, you’re fueling a mission that extends far beyond the transaction of goods.

We believe in the transformative power of sustainable employment.

Our Workforce Development program is a cornerstone of our mission, providing rigorous hands-on training that equips participants with the skills, values, and habits needed for long-term, stable employment. By integrating technical expertise with personal growth, we help individuals achieve not only a job but a career that inspires dignity and hope. Your donation directly supports our mission to rebuild lives, repurpose materials, and renew hope.

You can give a Second Chance to materials, people and the environment.

Whether it’s a second chance for salvaged materials finding new life in architectural wonders or a second chance in someone’s journey through our job training program, we’re committed to giving everything and everyone a second chance. By rescuing valuable goods and offering them to the community, we help create new opportunities for growth, renewal, and transformation. Your donation of a house to deconstruct would be an incredible impact to those who we serve.

Join us in building a brighter future—one Second Chance at a time.