One place in Louisville, Kentucky, takes only shoes and turns them into clean drinking water overseas, which sounds impossible until you read how. Habitat for Humanity Louisville ReStore, at 4044 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, accepts furniture, appliances, and building materials you no longer need. At 228 East New Circle Road, Lexington, this thrift store accepts clothing, furniture, electronics, and household items. Emergency assistance, food, and shelter all get funded through thrift store revenue. Goodwill Store & Donation Center, OwensboroOwensboro’s Goodwill location keeps the mission rolling on the western side of the state.