I've donated several items of furniture and household items to the local victim/witness unit for DV victims who are moving into a new place--I know those items were appreciated and put to good use!
Oh, and when I left my first husband (the kids stayed with him) I only took items he didn't need or were duplicates. I found a nice bedroom set at a furniture consignment place, hit yard sales, asked friends for extras, etc. I think the only NEW item I bought was a sofa, plus sheets/bath linens.
LOL, he and I actually DID have an amicable divorce we were able to negotiate ourselves, and I always tell people the only disagreement we had was over the Ninendo--I wanted him to take it and he wanted ME to take it. I still have the Mario Brothers in my head at times...