Best advise I can give is to delegate a room, or a part of the basement/garage for your donated items to be stored while we, as a whole, get caught up and get back to work.
Whether it's a big garage project or finally getting around the basement, it's spring and 'tis the season for cleaning. I, personally, dropped off three large garbage bags of clothes and one box of knick-knacks to my local Goodwill and can now see my closet floor...